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Kristina  Peterson Willams

Kristina Peterson Willams

Summary

Extensive and progressive sales background with diversified customer base. Deep customer knowledge and understanding of the healthcare ecosystem within my institutions. Current experience is calling on medical experts at the University of Michigan, Henry Ford Health System, Karmanos, Simon Caner Center, NW Lurie Cancer Center, University of Chicago, and Rush. Specific experience in strategic planning, technical clinical based selling and reimbursement experience. Working with multiple cross-functional teams within Novartis which allows for collaboration within each of my institutions. Close working relationship wit the oncology priority accounts in Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disease Area Lead-Melanoma & Tumor Agnostic

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
09.2023 - Current

Currently, working closely with medical experts and have been instrumental in shaping our brand and product strategy, as well as driving demand for our products through targeted efforts and strategic partnerships. Furthermore, by tapping into their networks and relationships within the medical community. I was able to reach a wider audience and gain valuable insights into market and customer preference.

Collaboration, with all Novartis cross-functional partnered and key personnel from various institutions. I have been able to drive successful partnerships and initiatives across different areas of the business. This includes working closely with precision medicine, reimbursement, medical and other disease area leads to ensure a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of patients and healthcare providers. Through these collaborations, I have been able to bring in several cross-functional team members into my institutions, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach to treatment options. I have been able to establish reimbursement protocols with the financial navigator, and institutional specialty pharmacies to ensure that all patients have access to the care they nee. Overall, these collaborations, have been instrumental in driving innovation and success with my territory, as well as fostering strong relationships with medical experts and other key partners in my institutions.

  • Field Based Operations Trainer 2024 & 2023
  • Regional Trainer 2024 & 2023
  • Melanoma & Tumor Agnostic Advisory Board 2024 & 2023
  • Execution Lead 2024 & 2023
  • Lead Midwest Educational Coffee Chats 2023
  • Presented at National Meeting 2023

Portfolio Account Sales Specialist

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
01.2015 - 09.2022
  • MVP 2022
  • Marketplace Acumen Curriculum 2022
  • Sales Advisory Council 2022 & 2021
  • Mentor Circle/WIL 2022
  • Field Based Operations Trainer 202
  • Account Management Development 2021
  • Top Performing Team 2021 & 2022
  • Melanoma, Field Based Strategy Team 2020 & 2019
  • Women in Leadership, Strategic Account management 2020
  • Regional Marketing Rotation 2019
  • Sarcoma, Field Based Strategy Team 2018
  • Vantage, Field Based Strategy Team 2018
  • Patient Access Lead, Field Based Strategy Team 2017
  • President's Club 2015
  • Regional APEX Award for the University of Michigan 2015


Oncology Senior Sales Specialist

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
07.2008 - 12.2015
  • Cornerstone Award 2011
  • Business Performance Award 2010

Hematology & Oncology Sales Specialist

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
09.2001 - 07.2008
  • Business Performance Award 2007
  • President's Club 2005
  • Senior Sales Specialist 2005
  • Sandostatin, Field Based Strategy Team 2005
  • Top Performing Team Award 2005
  • MVP Award 2002

Oncology Sales Specialist

Aventis Pharmaceuticals
09.1999 - 09.2001

Responsible for selling Taxotere and Anzemet to oncologist for the treatment of breast cancer and lung cancer.

  • Aventis ring winner 200
  • Area of Excellence Award Trip 200
  • Taxotre Top Five-Central Region 2000

Neurology Sales Specialist

Roche Laboratories
09.1997 - 09.1999

Responsible for launching and selling a Parkinson's drug.

Education

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Certification

BBA , Health Care Administration and Finance, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Additional Education: Dale Carnegie Sales Course and Dale Carnegie Sales Group Leader

Timeline

Disease Area Lead-Melanoma & Tumor Agnostic

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
09.2023 - Current

Portfolio Account Sales Specialist

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
01.2015 - 09.2022

Oncology Senior Sales Specialist

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
07.2008 - 12.2015

Hematology & Oncology Sales Specialist

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
09.2001 - 07.2008

Oncology Sales Specialist

Aventis Pharmaceuticals
09.1999 - 09.2001

Neurology Sales Specialist

Roche Laboratories
09.1997 - 09.1999

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Kristina Peterson Willams