We'd like to officially welcome John to the Force Recruitment Team. John will be joining as a Chairperson on the Force Board of Directors.
John has worked in senior roles in the Pharmaceutical Industry for thirty-eight years and has led teams who have managed a large diverse portfolio of prescription medicines. John has a strong track record in leadership in his career to date.
John began his career in a small Irish Pharmaceutical company, later moving to GSK where he gained extensive experience in Sales, Marketing and developed a strong focus on customer care and support.
John later joined Pfizer Healthcare Ireland where he took the lead in new product launches, joint venture partnerships, business development and change projects across many areas of the business. John has also held Chairmanships/Directorships in the past with the Pharmaceutical Managers Institute, Pfizer Healthcare Ireland, Hospira Sales Ireland and was also a trustee of the Pfizer Ireland pension plan.
John’s passion is all about people in terms of leadership, watching colleagues develop, grow and ultimately achieve important milestones for themselves and indeed the business.
We're delighted to have you a part of the Force Recruitment journey John!
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