Derrick Lu
About Derrick Lu
Derrick Lu is a Business Development Associate in the pharmaceutical sector at Doximity, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Case Western Reserve University and has experience in sales operations and market research.
Work at Doximity
Derrick Lu has been employed at Doximity as a Business Development Associate in the Pharma division since 2018. In this role, he contributes to business development by optimizing strategies and providing innovative ideas. He plays a key role in drafting and approving contracts and amendments, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Derrick also engages in general Salesforce administration, enhancing the platform for improved sales operations. His responsibilities include providing operational support to sales representatives, which enhances their efficiency and effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Derrick Lu earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Case Western Reserve University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. Prior to his university education, he attended Los Altos High School from 2010 to 2014. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in finance, which he applies in his current role in business development. Derrick utilizes SQL in Redash to extract and analyze customer data, providing valuable business insights.
Background
Derrick Lu has a diverse background in business development and market research. He completed internships at various organizations, including HSBC, where he worked in Global Banking and Markets for two months in 2016. He also interned at Fore Research & Management, LP in 2015, focusing on market research and investor relations. Additionally, he gained experience as a Sales and Marketing Intern at hireEZ (formerly Hiretual) in 2016. His internships provided him with practical experience in sales tracking, reporting, and customer data analysis.
Achievements
During his tenure at Doximity, Derrick Lu has been responsible for closing and recording all successful deals in Salesforce, which contributes to the company's sales tracking and reporting. His role in optimizing strategies and assisting with innovative ideas has furthered the business development efforts within the Pharma division. Derrick's operational support to sales representatives has also played a significant role in enhancing their overall effectiveness.