Jim Semans

Jim Semans has over 40 years of work experience in various roles and industries. Jim began their career in 1980 as a Supervisor of Safety, Health, & Environmental Control at PPG Industries. Throughout their tenure, they supervised departments at multiple manufacturing facilities and ensured compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.

In 1987, Jim joined Burroughs Wellcome as a Sales Representative, where they worked until 1989. Jim then transitioned to GSK, where they held several positions over a span of 21 years. Jim started as a Senior Executive Sales Representative/Therapeutic Area Specialist, launching new products in the North Dallas territory. Jim was promoted to a Specialty Representative in 1998 and achieved the top position in Texas for the Neuroscience Division in 1999. At GSK, Jim also served as a Senior Executive Clinical Specialist II, managing business relationships with practitioners in North Texas and overseeing the launch of seven new products or indications.

In 2010, Jim joined Doctors Express as the Marketing & Business Development Director before moving to Cenergistic in 2011 as a Regional President. There, they focused on new business development and client relationship management and marketed an Energy Conservation & Cost Savings Program to K-12 school districts.

From 2014 to 2020, Jim worked at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals as a Therapeutic Specialist. Jim was responsible for launching a new epilepsy product in North and East Texas. Jim successfully introduced the product to epilepsy specialists and general neurologists in their territory and was selected as one of six Field Based Trainers for the Neurology Division in 2015.

In 2020, Jim joined Aquestive Therapeutics as a Territory Sales Manager, a role they held until 2022. Currently, they serve as a Neuroscience Account Manager at SK Life Science, Inc. and will soon transition into the role of Key Account Manager.

With a wealth of experience in sales, marketing, business development, and client relationship management, Jim Semans has consistently demonstrated their abilities to launch new products, build strong business relationships, and achieve success in various industries.

Jim Semans' education history is as follows:

Jim Semans received a certification in Entrepreneurship from Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business in 2010.

From 1991 to 1992, they attended Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business, where they completed a Graduate Marketing Certificate Program.

Jim obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Industrial Technology/Safety from Illinois State University, which they pursued from 1982 to 1990.

Jim Semans graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Safety Management.

In addition to their formal education, Jim Semans has a certification from the CMR Institute, though specific details such as the obtained month and year are not provided. The institution that granted him the CMR certification is also mentioned.