Chris Acosta has in excess of 20 years of life science experience and has worked in a variety of capacities with almost every major pharmaceutical client in the world. From the execution of small thought leader identification and mapping projects to the launching of enterprise-wide global thought leader management systems for Fortune 500 pharmaceutical clients. Chris has demonstrated his innovative expertise, unparalleled work ethic, and commitment to success.
While at Medidata, Chris managed a portfolio of key Contract Research Organization (CRO) clients and was able to successfully grow the business 100% in his first year — going from roughly 560 studies in year one and finishing in excess of 1,700+ studies over a three-year time frame. (~$62 Million In Revenue)
Prior to joining Medidata, Chris was the Vice President of Client Operations at Qforma, Chris has also held the position of Director of Project Management Office (PMO) at OneWorld Inc. in Parsippany NJ, and held various leadership roles at Advanced Health Media (AHM).
As part of his field experience, Chris held the position of Senior Territory Manager at HealthVision/Parkstone Medical. He managed the deployment of handheld electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) devices and web-based electronic medical record software solutions for the entire east coast. Chris has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Robert Morris University and a continuing education Mini-MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management.
Versatile business professional with comprehensive product development experience and a passion for developing and delivering information services, big data projects, and custom CRM solutions.
Results-oriented leader with a proven record of leveraging technology to drive sustainable business improvement and develop long-term relationships with key life science clients.
- Problem solver: Analytical thinker with the time-tested ability to decisively assess challenges and eliminate barriers. Effectively influences product teams through relationship building; drives business and cultural change in matrix environments.
- Distinctive leader: Proven leadership in both start-up and corporate cultures of variant sizes. Demonstrated ability to direct senior leaders and teams in the process of building a high-performing winning culture to achieve growth aspirations.
- Results & growth oriented: Uncompromising commitment to success; proven ability to craft strategies to grow established and new businesses, translating strategy into execution; willing to take appropriate risks.
