Peter A. Avalos

Peter A. Avalos has a diverse work experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Peter A. is currently serving as the VP Trade and Channel Relations at Geron Corporation since December 2022. Prior to this, they were a Member of the Board of Advisors at Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University starting from November 2021.

From 2019 to 2022, Peter worked at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. as the National Reimbursement Director & Patient Access Oncology and Ultra Rare Disease.

With Ashfield, part of UDG Healthcare plc, Peter held the role of Vice President Business Development from 2018 to 2019. Peter A. was responsible for identifying and expanding partnerships in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device segments.

At BD, Peter served as the Strategic Customer Director / IDN Health Systems from 2015 to 2017. Peter A. managed the relationship with top segmented IDN Strategic Accounts and executed contract portfolio agreements and quality improvement solutions.

Prior to this, Peter worked at Walgreens as the Area Vice President, Health System Market Development / National Accounts from 2013 to 2015. Peter A. built a cross-functional strategy and led contracting, sales, and marketing activities in the Central U.S Sales area.

Peter also held roles at Dendreon as the National Director, Corporate Account Team from 2012 to 2014 and at Johnson & Johnson in various positions from 1994 to 2012, including Director, Strategic Contract Management, Regional Business Director, District Manager / Oncology Specialist, and Finance / Supply Chain / Managed Care.

Overall, Peter A. Avalos has extensive experience in trade and channel relations, strategic account management, business development, and customer engagement in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.

Peter A. Avalos has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Seton Hall University, which they obtained in 1994. Peter A. later pursued a Master of Science degree in International Business and an MBA with a focus on Finance at Seton Hall University from 2000 to 2002. In 2022, they attended the University of Michigan and completed an Executive Program. Additionally, Peter has obtained various certifications, including the Customer Experience Certificate Program from Seton Hall University in 2022 and the Negotiation and Decision Making Strategies certification from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2010. Peter A. has also completed several executive education programs at Michigan Ross School of Business, including Accelerated Management Development, Managing the Future of Work, People Driven Thinking, Strategic Decision Making, Value Driven Thinking, and Analytical Thinking.