2026 SAMA Annual Conference  Speaker

Todd Burgess

Todd Burgess is a member of ZS’ global Healthcare Ecosystems Practice focusing on supporting key account teams become trusted advisors to their most important Healthcare Organizations (HCO’s) customers. As a key account enablement expert within the life science industry, Todd’s focus is on developing the strategic alignment between manufacturers and key accounts. He started his career “carrying a bag” as a cardiovascular representative at Merck and accumulated over 20 years of experience in various commercial roles throughout the organization. Previously serving as a key account manager and KAM program leader, his consultancy within the practice ranges from supporting business process transformation, talent development, KAM excellence initiatives, and value strategy development. Todd was also a former commercial leader within Merck’s Vaccines BU and is passionate about the impact vaccines play in improving public health.

He also serves as a subject matter expert within ZS’ Vaccines Center of Excellence (COE) and contributes regularly to research and thought leadership in the impact that preventative health & wellness can play in improving patient longevity and quality of life. Todd earned his BS in Chemistry from Baylor University and has an MBA from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business.