Brian Jenkins
About Brian Jenkins
Brian Jenkins serves as the Director of Payer Sales at Cohere Health, focusing on aligning the interests of patients, physicians, and health plans to enhance healthcare outcomes. He has extensive experience in sales and account management across various healthcare organizations.
Work at Cohere Health
Brian Jenkins serves as the Director of Payer Sales at Cohere Health, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on aligning the interests of patients, physicians, and health plans to enhance healthcare outcomes. He is dedicated to transforming the prior authorization process into a supportive experience rather than a barrier. His strategic approach aims to address the utilization management needs of health plans effectively.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to his current role, Brian Jenkins held several positions in sales leadership across various organizations. He was the Vice President of Sales at ClaimLogiq from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to the company's growth in the Greater Indianapolis area. His experience also includes serving as an Enterprise Account Executive at Experian for seven years, covering multiple states, and holding roles at Taxware, Equian, and Optum, where he focused on solution sales and account management.
Education and Expertise
Brian Jenkins earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University Daniels School of Business, where he studied Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 1997 to 2001. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales and strategic account management within the healthcare sector.
Career Background
Brian Jenkins has a diverse career in sales and account management, starting as a Benefits Examiner at Principal Financial Group from 2001 to 2005. He then progressed through various roles, including Key Account Manager and Strategic Accounts Director at Equian, where he worked for four years. His career reflects a consistent focus on improving healthcare processes and outcomes through strategic sales initiatives.