Christopher Cera
About Christopher Cera
Christopher Cera serves as the Vice President of New Account Acquisition at Ceribell │ Rapid Response EEG, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales and management roles across various companies, including CR Bard and AccessClosure.
Current Role at Ceribell
Christopher Cera serves as the Vice President of New Account Acquisition at Ceribell │ Rapid Response EEG since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading a national sales team that includes six Regional Directors and 41 Territory Managers. He oversees the implementation of Ceribell's SaaS AI platform, which has been successfully integrated across 500 hospitals within a five-year timeframe. Additionally, he leads a Director of Education and Training to enhance the sales team's effectiveness.
Previous Experience at CR Bard
Christopher Cera held multiple roles at CR Bard, including Territory Manager for NYC/Northern NJ and National Account Manager in 2015 and 2016. He also served as the National Neuro ICU Manager from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at CR Bard spanned several years, from 2011 to 2014, where he focused on territory management in Murray Hill, NJ. His diverse roles contributed to his expertise in sales and account management within the medical device industry.
Background in Sales Management
Before joining Ceribell, Christopher Cera worked at AccessClosure as District Sales Manager from 2007 to 2011, where he contributed to the company's growth prior to its acquisition by Cardinal Health. He also held a position at Integra LifeSciences as a Neurospecialist from 2003 to 2007. His early career included roles at Hitachi Data Systems, where he served as Territory Manager and Inside Sales Representative, providing him with a solid foundation in sales and customer relations.
Educational Qualifications
Christopher Cera earned a Bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Communications from Susquehanna University. His educational background has equipped him with strong communication skills, which are essential in his roles within the sales and medical device sectors.
Leadership and Team Development
At Ceribell, Christopher Cera is instrumental in building and leading a national sales team. He oversees a Business Development Manager who manages five additional Business Development Managers. His leadership approach focuses on enhancing team effectiveness and driving sales performance within the organization.