Responsible for promotion in the Immuno-Oncology space and the sales of a PDL 1 inhibitor
LIbtayo is indicated for NSCLC, Advanced BCC, and Metastatic CSCC
Therapeutic areas: Dermatology, Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, academic and community oncologist and institutions
Team Culture Point and Part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative
- First-line candidate for the Reimbursement Mentorship Program- 2023-2024
- VA task force lead for 2023
- Part of the US Oncology Team to ensure access to Pathways for one of the largest GPOs within Regeneron Oncology
- Finished Q2 ranked 4 and 115% to goal
- Finished Q1 ranked 17th and 121% to goal
- Currently ranked #1regionally and #11 nationally through July of 2023
- Worked closely with cross-functional team to ensure contracting with GPO's
- Worked remotely and field based throughout 2021
Oncology Patient Access & Sales Specialist
Natera Oncology-Patient-advocate
Colorado
05.2020 - 11.2020
Field based role where I provided logistical and nonmedical education to patients, caregivers, as well as offices and site of care
Interfaced directly with patient to set up serial blood draws and mobile phlebotomy
Worked with patients on reimbursement issues and helped troubleshoot any out-of-pocket inaccuracies while communicating with the customer-care team
- Responsible for the education of providers, staff, nurses, and patients on payor coverage to help prevent barriers to access Signatera Tests
- Resolve reimbursement issues so appropriate patients can access Signatera
- Resource for alternative reimbursement options
- Provide expertise in coordination of care and working with case managers, accounts, payors, and regional cross-functional team
- Worked as a liaison between patient and HCP providers
- Currently, finished my first quarter at 121%
- Territory growth from 4 test kits to 43 test kits quarter over quarter
- Active in EMR implementation for CO and Utah - Responsible for Early Adopter Program in Melanoma
Sr Oncology Sales Representative
Eisai Oncology
Colorado
10.2017 - 05.2020
Successfully represented an oncolytic line including therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Differentiated Thyroid Cancer and Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Product launch for First line Therapy in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma represent Eisai at Rocky Mountain Oncology Society Chapter Meetings and VA/DOD team
- Human Health Award as a Community Leader
- 1 of 10 Sr
Sale Specialist chosen to do a Preceptor ship at MD Anderson in Houston
- Lead for Banner Health/MD Anderson affiliate
- Responsible for the two largest accounts in the US Rocky Mountain Cancer Center and University of Colorado/UC Health
Regional Field Reimbursement and Access Manager
Amgen-inVentiv Health
S. Colorado
02.2016 - 10.2017
Responsibilities include, managing daily activities through a supportive and consultative approach to assist Cardiology, Endocrinology and Primary Care physician practices obtain authorization and patient access
Repatha was a self-injecting therapy for high cholesterol
- Serve as the payor expert Commercial, Medicare A, B, and D, Medicaid) within my assigned territory with timely communication of trends or changes to key stakeholders
- Offer payer specific and access information to provider offices through one-on one support, in service and regional speaker for dinner programs
- Educate physician office and staff on the reimbursement role and the four pathways available to obtain approval for Repatha
- Review patient's specific information upon request, aiding from prescription to pharmacy fulfillment that included: support from payer prior authorization process to appeal and denial requirements
- Positioning access solutions that will advance patients through an access pathway, specialty pharmacy, retail pharmacy, direct to payer, pharmacy benefit manager or Repatha Hub, Strong understanding of Cover My Meds
- Educate provider office staff on use of Amgen's physician and patient resources, patient assistance programs/copay card and Hub/call center capabilities
Oncology Account Executive
Myriad Genetics
S Colorado
09.2013 - 02.2016
Effectively increased germline genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndrome in a $1.2 million territory calling on specialist
Responsible for educating entire accounts/office staff on the value of genetic testing, NCCN criteria and implementations of assessment protocols to identify high-risk patients
Regional Lead for Reimbursement/patient access and formulary bidding
- Effectively worked with accounts, payors, and patients by educating multiple customers regarding cost and reimbursement
- Teaching institutions UNM and Texas Tech University at El Paso
- Developed Key Gynecological Oncologist into speaker advocates
- Product launch of MyRisk, 28-gene molecular diagnostic test that assesses a person's risk of developing disease
- Product launch of first-in-class FDA approved companion diagnostic for use of Parpinhibitor in treatment of Ovarian Cancer
- Worked cross functionally to improve efficacy and streamline intake process
Medical Specialty Sales
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals
New Mexico-SW Texas
11.2009 - 09.2013
Successfully promoted Testim and Xialflex as the Sales specialist in Men's Health in four therapeutic categories
Responsible for Education of Men's Health with Primary and Secondary Hypogonadism
- Successful Product Launch of Xiaflex for Peyronies disease
- Responsible for Education about Dupuytren's Contracture
- Point Person for Managed Care and formulary contracting for the Mountain Region
- Achieved over 50% market share in Urology
Sr Territory Manager
Amylin Pharmaceuticals
Colorado-Wyoming
09.2006 - 10.2009
Effective promotion of Amylin products required extensive customer education, relationship building, effective communication and analytical problem-solving with internal and external customers, as well as knowledge of reimbursement issues and solutions
Products: Byetta and Symlin
- Ranked top 10% of Sales force: Region 8 and 11 out of 86, nation 32 out of 381
Largest Nrx increase in the region 23.9% and Trx 15.6%
- Generated knowledge and interest of Byetta and Symlin (two first-in-class injectable for Type2 and Type 1 Diabetes
- Called on and identified key Endocrinologists, Internists, Diabetes Educators, and Primary Care Physicians
- Planned and coordinated client/patient diabetes educational functions to optimize relationships
- Developed advocates and assisted in getting military wins at Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, and Fort Carson Army Base
Sales Representative - Colorado Territory
Merck & CO
Colorado
03.2001 - 09.2006
Successfully sold with-in five therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Neurology, Asthma and Allergy, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Pain Management
- Developed key thought leaders for the district and region
- Successfully launched products in multiple therapeutic areas
- VA and DOD lead for region and did formulary contracting for 3 of my products
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