Mike Close

Mike Close has significant work experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Mike is currently working at Stemline Therapeutics, where they hold the position of Executive Director, Head of U.S. Commercial Distribution and Patient Services since November 2021. Prior to this role, from November 2020 to April 2022, they worked as the Senior Director, U.S. Trade Channels, 3PL, and GPOs at Stemline Therapeutics.

Before joining Stemline Therapeutics, Mike Close worked at Intercept Pharmaceuticals as the Direct, U.S. Channel Accounts from July 2019 to October 2020. Mike also gained valuable experience at Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where they served as the Director, Specialty Pharmacy Network from 2014 to June 2019.

In addition, Mike Close has a strong background in sales and trade relations. Mike held the position of Director of Specialty Pharmacy Solutions and Trade Relations at Cardinal Health from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, they worked as the Senior Director of Sales at McKesson from 2008 to 2012.

Mike'scareer began in 1984 when they served in the US Navy as a Strategic Communications professional until October 1988. Mike then transitioned to the private sector and held various sales and management positions at companies such as Oncology Therapeutics Network, Kimberly-Clark, and Kraft Foods Group.

Overall, Mike Close has a rich and diverse work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with expertise in commercial distribution, trade channels, specialty pharmacy network, and sales.

Mike Close attended Indiana University Bloomington, where they studied Business Administration and Management, General. Mike then went on to pursue an MBA in International Business at the University of Wisconsin. The specific start and end years for both educational experiences are not provided.