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.

Experience

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.

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.

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.

International Account Manager

SCHOTT North America, Inc.
Seattle, WA, USA
October 2020 – July 2021

Global strategic account lead, focused on meeting select customer needs through innovative pharmaceutical primary packaging product solutions.

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.

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.

Project Manager

Bartenbach AG
Mainz, Germany
July 2013 – June 2014

Contributed to the management of multi-faceted projects aimed at providing interactive and efficient communications between customers and service providers with the goal of expanding markets and driving companies toward a competitive edge in competitive markets.

Professional Development

Institution	Certification	Course	Date	URL
Sales for Life^TM	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

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

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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

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