Gerard Di Girolamo
About Gerard Di Girolamo
Gerard Di Girolamo serves as the Vice President of Sales at Verrica Pharmaceuticals, bringing extensive experience in building sales teams and launching products across various therapeutic areas. His career includes leadership roles at GSK, Biofrontera Inc., and Novartis, along with a strong educational background in psychology from Rutgers University.
Current Role at Verrica Pharmaceuticals
Gerard Di Girolamo serves as the Vice President of Sales at Verrica Pharmaceuticals, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading the sales strategy and execution for the company's product portfolio. His focus includes driving revenue growth and expanding market presence within the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience at GSK
Prior to his current role, Di Girolamo worked at GSK as Field Vice President for the Respiratory division in North Carolina and Virginia from 2015 to 2020. During his five years at GSK, he managed sales operations and developed strategies to enhance product visibility and market penetration in the respiratory therapeutic area.
Sales Leadership at Biofrontera Inc.
Gerard Di Girolamo held the position of Director of Sales at Biofrontera Inc. from 2022 to 2023. In this role, he contributed to the company's sales initiatives for a period of six months, focusing on driving sales performance and establishing market strategies.
Educational Background
Di Girolamo earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Rutgers University, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. His educational background provides a foundation for understanding consumer behavior and team dynamics, which are essential in sales leadership.
Expertise in Sales and Market Strategies
Gerard Di Girolamo possesses extensive experience in building and leading sales teams at both national and regional levels. He has a proven track record of successful product launches across multiple therapeutic areas and expertise in complex reimbursement and distribution models, including Specialty Pharmacy and Buy and Bill. His experience in start-up environments has equipped him with the skills to establish sales and commercial structures for new company and product launches.