Saige Howard
@saigehoward
Motivated medical sales professional with strong clinical and relationship-building skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a motivated medical sales representative with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and extensive experience across cardiology, pulmonology, primary care, and orthopedics in the Midwest.
I have 5+ years in medical and sales environments, with roles including Business Development Manager at a home health agency, a contracted Chronic Care Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for Merck via Syneos Health, and sales support for a spine device distributorship.
My strengths include networking, product launches, CRM and SAP Concur use, clinical trial knowledge, and leading cross-functional teams through training, engagement, and strategic objectives. I increased sales by 10% in a previously vacant territory and launched a specialty pulmonary product.
I hold certifications in Basic Life Support, First Aid/CPR/AED, and Dental Assisting, and I champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives while aiming to drive patient-centered best practices and measurable business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development Manager
CNS Cares
Developed territory networks and B2B partnerships for a home health agency, driving lead capture and coordinating quarterly events while executing hybrid sales and marketing campaigns.
Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
Syneos Health
May 2023 - Dec 2023 (7 months)
Contract Chronic Care pharmaceutical representative for Merck who launched a specialty pulmonary product, increased sales 10% in a vacant territory, and conducted educational sessions and competitor analyses.
Patient Safety Representative
Deaconess Hospital
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)
Monitored high-risk patients, documented observations in EPIC, coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams, and supported safe discharge planning to reduce patient harm.
Keyholder Sales Associate
Old Navy
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Promoted to keyholder; managed store opening/closing, led sales associates to meet daily targets, and maintained visual merchandising and promotional initiatives.
Sales Assistant (PRN)
River City Medical, LLC
Supported spine device distribution by managing surgical set logistics, inventory control, and sterile processing coordination while shadowing reps to build provider relationships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Activities and societies: Hispanic Honor’s Society; Zeta Tau Alpha (Diversity & Inclusion Chair)
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology completed at Murray State University with relevant coursework in chemistry, microbiology, immunology, genetics, anatomy and physiology, and psychology-related classes.
Deaconess Hospital
Certification, Basic Life Support
Completed Basic Life Support certification through Deaconess Hospital in May 2022.
University of Tennessee
Certification, Dental Assisting
Completed a Dental Assisting Certification program at the University of Tennessee in 2021.
American Red Cross
Certification, First Aid/CPR/AED
Completed First Aid/CPR/AED certification through the American Red Cross in 2021.
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