Andrea Todd-Harlin

• Created and executed targeted PR campaigns to raise awareness of organization and initiatives.
• Increased revenues and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams in developing comprehensive policy positions that advanced organizational objectives.
• Assisted in drafting testimony, comment letters, and other official statements submitted on behalf of the organization during regulatory proceedings or legislative hearings.
• Actively participated in relevant industry groups or coalitions to stay informed about emerging trends or developments pertinent to the organization''s goals.
• Utilized strong negotiation skills to advance the organization''s interests during legislative or regulatory discussions.
• Built strong relationships with key government stakeholders for effective communication and collaboration.
• Monitored and analyzed policy, legislation and regulatory activities at local, state and federal government levels.

• Developed advocacy initiatives and legislative agenda to advance corporate priorities that safeguarded patient prescription drug access and pharmacy reimbursement.
• Monitored and analyzed legislation for emerging policy issues across 50 states that impact the pharmacy, pharmacy benefit manager and prescription drug industry.
• Developed policy development that will inform and drive Smart-Fills advocacy and engagement plan.
• Drafted and advanced legislation and regulatory proposals that benefited corporate priorities.
• Effectively communicate policy issues with legislators, state agencies, regulators, industry leaders, as well as corporate customers, executive leadership, and company staff.
• Participate on industry-related associations, steering committees, and networking organizations to build relationships and communicate company priorities.
• Manage company's involvement in federal level activities ensuring a seat at the table with both elected officials and national trade groups working on relevant issues of pharmacy reimbursement in Medicaid and Medicare.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
• Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.

Develop the Senate legislative agenda for programmatic activities under the jurisdiction of the Health and Human Services Committee. Provide detailed policy analysis and organizational direction regarding commercial health insurance, the individual market and the MNsure exchange, Medicare and Medicaid, pharmacy, health licensing boards, and medical facility regulation.

• Assemble the $18B biennial Senate HHS budget in conjunction with the Chair, fiscal staff, Senate counsel
• Work collaboratively with legislative members, Governor's office, agencies, lobbyists, trade groups, etc
• Serve as Chief of Staff for partisan/nonpartisan HHS team in executing legislative efforts
• Leverage public affairs strategies to advance HHS policy objectives: op eds, town halls, etc.
• Meet with C-suite company executives; build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop high-level legislative/public policy initiatives – reinsurance, insulin crisis, drug pricing, medical cannabis program, etc.
• Monitor federal legislative and regulatory issues, analyzing the effect on state policy efforts
• Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
• Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
• Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring smooth operation and timely completion of projects.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

• Managed complex research studies and served as consultant/facilitator for related areas of expertise. Acted as liaison with clinic staff, internal/external departments, grant partners, companies, etc.
• Developed detailed plans, timetables, resource estimates and tools to track multiple, simultaneous projects
• Designed and oversaw data collection processes; developed methodology to assess data accuracy
• Conducted focus groups, summarized interviews, performed qualitative analysis
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
• Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

• Served as a subject matter expert consulting in health services research to help practitioners strengthen their competitive position through robust study design, marketing materials and patient education.
• Analyzed data, recommended clinical practice guidelines, translated research into quality care initiatives.
• Wrote research grant proposals, edited peer-reviewed articles, created peer education presentations.
• Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
• Conducted in-depth data analysis to identify areas of improvement and opportunities for growth.
• Served as a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex industry landscapes.
• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
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• Established the Research & Education Department at a start-up medical practice, building revenue through focused initiatives averaging double-digit year-over-year growth. Worked closely with leadership team to define strategic plan to position the company nationally in sports medicine.
• Identified funding opportunities, wrote grant proposals, site-managed post-market clinical studies
• Partnered with surgeons and medical device makers to identify improvements for prosthetics and biologics
• Executed the intellectual property process for a physician-designed medical device
• Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.

Epidemiologist, Senior. Managed multimillion-dollar NIH grant on childhood asthma, positioning MN for additional federal funding by becoming designated as an “Asthma Action State.”

Epidemiologist, Intermediate. Hired and led a team of 10 staff members to implement a statewide work-related trauma surveillance system credited with increasing survival rates of workplace trauma by more than 15%.

• Determined important variables for each case such as location and severity of outbreak and both laboratory and clinical findings.
• Established professional networks within the field by actively participating in industry conferences, workshops, and collaborative research projects.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive public health solutions for disease outbreaks.
• Secured funding for epidemiological research projects by writing successful grant proposals and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Coordinated multi-year research studies investigating long-term impacts of specific diseases on population health outcomes.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of public health interventions using rigorous quantitative methods, ensuring optimal results for affected communities.
• Streamlined data collection processes by developing efficient survey methods and utilizing advanced statistical software tools.
• Reduced the spread of illness by designing, implementing, and evaluating targeted intervention programs.
• Enhanced community awareness of disease prevention through educational campaigns and presentations.