Robin Chandler
About Robin Chandler
Robin Chandler is an Executive Cell Therapy Account Specialist at Kite Pharma, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in specialty sales and cell therapies. She has a strong educational background in Business Management and Marketing from the University of Southern Mississippi and has worked with notable companies such as Gilead Sciences and Abbott.
Work at Kite Pharma
Robin Chandler has served as an Executive Cell Therapy Account Specialist at Kite Pharma since 2020. In this role, she focuses on promoting CAR-T therapies, specifically Yescarta and Tecartus, for patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) and Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Her responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient access to these innovative therapies. Chandler's expertise in cell therapy and her extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry contribute to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Gilead Sciences
Chandler worked at Gilead Sciences as an Executive Territory Specialist from 2008 to 2020, spanning a total of nine years. During her tenure, she operated in the Orlando area and the East Coast of Florida. Her role involved driving sales and exceeding goals, which contributed to the company's profitability. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in specialty sales and deepened her understanding of the healthcare market.
Education and Expertise
Robin Chandler earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Management and Marketing from the University of Southern Mississippi, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. This educational background has equipped her with essential skills in business operations and marketing strategies, which she has applied throughout her career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Her knowledge extends to infectious diseases, pulmonary/cardiopulmonary diseases, and inflammation.
Career at Abbott and TAP Pharmaceuticals
Before her time at Gilead Sciences, Chandler worked at Abbott as a Senior Territory Manager from 2002 to 2008, covering regions including Orlando, Charlotte, and Pensacola. Additionally, she was a Senior Sales Representative at TAP Pharmaceuticals from 1997 to 2002 in the Pensacola area. These roles helped her develop significant skills in building partnerships with healthcare providers and understanding the dynamics of the pharmaceutical market.
Proven Track Record in Sales
Chandler has a proven track record of exceeding sales goals and driving company profits as a Specialty Sales Professional. Her ability to work effectively with doctors and hospital staff has been instrumental in her success. This experience highlights her commitment to enhancing patient care through effective sales strategies and collaboration within the healthcare system.