Chris Parise

Experience

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  Wilmington Blue Rocks

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2004

  Director of Sales and Marketing/ Director of Community Relations/Asst Director Merchandise & Finance

  Managed a book of business and advertising sales of over $225,000 in 2004, the second highest among 10 sales executives. --Directed a sales staff of 10 employees to over $1.35M in annual advertising sales--Delivered over $1.3M in corporate advertising sales from 1996 – 2004, the third highest out of 23 sales representatives--Realized $445,000 in new advertising sales from 1996 – 2004, second highest out of 23 sales representatives--Increased advertising revenues in 2003 and 2004 to the highest in team history Show less

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  Penn State Sports Properties

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

  Account Executive

  As an Account Executive for Penn State, I was responsible for creating partnerships by hunting and prospecting C-level personnel within Fortune 500 companies. I was able to secure multiple advertising agreements for Penn State University football and basketball with well-known brands. I invited current and prospective clients to attend Penn State University home football games and demonstrate the value of advertising with the organization.

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  Merck

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2018

  Senior Specialty Professional Territory Representative

  As a Senior Professional Representative, I was responsible for the sales and growth of Wilmington, Delaware territory for over 11 years. I have driven sales by establishing strong relationships with medical professionals, physicians, and office staff to communicate the value of our products. I am able to quickly establish trust and serve as a partner to clients looking to expand their treatment options. I successfully collaborated with a team member as well as worked independently to achieve sales results. My key achievements include:---Successfully launched (Dulera) to respiratory specialists and primary care providers. During launch one of only five in Region to be in top half of Northeast for volume, breadth, and depth. #1 in district for total sales of launch ---Multiple years finishing in top of Region in share change and/or sales results for multiple products, including a Vice-President's Award in 2007 ---In 2017, produced 0.64 share growth in diabetes market with Januvia, in its 11th year of promotion, and grew Januvia 3.84 share points amongst in-class competitors; started year with highest share in district---Realized 3.5% sales growth in first semester 2017 over 2016 sales---2016, Produced $6.6 million in diabetes sales. Top sales volume in the District.---Grew year over year results in 13 products in highly competitive landscapes to neurologists, endocrinologists, allergists, pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, pediatricians, and primary care---Trained in 8 different disease areas (neurology, metabolic bone, infectious disease, diabetes, vaccine, asthma, allergy, hypertension) quickly learning product specifications and value propositions---Selected as the Region Business Analytical Champion, chosen by Region Leadership, responsible for analyzing, creating, and presenting reports to identify trends and implementing sales planning initiatives to improve Region performance Show less

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  Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc./ Amplity Health

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  Rare Metabolic Disease Manager

  Educate and engage healthcare professionals on the clinical manifestations and diagnostic approach, leading to a successful diagnosis of infantile and childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). HPP is an ultra-rare, life threatening, systemic, inherited metabolic bone disorder affecting infants, children, and adults. Consistently drive disease awareness and collaborate with HCP’s and staff in a large multi-state geographic territory. Ensure appropriate patient identification, timely diagnosis, coordination of treatment, management of patient/family education and resources, and reimbursement requirements. Continually seek out and qualify patient leads while profiling new accounts with the dedication, passion, and commitment of changing lives. Show less

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  Crozer Health

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  Physician Relations Manager
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  Novartis Oncology/Amplity Health

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Surgical Oncology Specialist
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  Optum

  May 2023 - now

  Regional Account Manager, Oncology