John Hess
Senior Vice President, Americas - Chiesi Global Rare Diseases
Biotechnology Innovation Organization•New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Top performing senior executive with over 25 years of pharmaceutical experience and 20+ years of increasing leadership responsibility including experience in sales, training, leadership development, operations, and managed markets. Built multiple sales organizations and managed over 300 employees to deliver top line sales results and profitability to the organization. Proven leadership in successful product launches, which encompassed strategic and operational capabilities. Innovative vision to oversee strategic sales planning and growth. Strong track record of successful decision making, employee development and coaching ability.
Career Timeline
- 2026–Present· 9 mos
- Board MemberCurrent2026–Present
- Chiesi GroupCurrent2020–Present· 6 yrs 9 mos
- Senior Vice President, AmericasCurrent2024–Present
- Head of North America, Chiesi Global Rare Diseases2020–2024
- Oct 2015–2020· 4 yrs 3 mos
- Head of Commercial Operations, Rare Diseases - AmericasApr 2019–2020
- National Director - US BiologicsOct 2015–2020
- Jul 1996–Apr 2015· 18 yrs 9 mos
- National Director- Oncolgy - USAMay 2012–Apr 2015
- West Area Business DirectorApr 2008–May 2012
- West Regional Sales DirectorFeb 2006–Apr 2008
- Senior Manager, SalesAug 1997–2006
- Oncology Sales RepresentativeJul 1996–Jul 1997
- Sep 1994–Jun 1996· 1 yr 9 mos
- Specialty Medical RepresentativeSep 1994–Jun 1996
