Christy Lukes
About Christy Lukes
Christy Lukes is a Regional Sales Director with over 20 years of experience in sales leadership and operations, currently working at Insmed Incorporated. She has a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in clinical and relationship-based selling, and has held various managerial roles at Astellas Pharma and PepsiCo.
Current Role at Insmed
Christy Lukes serves as the Regional Sales Director at Insmed Incorporated, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on driving sales strategies and managing regional operations. Her responsibilities include overseeing sales teams and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Lukes utilizes her extensive experience in sales leadership to foster growth and development within her team.
Previous Experience at Astellas Pharma
Before joining Insmed, Christy Lukes worked at Astellas Pharma in various roles. She served as Senior Regional Sales Manager for Community Specialties from 2022 to 2024, managing sales in the Pacific North Region. Prior to that, she held the position of Regional Sales Manager for Specialty, focusing on Urology, Oncology, and Women’s Health from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she was a Regional Sales Manager for Primary Care from 2019 to 2020.
Sales Experience at PepsiCo
Christy Lukes has a background in sales at PepsiCo, where she held multiple positions. She worked as a Key Account Manager for the Small Format and Drug Channel from 2004 to 2005 and 2004, respectively. Earlier in her career, she also served as an On-Premise Sales Representative from 2003 to 2004. Her roles at PepsiCo provided her with foundational experience in account management and sales strategies.
Education and Academic Background
Christy Lukes studied at Gonzaga Preparatory School and later attended the University of Portland, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Business. Additionally, she studied at Gonzaga University in Florence, Italy. Her educational background has contributed to her understanding of global business practices and sales strategies.
Expertise in Sales and Territory Development
Christy Lukes specializes in clinical and relationship-based selling, emphasizing people development and compliant execution. She has over 20 years of experience in sales leadership, operations, and national account management. Her expertise includes territory development and training within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in competitive and regulated market environments.