Deanna Olson

About Deanna Olson

As Senior Area General Manager at Bayer, I lead the Southern California and Hawaii Business Units within the Oncology Portfolio. With over two years of experience in this role, I oversee a cross-functional team of 22 professionals across nine functional roles, including demand amplifying roles such as regional account directors, field reimbursement managers, nurse educators, radiotherapy specialists, and a variety of different sales consultant speciality roles. My primary focus is on optimizing revenue outcomes while managing the unit\'s cost base. With over a decade of experience in sales leadership and oncology-focused roles, I specialize in leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and strategic planning. I am passionate about empowering teams to achieve their potential while driving impactful business results. My commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and growth enables our teams to deliver innovative solutions in the evolving field of precision medicine and oncology.

Experience

1. Senior Area General Manager, Oncology Portfolio, Southern California & Hawaii

   Bayer

   Jan 2024 — Present · US

   Led the Southern California Area Business Units, overseeing a diverse oncology portfolio with 22 personnel across 9 functional roles. • Managed a cross-functional team, including regional account directors, field reimbursement managers, and sales consultants. • Focused on maximizing revenue outcomes while effectively managing the business unit\'s cost base.

Education

• Harvard Medical School

  HMX Pro online certificate program, Certificate of Achievement, Genetics - Cancer Genomics & Precision Oncology

  2022

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry

• Macomb Community College

  Associate’s Degree, General Studies

Skills

• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Urology
• Strategy
• Product Launch
• Strategic Thinking
• Management
• Sales
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Sales Force Development
• Team Facilitation
• Gastroenterology
• Strategic Planning
• Performance Management
• Sales Presentations
• Hospital Sales
• Buy & Bill
• Sales Management
• Medical Devices
• Idn
• Biotechnology
• Business Analysis
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Training
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Market Access
• Sales Operations
• Pulmonology
• Cardiology
• Sales Effectiveness
• Managed Care
• Sales Process
• Business Planning