Preston Zimmerman
A champion of organizational change and adaptability within multinational corporations, Preston Zimmerman is a seasoned business professional currently serving as a global key account director, actively collaborating with some of the world’s largest biotechnology companies to enable and ensure the supply of life-saving medicines to patients. He is fluent in German and English.
With a proven track record in high-pressure, demanding and result-oriented settings, Preston thrives in an environment that demands high performance, as well as the utmost integrity and honesty, in working with others to find mutually-beneficial outcomes.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading and following his favorite sports teams.
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Experience
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Director, Key Accounts
Jubilant HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing & Services
Seattle, WA, USA
May 2023 – Present
Organizational change agent dedicated to driving efficiencies and implementing critical, strategic initiatives that provide value for Jubilant HollisterStier, its clients, and, ultimately, the patient.
Building, leading and guiding a commercial team to ensure the highest level(s) of service for Jubilant HollisterStier's customers.
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Sales Director
SCHOTT Pharma USA, Inc.
Seattle, WA, USA
August 2022 – May 2023
As part of the establishment of a stand-alone company for its pharma business, served as a sales director of the west region of the US & Canada, collaborating together with pharmaceutical companies to provide innovative pharma drug containment and delivery solutions that enabled safe administration of vital medicines to patients around the world.
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Sales Director
SCHOTT North America, Inc.
Seattle, WA, USA
August 2021 – July 2022
Sales Director - West Region US & Canada | Represented SCHOTT's Pharmaceutical Systems division and actively collaborated with pharmaceutical companies to provide first-in-class glass and polymer primary packaging solutions, tailored to meet patients' needs.
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International Account Manager
SCHOTT North America, Inc.
Seattle, WA, USA
October 2020 – July 2021
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Sales Manager
SCHOTT North America, Inc.
Seattle, WA, USA
November 2016 – September 2020
Responsible for sales in the Western United States and Canada, representing SCHOTT’s pharmaceutical systems and packaging division to the premier biotech companies in the region.
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Marketing & Communication Consultant
SCHOTT AG
Mainz, Germany / Elmsford, NY, USA /
Shanghai, China / Tokyo, Japan
July 2014 – October 2016
Marketing Manager responsible for the planning, organization and implementation of global trade fairs, events and showrooms, in close cooperation with the business units.
Served as the central marketing partner for all marketing activities in the US, for all SCHOTT business units, while on assignment in the US.
Developed and operationalized Intranet communication and digital tracking of participants, creating a personalized experience for each and every participant at events in China.
Project manager for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of SCHOTT Nippon for Japanese customers, as part of an assignment in Tokyo, Japan.
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Project Manager
Bartenbach AG
Mainz, Germany
July 2013 – June 2014
Professional Development
Institution | Certification | Course | Date | URL |
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Sales for LifeTM | Certificate of Completion | Social Selling Mastery® 3.5 | 2020 | https://www.salesforlife.com/ |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC Plough Center) | Certificate of Completion | The Comprehensive Industrial Course in the Preparation of Parenteral Products | 2019 | https://www.uthsc.edu/plough-center/ |
Dale Carnegie | Certificate of Achievement | Winning With Relationship Selling | 2017 | https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en |
Global Translation Institute | Certified Translator English German | Certified Translation Professional (CTP) | 2016 | http://translationinstitute.org/ |
ICUnet.AG | Certificate of Attendance | Intercultural Expat Qualification, Living and Working in China and Japan | 2015 | https://www.icunet.group/en/ |
Education
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University of Southern California - Master of Studies in Law (MSL)
Concentration: Business Law
4.010 out of 4.1 GPA (Grade Point Average)
May 2021 - December 2022
Learn more about Preston's time at USC by clicking here.
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University of Phoenix - Master of Business Administration (MBA)
3.95 out of 4.0 GPA (Grade Point Average)
January 2012 - April 2013
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University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB)
Concentration: Global Business Management
3.75 out of 4.0 GPA (Grade Point Average)
December 2006 - December 2011