Tyler Whelan
About Tyler Whelan
Tyler Whelan serves as the Northwest Territory Manager at Cala Health, where he focuses on enhancing clinician adoption of therapies for patients with essential hand tremor. He has over two decades of experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, with a strong emphasis on patient-centric messaging and market access initiatives.
Current Role at Cala Health
Tyler Whelan serves as the Northwest Territory Manager at Cala Health, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Boise, Idaho, he focuses on expanding the adoption of Cala Health's therapies among healthcare professionals. His responsibilities include targeting Movement Disorder Specialists, Neurologists, and Occupational Therapists who treat patients with essential hand tremor. Whelan advocates for patient-centric messaging and consultative relationship building to enhance the quality of life for patients.
Previous Experience at LivaNova
Whelan has extensive experience at LivaNova, where he worked in various roles from 2010 to 2022. Initially, he served as an Associate Therapeutic Consultant in Phoenix, Arizona, for three years. He then progressed to Senior VNS Therapeutic Consultant in Boise, Idaho, from 2013 to 2018, and later became Regional Manager from 2018 to 2022. During his tenure, he played a key role in the growth of the Cala Trio therapy by increasing clinician adoption and prescription-writing.
Background in Pharmaceuticals
Before his time at LivaNova, Whelan worked at Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc. as a Senior Professional Sales Representative from 2000 to 2010. This decade-long experience in the pharmaceutical industry provided him with a solid foundation in sales and client relations. Additionally, he began his career at Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a Branch Rental Manager from 1995 to 2000, where he developed management and operational skills.
Education and Qualifications
Tyler Whelan studied at the University of Arizona, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. His educational background supports his professional endeavors in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, equipping him with the knowledge necessary to navigate complex market dynamics and advocate for patient-centric initiatives.
Professional Focus and Achievements
Whelan is known for his strategic approach to expanding prescriber bases through data analysis and action plan implementation. He focuses on supporting market access initiatives by identifying and developing physician champions to influence new payer coverage. His efforts have contributed to the successful growth of therapies within the healthcare landscape.