Christie Simpson, Sponsorships/Partnership Lead
Committee Member - Events Team, Women Leaders in Pharma
Unifying and inspiring, Christie Simpson is a dedicated leader who brings people together and builds talented and motivated cross-functional teams who are always equipped to take on large-scale challenges. She fosters close relationships both internally and externally where in her mind, there is always a solution to be found when people work together.
Passionate and open to opportunities, Christie excels in leading and executing product launches, securing new business, and expanding product indications. Her expertise stems from over 20 years in the biopharmaceutical industry with increasing levels of responsibility in sales management and marketing up to the level of Commercial Director.
Christie is approachable, empathetic and manages her teams using a collaborative approach. She has strong business acumen and communication skills with demonstrated abilities to set clear vision and create innovative national strategies. She is a natural communicator known for her creative ideas, tenacity, and unwavering commitment to delivering results.
A marathon runner and team sports athlete, Christie is highly disciplined, resilient, and determined. Christie has achieved exceptional results that have earned her many prestigious awards throughout her career including Director’s Excellence Awards for leadership, innovation, and sales management performance.
With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Acadia University, a certificate as a Mini-Practitioner in Innovation from ?What IF!, and a recent certificate in Digital Marketing from eCornell University, she strives to continuously expand her knowledge with personal development. Christie is also involved with many sports associations and non-profit organizations where she volunteers her time and enjoys giving back to her community.