Keith James

About Keith James

Over 20 years of top performance as a sales executive with experience in managed markets, disease management, evidence-based outcomes, and developing novel medical device technologies as a product manager.I provide medical leadership and expertise in strategic development and implementation of innovative and creative solutions to healthcare issues in US and OUS.Achievements Product launches with over 7 new products in hospital, LTC, DME, and OUS device (Soft vs Hard launch) Medical device & Pharmaceuticals US/OUS Multiple Culture Experts awards, MVP, and Tiger Team Member Presidential Mobile Trauma Team member for President Obama United Nationas General Assembly Developed go to market US plan for German companySpecialties & Strengths IDNs, Health Systems, VA/DoD, and GPOs Corporate Sales Manager, VP of Marketing, Director of Sales, and Strategic Accounts Leader Specialty Pharmaceutical Drugs Ventilators (Transport Intra/Inter, Homecare, Portable) Surgery orthopedics,(hip, knee, wrist, elbow, shoulder, foot, ankle, rotator cuff, distal radius fracture, biologics, fingers, toes) On pump off pump CABG, Operating RoomIndustry Involvement In addition to being a frequent national and international speaker, consultant, and educator in Asthma/COPD, Cardiovascular, Surgical markets, pharmaceutical, and novel medical devices.I have also participated in several clinical studies, written whitepapers, designed clinical protocols for US/OUS companies, and worked on President Obama’s Mobile Trauma Unit through Homeland Security as a team member.Recommendations “Keith always partnered with cross functional teams to accomplish business goals and objectives. He established a name for himself within the organization and was highly respected.”-Karen Tillman, Sr. Training Manager, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals.“Powerful leader, clinical knowledge is exceptional, and an accountable partner to collaborate with on our Director leadership team. Keith James has provided outstanding results for Sunovion Pharmaceuticals over the course of many years with multiple leadership roles.”-Todd Ruhe, Director SAL, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals.“Keith pushed me to be better each and every day and he is truly one of a kind.”-Stacey Graninger, Associate Director, Alkermes.“Keith was definitely a jewel on our team!”-Timmy Ford, Vice President Market Access Sales, Health Systems, and Trade.

Experience

1. Kay Account Manager

   Chiesi USA, Inc.

   Apr 2025 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Create awareness around rare disease states• Compliantly guide HCP’s through prescribing process and support services• Ability to translate strategies into action• Analyze, develop, and execute territory business plan with ongoing updates based on current updates• Collaborate with MSL Marketing, Sales, and legal to meet company goals

Education

• Butte College

  Associate’s Degree, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, RRT

  1994 — 1996

• California State University, Chico

  BS, MIS

  1996 — 1999

• University of Phoenix

  Masters, Marketing

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Product Marketing
• Strategy
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Product Development
• Product Management
• Hardware Diagnostics
• Leadership
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Market Development
• Competitive Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Capital Equipment
• Cardiology
• Sales
• Sales Operations
• Market Analysis
• Customer Service
• Account Management
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Medical Devices
• Hospitals
• Product Launch
• Managed Care