Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Galina Edwards

Encino

Summary

Accomplished professional with a robust background in healthcare and pharmaceuticals fields, having led a 60-person team at Novartis Pharma. Expert in strategic planning and project management, with a keen eye for detail. Managed a few post-marketing research projects in Moscow ( with Allergan Pharmaceutical and Novartis).

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Services Coordinator

WHCHC
07.2023 - Current
  • Managing case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
  • Conducting medical and non-medical assessments to identify resident needs.
  • Facilitating workshops and informational sessions, promoting resident knowledge of available services.
  • Collaborating with social service agencies to streamline referral processes for residents in need.

National Sales Manager

Allergan Pharmaceuticals
09.2015 - 08.2019
  • Successfully launched a new business division ( Cool Sculpting, Breast Implants), including strategic planning, logistic,and execution
  • Built and managed relationship with KOLs
  • Built and led a high-professional team over 15 people
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams; such us post-marketing research to assess product performance, safety, and market adoption, to enhance product offerings and optimize sales processes.


Field Force Manager

Novartis Pharma
04.2013 - 08.2019
  • Managed multifunctional team of over 60 people .
  • Collaborated with medical and marketing team for a market launch of a new class of medication of Type 2 Diabetes (Galvus) in Moscow and central region.
  • Built relationship with KOLs, distributors, MDs to initiate and support post-marketing research programs



I worked as a medical sales representative and key account manager between 2008-2013 with Novartis Parma ( Department of Social Significant Disease and Disorder).

Medical Doctor

Children's Hospital and Private Clinics in Russia
09.1992 - 02.2012
  • Pediatrician, Gastroenterologist
  • Hospital, Urgent care, Private clinic


  • Diagnosed and treated pediatric patients, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans for complex cases.


Education

No Degree - Physical Therapy

Physical And Occupational Therapy Aide
West Valley Occupational Center, CA
04-2022

M.D. - Finance

Moscow School of Economy
Perm And Moscow
07-2003

M.D. - Pediatrics

Perm State University
Perm, Russia
07-1993

Skills

    Ability to manage timelines

    Great communication skills

    Experience managing end-to-end projects

    Very attentive to details

Certification

  • Community and Public Health Trainings- [1 time per 6 months , 2023-2025] Community Health Worker

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Resident Services Coordinator

WHCHC
07.2023 - Current

National Sales Manager

Allergan Pharmaceuticals
09.2015 - 08.2019

Field Force Manager

Novartis Pharma
04.2013 - 08.2019

Medical Doctor

Children's Hospital and Private Clinics in Russia
09.1992 - 02.2012

No Degree - Physical Therapy

Physical And Occupational Therapy Aide

M.D. - Finance

Moscow School of Economy

M.D. - Pediatrics

Perm State University
Galina Edwards