Michelle Bridges
About Michelle Bridges
Michelle Bridges is a Senior Business Director at Secura Bio, Inc., with extensive experience in sales and business development in the pharmaceutical industry. She has held various managerial roles at companies such as Sanofi, Novartis, and TerSera Therapeutics, contributing significantly to revenue growth and market access strategies.
Current Role at Secura Bio
Michelle Bridges serves as the Senior Business Director at Secura Bio, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing business strategies and initiatives that drive growth and enhance market access for the company's oncology products. Her leadership contributes to the overall business objectives of Secura Bio.
Previous Experience in Oncology Sales
Prior to her current position, Michelle Bridges held various roles in oncology sales. She worked at TerSera Therapeutics as Area Sales Director for the West Region from 2020 to 2021. Before that, she spent seven years at Novartis as Area Sales Manager for Hematology in Northern California and North LA, where she contributed to significant revenue growth.
Sales Management and Strategy Development
Throughout her career, Michelle has focused on sales management and strategy development. At Mount Carmel Health System/Acadia Healthcare, she served as Director of Business Development and Strategy from 2019 to 2020, where she developed business plans to enhance market access for products. She has also successfully managed sales effectiveness through collaboration with sales teams.
Education and Academic Background
Michelle Bridges holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Franklin University, where she studied Communication and Marketing from 2001 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Bowling Green State University, completing her studies from 1990 to 1994.
Career Progression and Key Roles
Michelle's career includes significant roles at major pharmaceutical companies. She worked at Sanofi as Area Sales Manager in two different periods, managing regions in the Midwest and Northern California. Additionally, she served as Regional Oncology Sales Training Manager at Hoechst Marion Roussel Inc. from 2003 to 2005, where she focused on training and development in oncology sales.