Amber Hamby
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-driven and goal-oriented professional with a proven track record of success across multiple organizations. 4-time President's Club award winner. Specialized in Field Reimbursement for the past 2 1/2 years in rare disease. Skilled in quickly establishing trust and becoming an integral part of any office. Consistently brings value, in-depth clinical knowledge, and superior communication skills. Excels at exceeding expectations and making a positive impact. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with a passion for helping patients and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Specialist
Corcept Therapeutics
10.2024 - Current
- Selected to re-launch Korlym in the Endocrinology rare disease space in an underperforming territory with a unique specialty product
- Managed market access though a complex specialty pharmacy distribution network
- Helped develop KOL relationships in collaboration with the TLL (Thought Leader Liaison) team
Field Reimbursement Manager
Verona Pharma
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Start-up experience working with 16 territory managers launching Ohtuvayre for COPD through a specialty pharmacy network
- Selected as one of 6 FRMs to work closely with the trade and market access team
- Provided leadership, marketplace insight, and training for the Territory Managers and Regional Sales Directors
- Worked with practice managers to assist with the access conversion process for patients prescribed therapy throughout a large geography
- In collaboration with cross-functional teams, identified and developed solutions to address coverage and reimbursement barriers
Territory Business Manager
Avadel Pharmaceuticals
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Rare Disease experience launching a new therapy for the Narcolepsy community in the initial sales force in a start up
- President’s Club Winner for 2023-#6 out of 50, 2024 ranking #4 for President’s Club
- Field Reimbursement experience managing the relationship with four Specialty Pharmacies, a REMS program, and a complex fulfillment process
- Selected to serve as a select group for the Marketing and Field Based Council for 2023-2024
Account Executive
ACTO
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Strategically partnered with pharmaceutical and medical device companies to build out an educational platform to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the sales force
- Presented 9 proposals within the first 6 months in a new field to many emerging or start up pharmaceutical companies
- Conducted detailed market analysis to identify new opportunities, yielding a 50% increase in qualified leads
Associate Regional Sales Manager
BioDelivery Sciences International
02.2017 - 07.2022
- Fastest promotion to Executive Territory Manager in company history
- Selected for a mentorship program with the VP of Market Access and Trade
- Promotion to Regional Field Trainer in 2021
- President’s Club Winner 2018 and 2019 (#1 Territory Manager in the nation for two consecutive years)
- Fastest promotion to Executive Territory Manager in company history
- Finished in the top 5 for 11 out of 17 consecutive quarters, 6 of those in the #1 spot
- Selected to train peers as the guest speaker for the August 2019 Initial Sales Training class
- Promoted as an interim Regional Sales Manager for the Northwest Team June 2019-December 2019
- Selected to serve on the Marketing and Field based council for 2020
- 1 out of 17 specialists on the “Early Elyxyb” team to launch a new Neurology migraine product
- Promoted to the first hybrid Territory Manager/Regional Sales Manager position in the company
Cofounder
Rorybird Children’s Clothing
06.2012 - 02.2016
- Established a brand of children’s clothing based in Singapore with original designs
- Built and grew the brand with a global footprint through marketing, trade shows, social media, and networking
- Coordinated all aspects of Sales and Marketing from product photography, media relations, and marketing materials to expand our brand awareness and overall sales
- Traveled throughout Southeast Asia to establish our supply chain by sourcing fabrics and develop relationships with manufacturers to create viable avenues for our growing supply chain
- Responsible for all aspects of business operations from designing product lines, accounting, logistics, inventory management, supply chain, marketing, and branding strategy to meet and exceed sales goals
- Upon relocation back to the US the company was sold to another larger company due to brand recognition
Senior Territory Manager
Salix Pharmaceuticals
03.2010 - 06.2012
- President’s Club Winner 2011
- Launched Xifaxan for Hepatic Encephalopathy in 2010 in a record breaking territory
- Finished Q3 and Q4 2010 ranked nationally #2 and #1
- Nominated for the Marketing and Field Based Council in 2011
- Selected to attend PCI for Leadership Development in December 2011
- MVP of IST training class 2010
- Selected to train peers at IST training 2012
Biologics Specialist
Orthofix
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Selected as one of three Biologic Specialists in the US to promote a new bone graft utilizing stem cell technology in a new expansion territory, as well as other biologics and fracture healing devices
- Increased territory annual revenue by 450%
- Displayed consistent growth quarter over quarter
- Valedictorian of training class
Professional Sales Representative II
Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Ranked #4 of 36 teams in the region in 2008
- Promoted to Team Leader finishing at 108% goal attainment, Neurology portfolio highest in the district at 105%
- Established relationships with targeted physicians while exceeding reach frequency goals by 10% and 24% respectively
- Nominated by District Manager and peers to serve as the Hospital/Clinic Liaison for territory working with P&T committees to add portfolio of products to formulary at major hospital systems
- Promoted to Professional Sales Representative II in July 2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Communications
The University of Texas at Austin
Skills
- Account and Territory Management
- Access and Reimbursement Specialist
- Patient Support Services
- Product Launch Management
- Start up experience
- Training and Development
- Leadership experience
- Specialty Pharmacy and HUB experience
- Brand Leader
- Proven Track Record of Excellence
Accomplishments Awards
- President’s Club Winner 2023, #6 out of 50
- President's Club Winner 2019, #1 out of 118
- President’s Club Winner 2018, #1 out of 112
- President’s Club Winner 2011, #7 out of 120
- 4 promotions in 5 years, the fastest promotion to Executive Territory Manager in company history at BDSI
- MVP of multiple training classes
Timeline
Clinical Specialist
Corcept Therapeutics
10.2024 - Current
Field Reimbursement Manager
Verona Pharma
06.2024 - 10.2024
Territory Business Manager
Avadel Pharmaceuticals
04.2023 - 06.2024
Account Executive
ACTO
07.2022 - 04.2023
Associate Regional Sales Manager
BioDelivery Sciences International
02.2017 - 07.2022
Cofounder
Rorybird Children’s Clothing
06.2012 - 02.2016
Senior Territory Manager
Salix Pharmaceuticals
03.2010 - 06.2012
Biologics Specialist
Orthofix
08.2008 - 03.2010
Professional Sales Representative II
Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
06.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Communications
The University of Texas at Austin
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