Jake Kocal

Jake Kocal is an accomplished Sales and Marketing leader with 12 years of diverse commercial experience in Sales, Sales Training, Sales Leadership, Professional Relations, Next Generation Engagement, and Marketing roles.

Currently serving as the Dermatology Area Business Sales Leader at Novartis, responsible for Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan regions, Jake has a demonstrated track record of achieving results through strategic decision-making, building key relationships, and leading commercial and cross-functional teams.

With a passion for team leadership, brand building, and driving change, Jake's professional focus is on connecting with Dermatologists in the U.S. to build engagements and foster connections.

Jake holds an MBA in Marketing/Entrepreneurship from Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana University Bloomington.

Throughout his career, Jake has held various key roles at Novartis, including Next Generation Engagement Rotation - IHD Field Lead, Associate Director of Dermatology Marketing Thought Leader Liaison, and Associate Director of Professional Relations. Prior to Novartis, he has also contributed significantly to companies like Celgene, Galderma, Pfizer, and Maxim Healthcare Services, covering roles from Sales Management to Product Marketing.

Additionally, Jake has owned and operated his own business as the Owner and Sole Proprietor of JP's Landscape, showcasing his diverse entrepreneurial skills.

Jake Kocal's professional journey reflects a blend of expertise in sales, team leadership, marketing, and professional relations, with a clear focus on the dermatology industry and connecting with healthcare professionals.

His educational background, coupled with his extensive work experience, positions him as a seasoned professional in the field of dermatology sales and marketing.