Skip Allen

Skip Allen has over 30 years of experience in various roles within the sales and marketing field. Skip started their career as a Sales Representative at Pitney Bowes from 1989 to 1991. Skip then worked at Johnson & Johnson from 1992 to 2010, where they held multiple positions across different companies within the organization, including Vistakon, Spectacle Lens Group, OraPharma, EVOLENCE, and OrthoDermatologics. During their time at Johnson & Johnson, Skip was promoted several times and gained experience in sales, sales training, management, and operations. From 2002 to 2005, they served as the Director of Sales Training & Development at JNJ - The Spectacle Lens Group, JNJ Vision Care Inc., where they successfully launched progressive lens technology and contributed to significant sales growth. Following their tenure at Johnson & Johnson, Skip joined JNJ - Colbar Life Sciences & ORTHO Dermatologics in 2008 as part of the US Commercial Operations and Training team. Skip played a crucial role in launching a new collagen dermal filler product and targeted Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons. Currently, Skip Allen holds the position of Senior Director of Global Learning & Development at Merz Aesthetics since July 2021. Prior to this role, they were the Product Director of MERZ Portfolio Solutions and the General Manager of the ASCLERA Brand at Merz Aesthetics, responsible for developing and implementing the US Commercial Strategy and Plan.

Skip Allen obtained a BS in Business Economics from Wheaton College from 1987 to 1989. Prior to that, they studied Psychology at Covenant College from 1985 to 1987. Skip completed their high school education at Westminster Academy from 1973 to 1985. Skip Allen has also obtained various certifications, including "Closing the Green Skills Gap to Power a Greener Economy and Drive Sustainability" and "15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management" from LinkedIn in 2022. In 2021, they completed the certification in "Organizational Learning and Development" and "Becoming a Thought Leader" from LinkedIn. In 2020, they obtained the certification in "Content Marketing: Social Media" from LinkedIn. Skip Allen is also a Certified Strengths Coach by Gallup and a Corporate Athlete Coach from Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute.