Al Willis
Senior Director @ Novo Nordisk | Strategic Leadership | Sales, Marketing & Operations | Transformation & Change Management | Innovative Product Launches
- Role
- Senior Director - Deployment Strategy & Sales Innovation at Novo Nordisk
- Location
- Princeton, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Al Willis
Who am I as a leader?I’m a results-driven sales and marketing executive with 20+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. I have a proven track record of executing successful product launches and exceeding ambitious revenue targets by leveraging data analytics and customer insights to inform strategy, tactics and enhance overall performance.I am dedicated to cultivating high-performing teams that thrive in competitive environments. My experience includes strategic leadership of sales regions, brand teams, and collaborating with market access and medical affairs to ensure achievement of aligned objectives. I’m at my best when navigating complex situations and synthesizing information to provide clear direction and create aligned execution.I am passionate about transforming sales organizations through strategic vision, creating dynamic sales leaders, and empowering team members to realize their full potential. My leadership approach fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance—ensuring that diverse teams work together toward shared goals and maximize revenue opportunities.Key competencies include:• Strategic Sales Leadership• Marketing Strategy & Product Launches• Market Access Strategy • Cross-Functional Team Leadership• Customer Engagement & Relationship Building• Data-Driven Decision Making• Organizational Excellence and Change Management• Coaching & Talent DevelopmentI welcome opportunities to connect with like minded professionals who are committed to becoming better leaders, building phenomenal cultures, and driving sustainable business growth.
Experience
Senior Director - Deployment Strategy & Sales Innovation
Jan 2025 — Present
Education
Cornell University
Executive Education, Project Leadership
UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
B.S., Business Adminitration
Saint Joseph's University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing
The Wharton School
Executive Education, Strategic Marketing Management
Skills
- Strategy Execution
- Team Leadership
- Coaching
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes
- Cardiology
- Product Launch
- Sales Management
- Urology
- Business Planning
- Team Building
- Change Management
- Strategic Leadership
- People Development
- Situational Leadership
- Budget
- Selling
- Mentoring
- Driving Results
- Driving Sales Performance
- Building High Performance Sales Teams
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