Patty Hayward
About Patty Hayward
Patty Hayward is the GM of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Talkdesk, with extensive experience in sales, strategy, and management within the healthcare sector.
Title
Patty Hayward currently holds the position of General Manager (GM) of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Talkdesk. Her role involves overseeing strategic development and operational execution within the healthcare sector.
Professional Background
Patty Hayward has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, having worked in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. At Talkdesk, she previously served as Vice President, Strategy Healthcare and Life Sciences for a year and handled Healthcare Strategy for Provider and Payer Market the year before. Her earlier roles include serving as National Vice President at McKesson from 2018 to 2020 and Vice President of Sales for Health Systems from 2016 to 2018.
Past Employment at McKesson
Patty spent significant time at McKesson, holding multiple positions such as National Vice President, Vice President of Sales - Health Systems, Director of Sales at McKesson Pharmacy Systems, and Sales Executive. Her tenure at McKesson spans from 2014 to 2020, demonstrating her deep involvement in sales and executive functions within the organization.
Educational Background
Patty Hayward received her Master's degree in Biology from San Francisco State University, where she studied from 1991 to 1994. Her educational background in biology laid the foundation for her extensive career in the healthcare industry.
Expertise in Healthcare and Sales
Patty Hayward is well-versed in creating organizational sales processes and developing market messaging for new product launches. She possesses strong skills in industry development, vertical design and management, particularly in the healthcare sector. Additionally, she has proven expertise in P&L management, culture development, new market penetration, and change leadership.