Julie Brisch

About Julie Brisch

Analytical, resourceful Area Vice President with extensive experience building, developing, and leading cross-functional teams to drive revenue, market share, and performance within the pharmaceutical industry. Leverages diverse training spanning sales and commercial operations, sales strategy, commercial learning and development, brand, and financial planning to devise strategic plans that align with market needs and organizational priorities. Cultivates strong relationships to build connections, enhance efficiency, foster trust, and achieve established goals and objectives. Quickly adapts to changing business demands and thrives in ambiguous environments while leading through change and transformation.

Experience

1. Neuroscience Area Vice President, East Area

   Takeda

   Jan 2019 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

   Drives strategic planning of sales goals and operations for 6 Regional Business Directors, 47 District Business Managers, 2 Area Training & Business Leads, and more than 400 Sales Representatives across the Neuroscience business unit. Uncovers opportunities to maximize impact and capitalize on priorities.• Played an integral role in achieving Neuroscience Business Unit (NSBU) Revenue of $3.8B and leading Trintellix to exceed plan by 5% and Vyvanse by 6%.• Transitioned team to virtual environment in March 2020 and delivered targeted training and leadership development to maintain performance and engagement.• Collaborated with team to build meaningful connections and support around virtual sales environment and equip individuals with necessary resources and tools to be successful.• Designed East Area Elevated Excellence campaign to create a consistent brand image, emphasize cultural priorities, maintain clear strategy and expectations, and maximize area performance.• Built East Area Mentorship Program to pair high-potential first line leaders with District Business Managers to promote personal and professional development.• Partners with cross-functional teams to improve product promotion, tailor market plans, implement targeted training and development, and ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives.• Appointed by NSBU Senior Vice President to lead NSBU Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiative and help plan inaugural Global DE & I week; stood up DE & I task force and hired consultant to guide planning and execution of objectives.• Introduced DE & I Ambassador role to gather employee feedback and deliver insight as part of task force to improve structure and goals of program.• Organized listening sessions and provided culturally appropriate responses to social justice issues.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Science - BS