Gator Career Chat: Careers in Medical & Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing

November 5, 2025

Gator Career Chat: Careers in Medical & Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing

Curious about breaking into the world of medical and pharmaceutical sales? On November 5th, join us for a Gator Career Chat moderated by Career Coaches Kyle Schramm and Crystal Burton, featuring University of Florida alumni and friends of the university who have successfully built careers in this fast-paced, high-impact industry.

In this panel discussion, professionals in medical device, pharmaceutical, and healthcare technology sales will share:

  • How they transitioned into the field and built their networks
  • What a typical day in their role looks like
  • Skills and experiences that helped them succeed in competitive sales environments

Hear from panelists:

  • Shauna Trower, Executive Director; Market Access at Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics. Shauna has a BS in Chemistry and MBA with Healthcare Administration.
  • Tony Garcia, Senior Director of Global Marketing at Teleflex Surgical. Tony has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA.
  • Tyler Knox, Executive Territory Manager at Eli Lilly. Tony has a BA in Environmental Science and Master’s in Microbiology and Cell Science.
  • Stephanie Clifford, Medical Sales Liaison at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Stephanie has a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice), APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) CPNP-AC/PC (Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care/Primary Care)

This event is ideal for students interested in blending healthcare knowledge with business strategy and those seeking insight into how to launch or pivot into a sales-focused career path.

Join us on November 5th, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Zoom to explore what it takes to thrive in medical and pharmaceutical sales from those who’ve done it.

Register at this link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tHEzbMDtTU2HOSZj1_IBXA

Category: Careers
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