Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Awards
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Lindsay B. DiGiacomo

Mendham,USA

Summary

Top-Performing, Success-Driven, Patient-Focused, Outgoing & Experienced Solid Tumor and Hematology Oncology Sales Professional With Proven Track Record in Target Accounts & Institutions

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Cell Therapy Account Specialist

Legend Biotech
Newark, NJ
08.2021 - Current
  • Drives multiple myeloma CAR-T brand choice amongst high-target institution-based oncology customers in New Jersey, Manhattan and Long Island to consistently meet and exceed sales performance goals.
  • A comprehensive understanding of Legend and competitor products in our therapeutic area, and an in-depth knowledge of the complexities associated with the disease state.
  • Manages referral bases within healthcare systems.
  • Understand the needs and issues of various stakeholders at all levels, triaging to appropriate internal stakeholders for support.
  • Understands the issues and opportunities unique to the New York Metro/New Jersey area.
  • Provides insights to the cross-functional team including account business trends, and potential changes in the therapeutic landscape.
  • Leverages intel and insights to develop and assertively implement an account business plan to meet customer needs.
  • Collaborates with internal team and external members on diverse cross-functional projects linked to high-target accounts.
  • Seeks opportunities for goal attainment by addressing challenges.
  • Leads matrix team peers by proactively taking initiative in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.
  • Actively promotes the appropriate use of Legend’s products to healthcare professionals in accordance with Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines.

* Launch of Carvykti

Precision Medicine Account Lead - NJ/NY

Bayer
Whippany, NJ
01.2021 - Current
  • Leads a high-performance multidisciplinary account team to accelerate adoption, maximize access and drive revenue growth for tumor-agnostic Vitrakvi patients, providing support in all facets to secure the patient on therapy
  • Leads development of integrated strategic account plans
  • Identify and prioritize key stakeholders across patient journey and collaborate with clinicians
  • Engage in high-level discussions with decision makers at D and C-suite level to implement and execute precision medicine initiatives that result in increased identification of NTRK fusion positive patients
  • Partner with targeted healthcare systems i.e
  • RWJBH, Hackensack-Meridian, NYP, MSKCC and more

Oncology Sales Consultant - Precision Medicine

Bayer
Newark, NJ
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Demonstrates mastery of product by delivering clinical discussions to identify appropriate patients, providing support in all facets to secure the patient on therapy
  • Target, develop and identify largest potential in both community and academic centers in Northern NJ to pull through identification and therapy initiation of providers and institutions
  • Key account management to drive growth and reach goals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Medical, ONE, DXaM, Oncology counterparts and headquarters)
  • Secure and execute Bayer leadership and hospital leadership meetings i.e
  • CINJ
  • Continually seek feedback, areas of development and growth from RSM and execute
  • Demonstrates sales results and leadership behaviors both within region and nation
  • Social Media Squad National Lead, Quarterly Business Review Regional Lead, Guest Trainer, "Charlie Brenner" winner, #1 performing region 2019

CyberKnife Oncology Specialist - Physician Account Manager

RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
North Jersey Territory
06.2015 - 03.2019
  • Responsible for CyberKnife growth by calling on oncologists, surgical oncologists, urologists in Northern NJ
  • Effectively communicate clinical benefits of CyberKnife on multiple solid tumor sites
  • Ability to navigate hospital systems, c-suite executives and physician gatekeepers with the development of strong relationships
  • Target, interpret data, and move customers through the buying cycle to develop physician advocates
  • Developed and maintain lasting customer relationships in assigned territory
  • Works as a resource for physicians, nurse navigators, office staff and hospital institutions
  • Track CyberKnife, Thoracic and Oncology program growth by CPT coding and Crimson
  • Works to uncover and overcome physicians' objections and partner together to become a resource while having a patient focused benefit and close for the business
  • Ability to collaborate with internal/external partners
  • Works to develop and implement strategic business plan
  • Partner with key stakeholders within hospital institutions
  • Consistently reaches and exceeds target goal
  • Launch Experience - CyberKnife 2016, Nearly doubled target volume goal
  • Finished 2017 exceeding goal, year-over-year growth, 2018 40% growth

Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - Tier III, Morristown Territory

Daiichi Sankyo Pharmaceuticals
Parsippany, NJ
11.2008 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for calling on Primary Care Internists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists
  • Develop physicians' knowledge of pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics
  • Strong product knowledge and marketplace trends
  • Work with not only physicians but office "gatekeepers" to be resource
  • Work with pharmacists to make sure they are aware of coverage and indications
  • Work with counterpart members to reach large physician population
  • Uncover physicians' need and close on product
  • Function well independently and as a group member
  • Applies learned product knowledge to "close" deal
  • Recognition/Awards
  • - Superstar Savaysa Launch Contest
  • - Hypertension Cash Contest
  • - POA District and Regional Savaysa Role Play Winner
  • - Welchol Task Force 2011-2012
  • - Onboarding of New Hires, Mentor
  • - Selected to be a part of Sales Simulation for New Hires
  • - Welchol Presenter at POA and Splinter Meetings
  • - Thought of as team leader within Morristown District
  • - Consistently finishes in top 20 percent for performance
  • - Has developed and grown major KOL's within territory
  • - Receives Exceeding or Performing on Mid and Year-End Review

Director of Sales

Springfield Precision Instruments.
Wood-Ridge, NJ
09.2007 - 10.2008
  • Responsible for sales management of client base of national retailers
  • Develop domestic and direct import, business to business
  • Research, prepare and present client potential new item
  • Oversee key client relationships
  • Work with internal groups to develop marketing strategies & packaging
  • Manage independent representatives nationwide, supervise office staff
  • Prepare reports following meeting to inform company of progress
  • Function well independently
  • Applies learned product knowledge to "close" deal
  • Strong knowledge of product offerings and manufacturing capabilities
  • Exceed sales goals with new accounts, spend projected at 5.4 million

Northeast New Jersey Field Sales Representative

Hunterdon Brewing Co.
Phillipsburg, NJ
09.2006 - 09.2007
  • Manage existing client base and develop new business
  • Meet or exceed all sales goals, grew business 35 percent
  • Educate clients and provide necessary POS materials
  • Research competitor products and customer ratings
  • Build and strengthen client relationships
  • Represent company at industry trade shows

Account Coordinator

Coyne Public Relations
Parsippany, NJ
10.2005 - 08.2006
  • Cold call various publications and news outlets
  • Build relationships with media contacts
  • Secure unpaid media placements
  • Prepare pitch team material
  • Help pitch potential clients
  • Organize media and PR events
  • Maintain relationships with current clients

Education

B.A. - Journalism, Theater

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
University Park, PA
05.2005

Skills

  • Excellent presentation and speaking skills
  • Effective Written Communication
  • Sales Closing Expertise
  • Driven to Perform
  • Market Opportunity Assessment

Extracurricular Activities

Rescue Dogs Rock NYC, Volunteer Scooby-Doo Rescue Mission, Volunteer Penn State Alumni Association, 05/01/05, Present Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Member Development Committee, Awarded "Most Outstanding Senior" in 2005 PENN STATE Dance Marathon "THON" Children's Cancer Charity, Morale Committee 2003, Selected THON Dancer 2005 Penn State Panhellenic Council, 2004 Judicial Board Member

Awards

  • Hearst Award Nominee, 2005
  • National Honor Society, 1999-2001

Timeline

Cell Therapy Account Specialist

Legend Biotech
08.2021 - Current

Precision Medicine Account Lead - NJ/NY

Bayer
01.2021 - Current

Oncology Sales Consultant - Precision Medicine

Bayer
03.2019 - 01.2021

CyberKnife Oncology Specialist - Physician Account Manager

RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
06.2015 - 03.2019

Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - Tier III, Morristown Territory

Daiichi Sankyo Pharmaceuticals
11.2008 - 06.2015

Director of Sales

Springfield Precision Instruments.
09.2007 - 10.2008

Northeast New Jersey Field Sales Representative

Hunterdon Brewing Co.
09.2006 - 09.2007

Account Coordinator

Coyne Public Relations
10.2005 - 08.2006

B.A. - Journalism, Theater

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Lindsay B. DiGiacomo