Jack Thomason
Advanced Platforms - Cell & Gene Therapy
13014 Waterleaf Dr. Saint John,IN
Summary
A forward-thinking, collaborative and proven biotech professional. Whether it be as a leader or an individual contributor, my career experiences to date have resulted in strong relationship building skills, total account management and exceeding company goals throughout numerous specialties. I’m genuinely interested in people, allowing me to create foundational relationships that inspire/motivate individuals, teams, and accounts to collaborate on a common goal(s). I bring enthusiasm and passion to day- to- day responsibilities and I’m driven by the opportunity to deliver innovative medicines, which provide hope for patients and families!
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
AD, Strategic Account Manager, Cellular Therapy
Novartis Oncology
7 2020 - Current
- 2024 Peer Leadership Award
- 2024 Peer Inspiration Award
- 2023 President's Club Award Winner
- 2023 Customer Impact Award
- 2023 Peer Leadership Award
- 2021 Business Excellence Award : Kymriah Clinical and Process Series - One of three Account Managers who developed innovative way to engage with customers on National level amidst virtual world
- 2021 Business Excellence Award: IL Managed Medicaid - Established team of cross-functional partners that identified alternative workflow for Centers of Excellence to gain access to Kymriah/CAR-T for appropriate patients
- Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing strategic business plan for CAR-T Centers of Excellence and community practices
- Served as the primary point of contact for all account-related matters, building trust with key decision makers
- Collaborated cross-functionally to address client needs promptly and efficiently
- Manage existing CAR-T Treatment Centers including high profile institutions such as Ohio State, Cleveland Clinic, University of Chicago, Northwestern, Lurie Children, and Mayo Clinic
- Coordinate appropriate education for all relevant stakeholders in hospital and communicate specifics of CAR-T therapy to treatment team for onboarding and established sites.
- Utilize approved resources to educate on Coding and Billing, Market Access, IPPS/OPPS, VA Access
- Present HEOR/Real World Evidence and Market Access materials to relevant stakeholders
- Meet with the hospital P&T committee to discuss CAR-T therapy financials and contract negotiations (if/when necessary)
- Discusses relevant administrative topics (e.g., formulary inclusion, incorporation into hospital guidelines) with hospital P&T committee
- Lead cross functional team for onboarding of new institutions FACT and non-FACT
- Work with hospital staff to ensure CAR-T therapy process is as effective and efficient as possible
Institutional Account Manager, Immunology
Genentech
07.2019 - 07.2020
- In-depth Account planning across seven IDNs to align on partnership opportunities tied to Triple/Quadruple AIM
- Developed strategic high-level relationships with key health systems and academic centers
- Strategically positioned HEOR/HCEI presentations with population health decision makers to influence pathways centered on improving patient outcomes at a lower cost
- Developed strategic internal relationships working with working with ACM, E4A, FAO, PC&D etc.
- Actively exploring OBA/VBA ideas with SSM Dean and UW surrounding their Immunology business
- Executed successful initiative to address financial toxicity within Franciscan Health (IN)
- Participated in cross-franchise Site of Care shift WPT, creating a model to address unique needs
- Worked on Biosimilar task force, creating risk assessment tools that were rolled out to franchise
- Central Region OPY All-Star Finalist for embodying all Operating Principles (2019)
Division Manager, Rheumatology/Nephrology
Genentech
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for leading team of seven Clinical Specialists through promotion of Actemra and Rituxan to multiple call points, throughout five states, to successfully achieve sales goals
- Inspired and influenced division through creation of team branding and mission statement to enhance team culture, and implemented divisional goals that aligned with regional and national priorities
- Assisted in CS career development; ie: rotations, promotions, specialty expansion
- Successfully led division team through organizational change encompassing two field realignments, integration and on-boarding of new team members, as well as headcount reduction
- Made difficult decisions such as collapsing vacated territory to provide added opportunity for current team while also limiting customer disruption
- Provided direct report skill development through objective feedback and coaching using Genentech core competencies
- Led through complex HR and performance management situations
- DM co-lead for ACR 2018 - collaborated with a variety of internal stakeholders to plan for and staff meeting
- Achieved sales results above nation, ranking 10th out of 24 divisions for 2018
Senior Clinical Specialist, Rheumatology/Nephrology
Genentech
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for promotion of Actemra and Rituxan to Rheumatologists, Nephrologists, Ophthalmologists and Dermatologists in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa.
- Collaborated and strategized with a diverse team of partners including: GIO Account Managers, Clinical Coordinators, Reimbursement Managers, Immunology Account Managers, Medical Science Liaisons, and Regional General Managers.
- Collaborated and strategized with RGM, MCL and WI team on RFP's for Navitus; later developed a plan to pull- through and execute on successful bid
- Elected Data Champion for division, serving as a resource for data analysis, business strategy and planning - process for our formalized LAT (local area team) meetings was shared throughout region and nation, which became a national focus and a workshop at our GIO meeting
- Selected to Transformation advisory board (1 of 30) consisting of CS', DMs, RSDs, and marketing to provide feedback and intel surrounding immediate areas opportunity for transformation (2017)
- Core Training Class Advisor (2017)
- Two- time Sales Excellence Winner (2017, 2018), high contributing member to "Division of the Year" (2017 & 2019)
- Two- time Peer Leadership (MVP) Award Winner (2017, 2018)
- Received Genentech Key Contributor Award (2017)- peer leadership and advancement in collaborative business planning
Sr. Biopharmaceutical Representative, Oncology
Amgen
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Promotion of Xegva, Prolia, Nplate, Aranesp, and Imlygic to Oncology, Hematology and Urology throughout IL, WI, and IA.
- Elected Regional Sales Trainer by RSD - promote in role development via clinical and business acumen, field rides, and more
- Orchestrated B2B meeting with leadership and U of WI Heme/Onc department chairs' and pharmacy to discuss biosimilars and additional opportunities for collaboration.
- Successfully launched Imlygic, the first ever oncolytic viral therapy, working through layers of institutions to gain formulary status and use of medication.
- GPO, Volume and growth contracting and contract pull-through for oncology practices and hospitals
- Promoted to ACT II - Sr. Biopharmaceutical Representative
- Appointed to Central Region Advisory Board and Engagement team due to teamwork and collaboration
- Provided peer to peer leadership holding national and district lead roles for "Team 2" product portfolio and by being selected to join company podcast to demonstrate "what good looks like"
- Achieved results by earning Xgeva Leader's Club (2015, 2016) and finishing in top 15% of sales force (24/161)
Territory Manager, GI and Surgery
Salix
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Promotion of Solesta (Medical Device), Moviprep, Zegrid and Xifaxan to Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Surgery throughout WI, MN and IL.
- Collaborated with strategic partners and penetrated top institutions such as Mayo Clinic and UW for purchase and use of Solesta
- Co-created with Mayo Clinic a patient benefit verification process for Solesta, which allowed more patients to be treated with less financial burden
- Training Class advisor (2013)
- Awarded District MVP (2013) and appointed to inspirational team lead (2014)
- Awarded Sales Training MVP and Peer to Peer leadership award for demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities (2012)
Senior Territory Manager, Ophthalmology
Allergan
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Promotion of Glaucoma medications, Lumigan, Alphagan-P, and Combigan to Ophthalmologists and Optometrists throughout WI and IA.
- Hawkeye Award Winner - Outstanding Sales Training Professional, voted on by peers and training staff
Executive Therapeutic Sales Professional, Dermatology
Stiefel, A GSK Company
11.2008 - 01.2012
- Responsible for promotion of Olux-E, Luxiq, Extina and Soriatne to Dermatologists throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa.
- Promoted to Executive Sales Professional
- Inspired and influenced peers and provided strategic agility through multiple peer leadership roles: Master of Soriatane (1 of 9), Sorilux launch team (1 of 5), Advisory boards, District Lead for P1 and P2 products, Reward and Recognition Task Force, Tech Rep
- Two- time Gold Winner's Circle member (2009, 2010)
- Rookie (2009) and Representative of the Year (2010) recipient
Territory Manager, Dermatology
Neutrogena Corporation, A J&J Company
01.2006 - 11.2008
- Promoted Neutrogena OTC products, including in-office dispensed sunscreen to Dermatologists throughout New England
- Selected by National Sales Director as motivational point person for the country
Assistant General Manager
Longhorn Steakhouse
09.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed and motivated team of over 50 employees
- Responsible for all restaurant operations including staffing, food and liquor inventory, supplies and equipment, developing relationships with suppliers and vendors, managing P&L
Education
Certificate: Communications And Broadcasting -
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
Newton, MA 09.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH 08.1999 - 05.2004
Skills
Account Management
Strategic Planning
Contract Negotiation
Teamwork and Collaboration
National Accounts
Cross-Functional Leadership
Market Access
Cell and Gene Therapy - Advanced Platforms
Onboarding
Sales strategy development
Client relationship building
Activities
CBS Chicago: 670 The Score
Radio Co-Host for Chicago's Number One Sports Radio Station
· Co-Host of Chicago's Fantasy Football Today
· Wrote Fantasy Football articles for both season-long and daily fantasy football
Timeline
Institutional Account Manager, Immunology
Genentech
07.2019 - 07.2020
Division Manager, Rheumatology/Nephrology
Genentech
01.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Clinical Specialist, Rheumatology/Nephrology
Genentech
05.2016 - 01.2018
Sr. Biopharmaceutical Representative, Oncology
Amgen
05.2014 - 05.2016
Territory Manager, GI and Surgery
Salix
10.2012 - 05.2014
Senior Territory Manager, Ophthalmology
Allergan
01.2012 - 10.2012
Executive Therapeutic Sales Professional, Dermatology
Stiefel, A GSK Company
11.2008 - 01.2012
Certificate: Communications And Broadcasting -
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
09.2007 - 06.2008
Territory Manager, Dermatology
Neutrogena Corporation, A J&J Company
01.2006 - 11.2008
Assistant General Manager
Longhorn Steakhouse
09.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Saint Anselm College
08.1999 - 05.2004
AD, Strategic Account Manager, Cellular Therapy
Novartis Oncology
7 2020 - Current