Chris Murphy
About Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy serves as the Regional Director at Kite Pharma, where he has led various initiatives and received multiple awards for his contributions. He has extensive experience in oncology sales and has demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout his career.
Work at Kite Pharma
Chris Murphy has served as Regional Director at Kite Pharma since 2017. In this role, he has led various initiatives, including the creation of Virtual Lunches in 2020 and the Community Portal access initiative in 2019. His leadership contributed to the company's success in driving enrollments and improving team performance. Murphy's efforts were recognized with the 2021 Key Contributor Award and the Essence Award, which was voted on by national peers.
Current Role at Gilead Sciences
Chris Murphy has been working at Gilead Sciences as West Region Director for Oncology Sales since 2007. Over his 17-year tenure, he has demonstrated a strong ability to lead teams, turning around a low-performing team to achieve the #1 ranking in the country within six months in 2017. His leadership has consistently driven growth in Zydelig sales, leading the country in both 2018 and 2019.
Education and Expertise
Chris Murphy studied at the University of Arizona, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree since 2007. He also attended Grand Canyon University for one year, focusing on Kinesiology and Exercise Science. His educational background supports his expertise in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly in oncology sales and team leadership.
Achievements in Sales and Team Development
Throughout his career, Chris Murphy has achieved notable recognition for his contributions to sales and team development. He received an Exceptional rating in 2019 for driving the most enrollments with the fewest centers in the country. Additionally, he has been the leading Senior Regional Director in promotions and career development of current employees over the past eight years. His team had the largest representation at Presidents Club in both 2018 and 2019.
Collaboration and Team Performance
Chris Murphy collaborated with the RAD team to achieve a #1 ranking at 163% in 2019. His leadership has fostered a positive team culture, as evidenced by rewarding feedback from team-blinded 360 reviews. He also developed a training preceptorship for the new Cell Therapy division, which was attended by half the country, further demonstrating his commitment to team performance and development.