Joe MacDonald

Joe MacDonald has an extensive work history spanning over two decades. Their most recent position is as the Director of Commercial Training at Emergent BioSolutions. Prior to this role, they worked as the Manager of Global Strategic Sales Training at Mammotome, and as a Commercial Trainer at Roche.

Before their time at Emergent BioSolutions, MacDonald held various roles at Elanco. Joe served as the Senior Director of U.S. Sales Training and Development, where they developed training strategies and performance initiatives for sales representatives and managers. Joe also acted as the Director of Sales Services and Operations, overseeing team management and ensuring compliance. Additionally, MacDonald worked as a District Sales Manager, responsible for coaching field sales representatives and executing business plans.

MacDonald also worked at Zoetis Inc. as a Therapeutic Specialist in the Companion Animal Division, where they were involved in pharmaceutical sales and training new hires. Joe began their career at GSK US as a Senior Sales Representative, specializing in antimicrobial therapy, neuroscience, and cardiology. Joe later took on the role of Sales Trainer, conducting training for new representatives.

Before entering the pharmaceutical industry, MacDonald worked as a National Shows Representative at Farm Progress Companies.

Joe MacDonald received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Communication from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign between 1991 and 1996.