Audra Szurlej

Audra Szurlej currently serves as a Senior Territory Business Manager at Apellis Pharmaceuticals, having begun in August 2022, where the role focuses on representing the company to key retina specialists and successfully launching a first-in-class product. Prior to this, Audra worked at Bausch + Lomb as an Ocular Specialty Representative from October 2016 to August 2022, engaging with ophthalmologists and optometrists in the Pittsburgh North area. Experience also includes a position at Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. as a Professional Territory Manager and Area Field Trainer, marked by multiple promotions and accolades, including the Circle of Excellence award and consistent contest wins. Earlier career highlights include a role as a Sales Representative at Laser Pharmaceuticals, LLC, and the entrepreneurial venture of founding Dormont Laundry & Linen, which achieved significant annual sales. Audra holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Robert Morris University.