Joann Speairs, Cpa
About Joann Speairs, Cpa
Joann Speairs is a Surgical/Cataract Key Account Manager at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. She has held various roles at companies such as KPMG, Alcon, Novartis, and Shire, focusing on sales, auditing, and account management.
Work at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals
Joann Speairs serves as the Surgical/Cataract Key Account Manager at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the management of key accounts within the surgical and cataract segments. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry to drive business growth and enhance patient-centric solutions.
Previous Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Joann Speairs has a substantial background in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked in various roles that include Senior Medical Sales Representative at Alcon from 2004 to 2016, and Executive Sales Specialist at Shire from 2016 to 2019. She also briefly worked as a Senior Sales Specialist in Eye Care at Novartis in 2019. Her experience spans over two decades, focusing on sales and account management in eye care.
Accounting Background and Early Career
Joann Speairs began her career in accounting, working as a Supervising Senior Accountant at KPMG US from 1993 to 1996. She later transitioned to the pharmaceutical sector, where she applied her financial expertise. Her educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas Wesleyan University, which she completed from 1989 to 1993.
Skills and Expertise
Joann Speairs possesses a range of skills pertinent to the pharmaceutical industry, including contract negotiation and experience with the 'buy and bill' process. She has expertise in managing multiple product lines and disease states, leveraging her finance background for cost-effective decision-making. Her experience includes operating room selling and involvement in product recalls and new medication launches.
Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals
Throughout her career, Joann Speairs has worked closely with a diverse array of healthcare professionals, including MDs, DOs, ODs, RNs, pharmacists, hospital directors, and ASC directors. This collaboration has enabled her to understand the needs of various stakeholders and to effectively drive patient-centric solutions in her roles.