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John Spranger

Vice President Of Sales at Pacira Pharmaceuticals

John Spranger has a diverse work experience spanning from 2003 to 2021. Starting as a Physician Assistant in neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in 2003, they later worked as a Physician Assistant in orthopedic spine at CO Comprehensive Spine Institute LLC from 2006 to 2009. From 2009 to 2021, John held various roles at DePuy Synthes Companies, including Director of Global & US Marketing and National Sales Director. Currently, they are the Vice President of Sales at Pacira BioSciences, Inc., leading the US Sales Force and focusing on improving patient outcomes with opioid-reducing strategies. John has also held roles in new product planning and strategic marketing at Pacira BioSciences.

John Spranger has a diverse education history. In 1990, they graduated from Wittenberg Birnamwood High School. John then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Wisconsin, completing their degree in 1999.

After working as a nurse for a few years, John decided to further their education and become a Physician Assistant. John attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2001 to 2003, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physician Assistant studies.

John continued their medical education by attending the University of Nebraska Medical Center from 2004 to 2005. There, they obtained a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree with a specialization in Neurosurgery.

In 2015, they obtained the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification, further strengthening their qualifications in the field.

Looking to enhance their business acumen, John earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, where they studied from 2015 to 2017. This provided him with a broader set of skills and knowledge in the business world.

In 2020, John sought additional education in the field of Strategy and Innovation. John attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and completed a certificate program in Strategy and Innovation in 2021.

Overall, John Spranger's education history demonstrates their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in both the medical and business fields.

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Timeline

  • Vice President Of Sales

    November, 2022 - present

  • Vice President New Product Planning

    May, 2022

  • Vice President Strategic Marketing

    December, 2021

  • Executive Director Strategic Marketing

    May, 2021

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