Pharma Sales Kickoff Keynote: Unite R&D, MSL, and Sales to Accelerate Pipeline Wins
Devon Harris
Three-Time Olympian | Pharma Team Performance Keynote Speaker
Olympian Devon Harris helps R&D, Commercial, and Clinical teams collaborate like champions, even under regulatory pressure and tight launch deadlines.
Mission Ignition
The science may be complex, but the mission is simple: deliver safer, faster therapies to patients who cannot wait. From oncology discovery to global launch, every handoff must be seamless while guidance, safety signals, and market forces shift by the week.
Every role, from bench scientists to brand managers, depends on people who can collaborate under pressure, navigate regulatory uncertainty, and lead without losing sight of the patients counting on your breakthrough.
That’s where Devon Harris delivers.
Devon understands high-stakes collaboration and performance when lives are on the line. He trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, then pushed a Jamaican bobsled at 90 mph with the world watching. His story inspires but his proven framework equip teams with the tools they need. His keynotes fuse that launch-under-fire mindset with practical tools so R&D, MSL, and commercial teams stay clear, calm, and connected from pre-clinical to post-market.
Devon’s Pharma Industry Expertise: Having worked with 15+ life science organizations, Devon understands the unique challenges of drug development timelines, regulatory compliance pressures, and the emotional weight of knowing your work directly impacts patient lives.
Pharma Sales Kickoff Keynote
Why Devon Harris Works
Mini-Metric*
Mini-Metric*
Mini-Metric*
Faster approval-to-launch handoff
Sprint-start strategies that cut cross-functional lag
15 % reduction
Higher field-force engagement
Purpose-first storytelling that re-energizes reps and MSLs
+18 point survey lift
Fewer silo-driven delays
Olympic relay tactics that align clinical, commercial, and compliance
1.5 fewer review cycles
Pressure-proof culture
60-second reset tools that prevent burnout in launch teams
25 % burnout drop
Faster approval-to-launch handoff
Sprint-start strategies that cut cross-functional lag
15 % reduction
Faster approval-to-launch handoff
Sprint-start strategies that cut cross-functional lag
15 % reduction
Mini-Metric*
Faster approval-to-launch handoff
Mini-Metric*
Sprint-start strategies that cut cross-functional lag
Mini-Metric*
15 % reduction
Mini-Metric*
Higher field-force engagement
Mini-Metric*
Purpose-first storytelling that re-energizes reps and MSLs
Mini-Metric*
+18 point survey lift
Mini-Metric*
Fewer silo-driven delays
Mini-Metric*
Olympic relay tactics that align clinical, commercial, and compliance
Mini-Metric*
1.5 fewer review cycles
Mini-Metric*
Pressure-proof culture
Mini-Metric*
60-second reset tools that prevent burnout in launch teams
Mini-Metric*
25 % burnout drop
Mini-Metric*
Faster approval-to-launch handoff
Mini-Metric*
Sprint-start strategies that cut cross-functional lag
Mini-Metric*
15 % reduction
Mini-Metric*
Faster approval-to-launch handoff
Mini-Metric*
Sprint-start strategies that cut cross-functional lag
Mini-Metric*
15 % reduction
*Aggregated from post-event client pulse surveys (2019-2024)
What Devon Delivers to Pharma Teams
Reconnect Teams with Patient-Centered Purpose
Help everyone from preclinical researchers to field sales teams remember why their work matters—and how that purpose drives performance through the toughest challenges.
Build Resilience Through Regulatory Setbacks & Trial Delays
Equip teams with Olympic-proven mental frameworks to push through FDA feedback loops, failed trials, and compliance challenges without losing momentum.
Break Down Silos Between Clinical, Commercial & Compliance
Using championship teamwork strategies, align R&D, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Regulatory teams around shared goals—even when priorities seem to conflict.
Increase Agility in Fast-Changing Therapeutic Markets
Teach teams how to pivot effectively when competitors enter your space, when trials don't go as planned, or when market access requirements shift.
Develop Leadership at Every Level
From principal scientists to regional sales managers, help your people see themselves as leaders who drive patient outcomes through collaboration and accountability.
Create a Performance Culture That Thrives Under Pressure
Deliver mindset tools that keep teams calm, focused, and productive through accelerated timelines, global launches, and high-stakes product decisions.
You’ll also learn about Devon’s speaking fee
and availability to speak at your event
TRUSTED BY LEADING LIFE SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS
What Association Leaders Say
AVAILABLE FORMATS
Keynote Presentations
- Sales kickoff energizers
- R&D team alignment sessions
- Cross-functional leadership summits
- Product launch rallies
Interactive Workshops
- Team resilience building
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Leadership development intensives
Specialized Sessions
- MSL team motivation
- Clinical operations alignment
- Regulatory team resilience
Delivery Options: In-Person or Virtual | Fully Customized to Your Therapeutic Focus
Custom-Fit Promise
No add-on fees for tailoring. Relevance to your pharma reality is always included. Devon interviews stakeholders, studies your pipeline, and weaves your language into every story, slide, and takeaway.
Keep On Pushing Guarantee
If your post-event pulse survey shows less than a ten percent lift in engagement or alignment, Devon will deliver a follow-up virtual session for your launch leaders at no cost.
Ready to Align Science and Sales around One Mission?
Your next product launch or kickoff deserves Olympic energy and actionable insight.