Allen Knafo

Director of Sales Training at scPharmaceuticals

Allen Knafo has a diverse work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Allen is currently working as the Director of Sales Training at scPharmaceuticals since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Amarin Corporation from 2019 to 2022, where they held two roles. As the Area Field Sales Training Manager - Northeast, they managed and facilitated clinical and product sales training for 5 regions and supported the onboarding of new sales professionals. Allen also served as the Regional Business Manager for New England, where they built a sales team and trained cardiovascular specialty representatives.

Before that, Allen worked at Galen US from 2012 to 2019, starting as the National Sales Director and later transitioning to the role of Sales Director. Allen was responsible for building and leading a US sales team, managing key hospital accounts, and expanding the team with the launch of a pediatric product.

From 2011 to 2012, Allen worked at Avanir Pharmaceuticals as a Regional Business Manager in New England. Allen led the expansion of the sales team and promoted a novel CNS product to various healthcare professionals.

Prior to that, Allen worked at Par Specialty Pharmaceuticals from 2009 to 2011 as a Regional Business Manager. Allen led a sales team covering the New England and Upstate NY region, focusing on CNS, Hem/Onc, and LTC specialties.

In 2008, Allen worked as a District Sales Manager at Schering Pharmaceuticals, leading a sales team covering New England for Schering-Plough's Allergy/Asthma Team.

From 2005 to 2007, Allen worked at CV Therapeutics, first as a Key Opinion Leader Development Manager and later as a Division Sales Manager. Allen managed the Speakers' Bureau, represented the company at scientific meetings, and expanded the sales team.

Allen started their career at Aventis Pharmaceutical in 2001 as a Specialty/Hospital Sales Associate. Allen achieved significant improvement in territory performance and was honored with President's Club rankings.

Allen began their pharmaceutical career at SmithKline Beecham Corporation in 1994 as a Managed Care (HMO) Specialist. Allen launched and sold products in various therapeutic areas and achieved recognition as a top performer.

Overall, Allen Knafo has a successful track record in sales and training roles across multiple pharmaceutical companies, specializing in various therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, oncology, and CNS.

Allen Knafo has a B.S. in Science with a focus on Business Management and Marketing from Cornell University. Additionally, they have completed the Smurfit Executive Development Program in Leadership Development at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. The start and end years for both educational experiences were not provided.

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  • Director of Sales Training

    August, 2022 - present

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