Julie Hurley
Denver,CO
Summary
Partnership development expert with 15 years of experience in forging strategic alliances between patient advocacy organizations and the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors. Demonstrated success in enhancing communication and building cross-functional relationships to meet shared goals and improve patient outcomes. Specialized knowledge in patient advocacy and industry dynamics drives initiatives supporting individuals with complex health challenges.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Pharma & Life Sciences | Director, Corporate Partnerships
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
01.2018 - Current
- Develop and secure relationships with major pharmaceutical and biotech companies focused on developing and commercializing treatments for breast cancer, working strategically across patient advocacy, patient engagement, clinical development, medical affairs, and marketing to integrate strategic priorities into partnership development.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and industry partners to expand patient educational programming on topics including breast health education, risk assessment, recurrence, biomarker testing, genetic counseling/testing, side effect management, financial literacy, and survivorship.
- Ensure the patient perspective is integrated into research through utilization of Komen’s Advocates in Science Program, Center for Applied Research, ShareForCures, and organizational engagement among industry advisory boards and patient insight panels.
- Facilitate industry branded and unbranded patient education through Komen’s Race for the Cure and More Than Pink Walk events, MBC Impact Series, Patient Navigation Training Program, and Stand For H.E.R. health equity programming.
- Engage support for Komen’s Center for Public Policy and the Alliance for Breast Cancer Policy to advance federal and state legislation focused on ensuring patient access to high quality breast cancer care, alleviating the financial burden associated with a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, and increasing funding for breast cancer research and clinical trial participation.
Associate Vice President | Sr. Director | Director, Corporate Relations
National MS Society
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Cultivated and oversaw relationships with major pharmaceutical companies with disease modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS), synergistically aligning partner objectives and interests with Society events, programming, and services.
- Advanced collaboration in MS research through industry engagement in the International Progressive MS Alliance, a global collaboration working to speed up the development of treatments for progressive MS.
- Collaborated with Society patient services and industry on the development and delivery of Everyday Matters, a program focused on the power of positive psychology for those living with MS.
- Worked strategically with industry partners and their agencies during commercial launches to activate across Society events and educate the MS community on new disease modifying therapies.
- Managed and developed a team of four focused on national partnerships with annual revenue of $4 million while providing strategic direction to markets producing over $16 million in corporate fundraising revenue.
Director of Business Development
Network Affiliates, Medical Division, Professional Services Advertising Agency
01.2004 - 12.2010
- Secured client relationships with fee-for-service physicians, managing marketing and advertising campaigns and consulting on practice intake procedures, surgical conversions, and patient educational materials.
- Presented on multi-media advertising at annual congresses/symposiums during agency hosted events, skillfully discussing areas of business less familiar to physicians and practice administrators.
Sales Executive
FedEx Services, Field Sales Division, West Region
Centennial, CO
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Managed sales territory comprised of 400 corporate accounts and over $6 million in annual revenue achieving “Pyramid of Excellence” recognition sixteen times for outstanding performance.
- Recognized for excellence with customer relationship building, operational planning, problem solving and teamwork.
Sales Executive
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club (MLB), Business Operations
Denver, CO
01.2000 - 12.2002
- Cultivated and secured partnerships with Fortune 500 brands, activating over $5 million dollars annually in sponsorship inventory.
- Worked seamlessly with brand leadership, agency representation, media, and players on diverse sponsor campaigns and promotions.
Zone Manager
Ford Motor Company, Field Sales Division, West Region
Denver, CO
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Cultivated and managed Ford & Lincoln-Mercury automotive production totaling $70-$125 million annually, receiving multiple field sales incentives for territory performance and exemplary relationship development.
- Served as the manufacturer liaison to dealers, the dealers associations, and advertising agencies, providing critical field insights for marketing and sales strategic planning.
Education
BGS - College of Literature, Science & the Arts
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-1997
Skills
- Strategic partnership development
- Patient advocacy and engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Marketing and advertising
- Campaign messaging
- Sponsorship sales
- Management and activation
- Grants and contract management
- Operational planning and budgeting
- Leadership skills
- Team development
- Business development and sales
- Project management expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Asana project management
- Salesforce proficiency
Certification
Certificate of Corporate Social Responsibility, Leeds School of Business - Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility
University of Colorado
Denver, CO, Jan 2022
University of Colorado
Denver, CO, Jan 2022
Affiliations
Volunteer, Northfield High School Foundation, 01/01/24, Present
Board Member, Nighthawk Elite Youth Football, 01/01/23, Present
Board Member, HOA, 1/01/24, Present
Co-Owner, Altitude All Sports, 01/01/08, Present
Board Member, Nighthawk Elite Youth Football, 01/01/23, Present
Board Member, HOA, 1/01/24, Present
Co-Owner, Altitude All Sports, 01/01/08, Present
Timeline
Director, Pharma & Life Sciences | Director, Corporate Partnerships
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
01.2018 - Current
Associate Vice President | Sr. Director | Director, Corporate Relations
National MS Society
01.2010 - 12.2017
Director of Business Development
Network Affiliates, Medical Division, Professional Services Advertising Agency
01.2004 - 12.2010
Sales Executive
FedEx Services, Field Sales Division, West Region
01.2002 - 12.2004
Sales Executive
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club (MLB), Business Operations
01.2000 - 12.2002
Zone Manager
Ford Motor Company, Field Sales Division, West Region
01.1997 - 12.2000
BGS - College of Literature, Science & the Arts
University of Michigan