Tara Thorlakson
About Tara Thorlakson
Tara Thorlakson is the Regional Business Leader for the Immunology Division in Southern California and Arizona at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Tara Thorlakson is currently serving as the Regional Business Leader for the Immunology Division in Southern California and Arizona at Bristol Myers Squibb. She operates out of California, United States, where her role involves overseeing business operations and leading regional immunology initiatives.
Former Roles at Sage Therapeutics
From 2018 to 2020, Tara Thorlakson worked at Sage Therapeutics as a Key Account Manager. Her territory included Central California and Northern Los Angeles. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing key client relationships and account management to support Sage Therapeutics' objectives in the region.
Previous Position at Kedrion Biopharma
Tara Thorlakson served as a Territory Account Manager at Kedrion Biopharma from 2014 to 2018. Her responsibilities covered Northern California and Nevada, where she focused on driving sales and managing accounts within her designated territory.
Educational Background
Tara Thorlakson holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a focus on Cell Biology and Anatomy from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She completed her high school education at Marian High School in Omaha, Nebraska, where she focused on Physical Sciences.
Career History and Experience
Tara Thorlakson boasts over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Her extensive career includes roles such as Account Manager at Option Care Health, Sales Consultant at Novartis, and Clinical Outreach Coordinator at Manse on Marsh, among others. She has worked in numerous regions including Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Central and Southern California, and Nevada. Her career spans various managerial and leadership roles, underpinned by a strong background in sales, account management, and clinical outreach.