Priya Chandra Jayewardene

About Priya Chandra Jayewardene

Commercial leader with 20+ years in the biopharmaceutical industry, bringing experience across sales leadership, field training, financial acumen, and access-driven execution. Recognized for strong leadership impact, I’ve led teams in complex, IDN- and account-heavy geographies, partnering closely with access and payer stakeholders to translate strategy into real-world patient access. I thrive at the intersection of commercial execution, reimbursement dynamics, and cross-functional collaboration, and am motivated by opportunities to expand influence in roles that improve access and patient outcomes at scale.

Experience

1. District Sales Manager

   Amgen

   Jun 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Lead and develop a high-performing sales organization across a complex, IDN- and account-heavy geography. Drive disciplined execution by translating enterprise strategy into clear priorities, strong launch readiness, and consistent field impact. Successfully expanded and onboarded the team to support evolving business needs while maintaining a strong, people-first culture grounded in accountability and collaboration. Partner cross-functionally with Access, Marketing, Medical, and Training to navigate system-level complexity and improve customer and patient outcomes. Apply financial and operational acumen to territory planning, resource allocation, and talent development, with a strong focus on building future leaders.

Education

• Delhi University

  B.S.

  1988 — 1990

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Master of Science - MS, Hospitality Administration/Management

  1997 — 1999

• California Lutheran University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA