Patient focused team player with over 20 years of sales experience within multiple therapeutic areas and physician specialties. Ethical, clinically focused professional with a specific talent for building strong business relationships with providers and challenging accounts. I am interested in an opportunity at BMS where I can continue to develop productive, long-term relationships and deliver on our commitment to patients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR THERAPEUTIC AREA SPECIALIST
Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
09.2019 - Current
Hematology: Texas Oncology, Baylor Scott & White Cancer, Cancer Centers throughout Central / North TX
Launched Inrebic as part of the crossover sales force during the Celgene transition
Assisted DBM with transition by hosting district conference calls to walk through BMS transition processes
Maintained strong working relationship with cross functional teammates in Hematology, Oncology, CNC, and VAP organizations to best respond to the needs of customers and accounts in an efficient and timely manner
Launched CC-486/Onureg: Promoted Onureg to key accounts in the Austin territory holding virtual calls, virtual lunch appointments, mailing approved resources to customers and utilizing all available resources to make an impact in territory
Completed Training and started promoting Reblozyl for MDS
Assisted training department with Onureg Crossover Training for Multiple Myeloma team
Assisted training department with Sprycel training & workshops
Completed training for Multiple Myeloma portfolio, Revlimid, Pomalyst, Empliciti.
Increased regional sales by developing and implementing targeted marketing strategies.
Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats, informing key decision-making processes.
2023 Worked with Oncology team to promoted Opdualag
2023 Trained on Breyanzi and began promotion for DLBCL
2023 Trained on Abecma promoted to community physicians to drive referrals to treatment centers.
TERRITORY BUSINESS MANGER IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY
Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
01.2018 - 09.2019
Responsible for promotion of Opdivo for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) and non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC to medical oncologists in the Austin/San Antonio territory
HEME: Promoted Sprycel to the hematology specialists for CML.
Analyzed data and reports to identify opportunities in this rare disease hematology market.
Served as the Houston District tumor point lead for SCCHN, providing district updates and hosting conference calls as needed to roll out team strategies and relevant marketplace developments
Coordinated with 6 person team to develop business plan and manage resources to achieve consistent regional and national leadership position with 4 product portfolio
Ranked #2 in South Central Region
Established and continue to develop relationships with physicians and other health care providers in the territory to maintain growth trend & regional leadership from a results perspective and also to gain a deep knowledge and understanding of the specialty and the unique patient and provider journey through these difficult diseases.
EXECUTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALTY REPRESENTATIVE
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
11.2012 - 01.2018
Recruited for continued launch and promotion of Xarelto to cardiologists and electrophysiologists in Austin, San Antonio and surrounding areas
Worked with multiple overlap partners to coordinate efforts to maximize targeting, reach and messaging strategies with cardiology KOL's
Secondary focus on hematology/oncology customers, hospitalists, emergency and critical care physicians
Successfully developed and maintained relationships with influential cardiologists and electrophysiologists in a highly competitive NOAC market
Managed speaker program placement, coordination and execution for 6 local KOL's
Special Project: Organized and planed strategic collaboration with Austin Heart Hospital administration to align EMR system with benefits investigation/managed care resources to identify appropriate patients for medication compliance and therapy evaluations
Achieved consistent leadership in total volume sales, new to brand growth and market share leadership for 5 consecutive years
Three-time winner of the Janssen Team Award 2013, 2014, 2015
Top 5% market share and market volume nationally.
CARDIOLOGY SPECIALTY REPRESENTATIVE
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
10.2009 - 11.2012
Focused on training and market prep for Pradaxa, the first new oral anticoagulant to come to market in 50 years
Development of launch strategy and analysis including territory business plan, 180-day strategic routing and tactical implementation plan
Launched Pradaxa and achieved 16% market share within 6 months of launch, and 900% goal attainment, generating $6.2M in sales for 2011
Ranked #1 in the nation for product volume sales, market share and market share growth during critical launch phase
Intense collaboration with hospital specialist and primary care sales division to drive education and formulary uptake in key accounts
Pradaxa was approved & on formulary in all local accounts on launch date
Serve as Field Intelligence/Strategic Liaison for senior leadership team and counterparts nationally.
CARDIO/PULMONARY SPECIALTY REPRESENTATIVE
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
10.2008 - 10.2009
Responsible for promotion and sales of the organization's top promoted brands to cardiologists, pulmonologists, nephrologists within the Austin and San Antonio markets
Demonstrated ability to expand market and grow business, climbing in rankings from #23 to #12 over 12 months
Appointed by RBD to facilitate regional training for experienced representatives post re-alignment.
NEUROLOGY HOSPITAL SALES SPECIALIST
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
01.2006 - 10.2008
Recruited to establish newly formed Neurology Specialty Sales Division for launch of Aggrenox and Mirapex in hybrid role with office based and hospital sales responsibility
Successful promotion of antiplatelet for stroke prevention and dopamine agonist for Parkinson's and RLS
Closed out 2008 ranked #1 for Mirapex and #2 for Aggrenox nationally
Established a monthly neurology journal club with stoke team and neurology residents in a major hospital account.
PROFESSIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
08.1999 - 12.2005
Completed extensive sales, product knowledge and industry specific training including management development and targeted selection
Responsible for promotion and growth of brands related to respiratory, cardiovascular, orthopedic and cerebrovascular medications to all related specialists
Demonstrated ability to grow business through productive, long-term relationships resulting in consistent territory growth
Moved territory from last in the region when hired to #3 in 18 months.
Education
Skills
● Effective Communication
● Team Leadership & Development
● Strategic Business Planning
● Patient Focused Approach
● Problem-Solving
● Relationship Building
● Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
● Product Launch Expertise
Custom
Onureg 2020
Inrebic (fedratinib) 2019
Xarelto (rivaroxaban)-anticoagulant 2012
Pradaxa (dabigatran)-anticoagulant 2010
Mirapex (pramipexole)-dopamine agonist 2007
Aggrenox (aspirin and dipyridamole)-antiplatelet 2006