Sara Strand

Sara Strand has a diverse and extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Sara currently holds the position of Regional Business Director at Calliditas Therapeutics AB since 2021. Prior to this, Sara served as Regional Sales Director-West at Vyera Pharmaceuticals, LLC from 2015 to 2020, where they played a crucial role in building the commercial organization and expanding sales in Ophthalmology and transplant.

Before Vyera Pharmaceuticals, Sara worked at Shionogi Inc. as a District Manager from 2013 to 2015. During this time, they were responsible for creating an expansion sales team for the launch of a new novel product in women's health care. Sara was also recognized as the top district within the Western Region and appointed as an advisor to the Sales Training Department.

From 2005 to 2011, Sara was associated with The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Sara started as a Regional Business Director-East and was part of the initial sales leadership team for the Tibotec Therapeutics division. Sara then took on the role of HIV Sales Manager and successfully built a cohesive team while collaborating with the West Regional Business Director to complete the sales force expansion.

Sara's earlier experience includes roles at Pfizer as an Oncology District Manager from 2004 to 2005 and as a Regional HIV Sales Manager from 2000 to 2003. Sara also worked as a Professional Science Liaison at Agouron Pharmaceuticals from 1997 to 2000, a Managed Care Associate at Adria Laboratories from 1995 to 1996, and an Oncology Sales Specialist at Adria Laboratories from 1990 to 1994.

Overall, Sara Strand has a proven track record of leadership, strategic planning, and building successful sales teams in the pharmaceutical industry.

Sara Strand has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a specialization in business from the University of Iowa. Sara also has a Master's degree in Health Care Administration & Long Term Care from the University of Minnesota. The specific start and end years for each degree are not provided.