Jessica M. Knupp, M.P.H.

· Responsible for oversight, management and drive across the entire span of development from strategy formulation to execution of that strategy; this encompassed the entire process from preclinical research through product launch.

· Accountable for high level oversight and management of all key program deliverables including program strategy, regulatory submissions, drug supply and manufacturing, clinical trial execution,publication platform, communications strategy, MSL engagement plan, congress planning, patient advocacy and other activities.

· Continually assessed program performance, scientific data, development feasibility, regulatory precedent and competitive intelligence to evaluate strategic fit with overall corporate portfolio; presented program insights and recommendations to Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team on routine basis.

· Led program team of functional experts to ensure consistent communication and alignment, operational efficiency and program success.

• Responsible for development and integration of input from various disciplines to create, maintain, and execute strategic development plans to increase efficiency of clinical development programs and optimize pathway to registration.
• Continually tracked competitive landscape and regulatory insights and evaluated implications for program strategy; updated strategic plans on routine basis.
• Analyzed strength of preclinical and clinical data, operational viability and market potential to inform prioritization of clinical development programs.
• Acting as voting member on Internal Review Committee and Funding Review Committee, assessed investigator sponsored study proposals and educational grants for strategic alignment with product portfolio.

• Responsible for collaborating with global hematology oncology thought leader to discuss collaborative research opportunities.
• Managed over thirty investigator-initiated trials in addition to supporting medical affairs trials, registries and pivotal company sponsored trials.
• In response to unsolicited medical education and payer requests, presented pipeline presentations and clinical data updates to insurance providers, academic centers and thought leaders.
• Showcased leadership and communication skills as evidenced by lead roles on pivotal company sponsored trials, training and mentorship of new colleagues, contributing to training program content and assuming role as Multiple Myeloma Disease lead for the medical affairs organization.

• Responsible for management and implementation of educational programs including major oncology conferences and symposia, grand rounds, tumor boards and independent medical education forums; collaborated with cross-functional team members to define and execute regional education strategy.
• Identified and developed regional disease state experts in targeted disease states at major medical institutions to create a comprehensive medical education platform aligned with corporate objectives; reviewed presentations to ensure scientific accuracy and fair balance.
• Established relationships and collaborations with institutional CME directors, patient advocacy groups and global thought to identify educational needs and develop innovative programming.
• Chosen for multiple leadership positions, including roles as ASCO and IMF lead, cultivated and honed leadership and communication skills.

• Responsible for consulting with oncologists and hematologists in greater Houston area by presenting clinical data on novel immumodulatory agents, discussing clinical efficacy and side effect management in registration trials, and assisting with patient access programs.
• Acting as district trainer, mentored new team members, facilitated phase I/II training courses and presented weekly evaluations of recent clinical insights.
• Elected as Regional MM EXCEL member to represent South region; worked in collaboration with essential stakeholders throughout the organization to devise cross-functional development strategies.

• Responsible for sales of cardiopulmonary equipment to specialists, hospitals and dialysis centers in the Houston Medical Center.
• Analyzed territory trends and developed and implemented strategic initiatives for business optimization.
• Supervised customer service, therapy and billing departments to ensure optimal case management; promoted education and disease management programs.

• Responsible for coordination and management of critically ill pediatric client’s home health care.
• Analyzed corporate sales goals and executed marketing and recruiting strategy; collaborated with leadership and clinical teams to identify strategic collaborations and opportunities for growth.
• Spearheaded the development and implementation of recruiting tactics to attract healthcare talent from across the Houston area; interviewed and trained qualified candidates.