Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Eddie Williams 

VP of Sales, Respiratory & Dermatology

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Born and raised in Robinson, West Virginia, Eddie grew up in a financially challenged, but extremely supportive family. His parents instilled a tremendous amount of confidence in him, which led to his future achievements. After attending Grambling State University in Louisiana, he went on to receive his BS in Biology and Chemistry from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Today, he lives in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania with his wife, Deanna, their 4-year-old daughter, and their two sons, who will be attending Atlanta's Morehouse College this fall.

After beginning his career as a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep in 1980, Eddie received several awards and promotions before joining Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation as a VP of Sales in early 2003. Novartis researches, develops, manufacturers and markets leading innovative prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions. The company's mission is to improve people's lives by pioneering novel healthcare solutions. As one of the world's leading pharmaceuticals companies, Novartis appealed to Eddie because of it's strong performance and one of the most robust product pipelines in the industry. He also fell in love with the culture and the core values. The people he met upon his arrival encouraged strong teamwork, positive connections with co-workers, and a keen customer focus. A cross-functional team approach and supportive environment offer Eddie the flexibility to do the things he feels necessary in driving the business. He feels training and development are the roots of continued and future success for his team.

Eddie is responsible for the sales of several products, primarily in the respiratory and dermatology therapeutic areas. He also leads a staff of more than 700. Not only is he proud of his team's contributions to the top and bottom line, he is also committed to developing future leaders of the organization.

One of Eddie's greatest accomplishments at Novartis so far is the launch of a successful new respiratory product. He's also facilitated the promotion of a number of people to leadership positions. Eddie's ambitions are to be an integral part of the company's vision of growth and to take on greater organizational responsibility.