Amy Benincasa
About Amy Benincasa
Amy Benincasa is a Territory Sales Manager with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently working at Neurelis, Inc. She has a background in psychology and has successfully launched three pharmaceutical products while managing key accounts in major Chicago hospitals.
Current Role at Neurelis
Amy Benincasa serves as a Territory Sales Manager at Neurelis, Inc. since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing sales strategies and relationships within the neurology sector. Her focus includes working with key accounts and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Prior to her current position, Amy Benincasa worked at Eli Lilly and Company as a Territory Sales Manager in the Neuroscience Division from 2006 to 2013. She then transitioned to Takeda Pharmaceuticals, where she held the position of Territory Sales Manager in the Elite Division from 2013 to 2018. During her time in these roles, she gained extensive experience in launching pharmaceutical products across various specialty portfolios.
Educational Background
Amy Benincasa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Denison University, which she completed from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Social Psychology from Ball State University. Her academic background supports her approach to sales and relationship management in the pharmaceutical industry.
Human Resources Experience
Before her career in sales, Amy Benincasa worked as a Human Resources Associate at Saks Fifth Avenue for 11 months in 2005 to 2006. This experience provided her with foundational skills in employee relations and organizational dynamics, which she has applied in her subsequent roles.
Key Account Management
In her current role at Neurelis, Amy Benincasa manages key neurology accounts at major hospitals in Chicago, including Northwestern, Lurie Children's, Rush, UIC, and the University of Chicago. Her responsibilities involve building relationships with healthcare providers and ensuring that the needs of these accounts are met effectively.