Jean Claude Gerard
About Jean Claude Gerard
Jean Claude Gerard serves as the Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations EMEA at HTG Molecular Diagnostics, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales and commercial operations within the life sciences sector, having previously worked at Agilent Technologies and Illumina.
Work at HTG Molecular Diagnostics
Jean Claude Gerard has been serving as the Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for EMEA at HTG Molecular Diagnostics since 2019. In this role, he oversees commercial strategies and operations across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His leadership contributes to the company's growth and market presence in the diagnostics sector. Prior to this position, he held the role of Vice President of Commercial Operations for Europe at HTG Molecular Diagnostics since 2015, where he focused on expanding the company's reach and enhancing customer engagement.
Previous Experience at Agilent Technologies
Before joining HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Jean Claude Gerard worked at Agilent Technologies as the Senior Director of Sales and Field Operations for Genomics in EMEA and India from 2012 to 2015. During his tenure, he was responsible for driving sales strategies and managing field operations within the genomics division, contributing to the company's objectives in the region.
Career at Illumina
Jean Claude Gerard's career includes significant experience at Illumina, where he held multiple roles from 2007 to 2012. He started as the Regional Sales Manager for Southern Europe and later advanced to the position of EMEA Sales Director. His responsibilities included managing sales teams and developing strategies to enhance market penetration in the genomics field across Europe.
Background in Sales Management
Prior to his roles at Illumina, Jean Claude Gerard worked at Ventana Medical Systems as a Sales Manager from 2000 to 2007. He managed sales operations in the EMEA region, focusing on building relationships with clients and driving sales growth. His early career also includes a position as Key Account Manager at ABI for one year, where he developed key client relationships.
Education and Expertise
Jean Claude Gerard studied at Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) from 1989 to 1993, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his career in sales and commercial operations. His educational background, combined with extensive experience in the diagnostics and genomics industries, equips him with the expertise to lead commercial initiatives effectively.