Gary Foulk
Coeur D'Alene,ID
Summary
Highly experienced healthcare professional with 20 years of expertise in pharmacy operations, clinical communication, and team leadership. Excited to leverage my deep understanding of therapeutic areas and patient care to excel as a Medical Science Liaison, bridging science and clinical practice. I have a proven track record in developing pharmacy teams, building strong business relationships with providers, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care. I'm skilled in devising effective strategies to achieve company goals and improve patient health outcomes, resulting in increased revenue and enhanced team productivity. With a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, I have demonstrated the ability to work effectively unsupervised and quickly master new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Pharmacist
Kootenai Health
Coeur D'Alene, ID
10.2021 - Current
- Complete clinical workup on specialty medication, with a focus on lung and asthma.
- Built a relationship with Lung and Asthma providers starting February of 2022. Increasing prescription sales from $72,000 to $750,000 per month within two years.
- Leader of Medication Access Team. Work with providers in 40+ clinics to help patients gain access to needed medications.
- Complete prior authorizations and appeals as needed.
- Well-versed in multiple PBM platforms and CoverMyMeds to submit prior authorizations and appeals.
- Work with patients to obtain financial assistance thorough manufacture and/or grants.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects, and dosage directions, as prescribed.
- Communicated with physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications, incorrect dosing, formulary exchange, and allergic reactions.
- An essential part of the specialty pharmacy team that generated over $115 million in total sales in 2023.
- Obtained a certified specialty pharmacist license in December 2023.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Post Falls , ID
02.2015 - 10.2021
- Rebuilt a struggling pharmacy.
- Increased script count from 180 scripts per day to over 550 scripts per day.
- Increased monthly pharmacy sales from $350K to over $1M from 2015 to 2021.
- Exceeded yearly company goals in script count increase, pharmacy delight scores, patient adherence, sales, and verified by promise time.
- Champion of Champions: Customer Satisfaction 2016.
- Managed a highly efficient team of three pharmacists and 13 technicians.
- Oversaw work activities, performance, and service quality of pharmacy staff.
- Counseled and educated patients on potential drug interactions, side effects, proper dose timing, and medication storage.
- Considered a training store for the district: Trained 10+ new pharmacist.
- Hiring manager for the district during Covid pandemic: Interviewed and hired pharmacist.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Administered thousands of vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- District "go-to" person for pharmacy-related issues and questions.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Pompano Beach, FL
03.2012 - 02.2015
- Managed a 24-hour, high-volume pharmacy.
- Pharmacy manager of the year 2013.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Pompano Beach, FL
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Opened and managed a new Walgreens pharmacy.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2010
Skills
- Expertise in lung and asthma specialty medications
- Communication and relationship building
- Scientific data analysis and interpretation
- Experience delivering educational presentations
- Cross-functional collaboration with healthcare providers
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning and problem-solving
- KOL (Key Opinion Leader) engagement
- Regulatory compliance and PBM platform proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration with healthcare providers
- Sales skills
Licensure and Certifications
Certified Specialty Pharmacist
- December 2023 - Present. Cert ID - SPCB003338
Registered Pharmacist - State of Idaho
- January 2015 - Present. License number - P7192
Registered Pharmacist - State of Florida
- August 2010 - Present. License number - PS46710
Registered Pharmacist - State of Washington
- November 2014 - Currently on hold. License number - PH60451979
Pharmacy based immunization delivery, Basic life support (CPR and AED)
- August 2010 - Present
Timeline
Specialty Pharmacist
Kootenai Health
10.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
02.2015 - 10.2021
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
03.2012 - 02.2015
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
03.2011 - 02.2012
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Nova Southeastern University