Christopher Valdez-Frank, MBA

Christopher Valdez-Frank, MBA, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Currently serving as a Specialty Account Manager at Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., Christopher focuses on launching an antidepressant in the Greater Seattle Area and Alaska. Previous roles include Neuroscience Sales Specialist at Intra-Cellular Therapies and Neuroscience Area Manager at Avanir Pharmaceuticals, with a strong emphasis on promoting treatments for movement disorders. Christopher has also held positions in specialty sales and local market consulting, and demonstrated leadership as the Founder and President of Hockey Players Assemble, a nonprofit organization. An accomplished athlete, Christopher played professional ice hockey for six years, which involved international experience and cultural exchange. Educationally, Christopher holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and Sociology from Western Michigan University.