Darci Cook MS RD CSOWM CDCES
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Harvard trained, Senior Clinical Sales Professional consistently driving top sales results in Health Systems, Specialty, and Primary Care in the Indiana Market. Proven high-performing, collaborative leader with a strong clinical background. Well-equipped to enhance market dominance of Wegovy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Obesity Care Specialist
Novo Nordisk Inc
New Albany, IN
12.2022 - Current
- Executed sales strategy for Obesity Business Unit in newly created, large southern Indiana territory
- COE winner, 2023
Executive Obesity Educator
Novo Nordisk
, Indiana
12.2017 - 12.2022
- Exceeded Brand growth goals 2011-2021 (2019: 200%, 2020: 175%, 2021: 250%)
- Partnered with Indiana health systems to develop infrastructure for obesity care:
- Franciscan: Journey to Health
- Community Health Network: Strive for Personal Health
- Ascension: Obesity Pilot, 77 patients enrolled
- Partnered with individual practices to develop Chronic Weight Management Programs
- Examples include but are not limited to:
- Achieve - Westfield Premier Physicians
- Premier Family Medicine Weight Management Program
- Women's Care OBGYN - Weight Management Program
- Meridian Bariatrics Medical Weight Management Program
Sr. Diabetes Educator
Novo Nordisk
, Indiana
01.2011 - 12.2017
- Pioneered Population Health Management strategies in health systems through education and targeted strategies for >9% A1c patient population
- Franciscan ACO/Quality Initiative partnership
- Community Health Network (Primeria) PHM partnership
- American Health Network Quality Initiative partnership
- Developed strong collaborative partnerships with NNI stakeholders for alignment and goal achievement (DCS/DBM/RAM)
- Adapted to changes in national strategy to meet needs of rapidly changing market
- Peer Mentor: field rides with new Educators, ongoing support
Adjunct Professor
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Designed and taught 300 level Nutrition course.
Adjunct Professor
Davenport University
, Michigan
05.2008 - 12.2010
- Designed and taught 300 level Nutrition course.
Diabetes Educator
Quintiles
, Michigan
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Supported diabetes sales team as Diabetes Educator for Sanofi-Aventis to drive insulin initiation and adherence in Michigan and Indiana.
Program Director
Indiana University Health Diabetes Center
Indianapolis
10.2005 - 01.2008
- Directed program and managed Diabetes Center staff of 6 Educators/Administrative Support
- Conducted personnel evaluations, coached for performance improvement, hired staff, managed budget
- Developed Curriculum, and Diabetes Protocols in collaboration with IU Medical Directors
- Supervised research projects including the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) with IU School of Medicine
- Preceptor for medical students, nursing students, dietetic interns, and pharmacy residents
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations, obtained ADA Recognition
Nutrition Consultant
05.2000 - 12.2007
- Presented nutrition and diabetes related programs for: Eli Lilly & Company, Roche Diagnostics, Roche Disetronic, Bayer Diagnostics, Franciscan Heart Center, Amylin Pharmaceuticals.
Sales Representative
F.A. Davis Publishing Company
10.2003 - 10.2005
- Executed sales of Nursing/Allied Health college textbooks: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio
- Exceeded sales goals: Exceeded sales goals in territory by 15% each year
Certified Diabetes Educator
Indiana University Health
05.2000 - 10.2003
- Presenter for Indiana University School of Medicine Annual Physician Diabetes Update
- Conducted Diabetes Education for Endocrinology patients
- Counseled patients on weight management strategies
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Ball State University
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Managed lab portion of both undergraduate and graduate Food Management classes
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Food Science, Food Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.1998
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Circle of Excellence, 2023
- Impact Calibration Excellence, 2023 Q4, 2024 Q1, Q2 earning top compensation for IC
- Vision Award, Area 2021: Developed state-wide Obesity Care Program resulting in Novo Nordisk (NNI) partnership across Franciscan Alliance Health System, retention of NNI obesity products on formulary, growth of NNI Brand (37%).
- Vision Award, Area 2019; Developed Obesity Pilot resulting 77 Ascension Health Employees treated with Saxenda for 12 months. Brand growth of 78%, Saxenda was retained on HS formulary.
- Selected for National Leadership Team: Think Tank, 2024
- Selected for Regional Leadership Team: Solutions Team, 2024
- High-performing Educator: Exceeded Brand growth goals 2011-2021 (2019: 200%, 2020: 175%, 2021: 250%).
- Interim Obesity Regional Field Trainer national program, 2019 to 2021. Management training opportunities including: Situational Leadership, Coaching/Documentation, Lead workshops at POAs: 2020, 2021, 2022
- Flexible Leadership and Customer Focus Trailblazer Award, Area 2015 Established and co-lead National Diabetes Health System Team, 2014 to 2018; Developed National Playbook
- Area Diabetes Leadership team, 2015 to 2017
- Mentor Team, 2013 to 2024 (mentees: DE/OE/OCS)
Certification
- Board Certified Specialist Obesity Weight Management (CSOWM), 2019
- Harvard School of Medicine Executive Education Program in Obesity Care, 2019
- Master of Science in Nutrition, 2005
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), 2003
- Registered Dietitian (RD), 2000
Timeline
Executive Obesity Care Specialist
Novo Nordisk Inc
12.2022 - Current
Executive Obesity Educator
Novo Nordisk
12.2017 - 12.2022
Sr. Diabetes Educator
Novo Nordisk
01.2011 - 12.2017
Adjunct Professor
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
01.2010 - 12.2014
Adjunct Professor
Davenport University
05.2008 - 12.2010
Diabetes Educator
Quintiles
01.2008 - 01.2009
Program Director
Indiana University Health Diabetes Center
10.2005 - 01.2008
Sales Representative
F.A. Davis Publishing Company
10.2003 - 10.2005
Nutrition Consultant
05.2000 - 12.2007
Certified Diabetes Educator
Indiana University Health
05.2000 - 10.2003
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Ball State University
09.1999 - 06.2000
Master of Science - Nutrition
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Food Science, Food Management
Central Michigan University
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