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Ric Downs

Visionary · DISC type Ds
VP of Sales at Fuse Oncology, Inc.
📍 Charlotte Metro, United States

Ric Downs is a commercial executive with over 20 years of experience scaling healthcare technology, AI platforms, and SaaS solutions. He specializes in building sales organizations and executing go-to-market strategies for PE-backed companies. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, high-energy, and knowledgeable leader. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

He recently helped lead a partnership between Fuse Oncology and Elekta to bring advanced revenue and compliance software to more radiation oncology clinics nationwide.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
VP of Sales
Location
Charlotte Metro, United States
Personality Overview

How Ric shows up

Direct & Assertive
Big Vision Person
Fast But Thoughtful

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Ric cares about

AI in Oncology
Leads the commercial launch of AI-driven SaaS platforms at Fuse Oncology, focusing on revenue cycle and workflow automation in radiation oncology.
Commercial GTM Strategy
Specializes in designing and executing go-to-market strategies for healthcare tech, having significantly reduced sales cycles and driven market growth in previous roles.
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Career

Work history

11-2023 - 11-2025
VP of Sales
Fuse Oncology, Inc.
4-2022 - 8-2023
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Veris Health
5-2012 - 4-2022
Vice President of Oncology & Diagnostic Imaging Sales
Avante Health Solutions
3-2011 - 4-2012
Director of Sales
UPMC (D3 Oncology Solutions)
11-2010 - 5-2011
National Sales Manager (ONS:Edge)
Oncology Nursing Society
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1986 - 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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