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Laura Goss

Laura Goss

Ormond Beach,FL

Summary

Dynamic and driven professional with over 15 years in the Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Industry with exceptional interpersonal and persuasive communication skills. Quickly build trust and foster collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, patients, and external stakeholders. Motivated to eliminate barriers to life saving products for patients struggling with rare disease. President’s Club Winner and consistently ranked among the nation’s sales leaders for top performance. Routinely hand-chosen by corporate leadership to train/mentor new hires, and sit on advisory boards and councils to inform policies/procedures as a subject matter expert. Liaise with C-Suite partners to incorporate Biologic products directly into Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs). Successfully apply specialized reimbursement knowledge within the following disease states - Allergy, Immunology, Pulmonary, Cardiology, and ENT.

Overview

2
2
Certifications
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Account Executive

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Orlando/Jacksonville, FL
10.2024 - Current

Successfully launched Amvuttra in Rare Disease, ATTR-CM. Exceeded corporate sales goals by focusing on strategic accounts such as Advent Transplant Institute, Baptist Health, University of Florida, and Orlando Health.

Key Achievements

*Ranked YTD #16 for launch of Amvuttra ATTR-CM.

*YTD Amvuttra Growth 107%

*Southeast Team Lead Data Champion

*Southeast Team Lead Conferences

*Selected by Market Access Team to roll out Market Access tool during launch

ATTR Account Specialist

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Jacksonville/South , GA
08.2023 - 09.2024

Rare Disease/Orphan Drug

Launch Wainua in Ultra Rare Disease ATTR-PN. Developing relationships with key opinion leaders at Center of Excellence for ATTR- Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. Utilizing knowledge of complex genetic rare diseases and payer policies to compliantly pull through patients to Wainua.

Key Achievements

*Ranked #3 in Nation SIP Contest Q2, 2024.

*Selected for Field Input Team to collaborate with Marketing and Sales Leadership to develop strategies for successful Wainua launch.

Respiratory Biologics Executive Sales Specialist

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Orlando, FL
04.2018 - 07.2023

Exceed personal and corporate sales for Fasenra, developing mutually beneficial partnerships with physician offices, hospital infusion centers, and community Alternative Sites of Care (ASOC’s), and establishing new ASOC locations. Persuasively present the benefits of Fasenra to Pulmonologists, Allergists, Immunologists, IDN’S, and Infusion Centers. Distribute weekly reports based on sales analytics to supervisors and all team members to guide new sales initiatives and promotional strategies, and train on new business analytic tools. Act as Field Based Trainer for Jacksonville Team.

Key Achievements

*Exceeded Fasenra sales goals by 104% (2021). Led nation in new referrals for Fasenra #1 YTD (2019), and #2 YTD (2018)

*Handpicked to complete Field Reimbursement Manager Prep Program to further develop strategic mindset in access and reimbursement.

*Selected to train 5 new hires on Biologic products (weekly meetings) and continue to mentor 2 hires 1.5 yrs running.

Executive Biologic Sales Specialist/ FRM

Teva Pharmaceuticals
Orlando, Florida
12.2016 - 04.2018

Advanced to position after demonstrating Biologic expertise, account management, consistent achievement, collaborative relationship-building, and for increasing patient access.

Field Reimbursement Management: Utilized knowledge of local and national payers and specialty pharmacies to compliantly pull patients through to Cinqair. Consistently led with experience in medical criteria and coding, patient-focused reimbursement, prior authorization, and account management.

Sales: Generated sales by establishing buy and bill accounts throughout territory. Successfully sold Cinqair to Pulmonologists, Allergists, IDNs, and Infusion Centers, presenting at in-service training sessions.

Key Achievements

*Exceeded Cinqair sales goal by 115% (2017).

*Ranked #6 in Nation; President's Club contender

Executive Sales Specialist

Teva Pharmaceuticals
Daytona Beach, Florida
09.2005 - 12.2016

Generated Teva product sales by managing Respiratory Portfolio throughout assigned territory to Pulmonologists, Allergists, ENTs, Pediatricians, and Family Practice Physicians. Selected for membership on the Respiratory Sales Specialist Advisory Board (2016), and Champions Council (2016) to develop product sales initiatives based on clinical acumen.

Key Achievements

*Won President's Club for top performance (2014).

*Ranked #2 in final four competition for Proair Respiclick (2016).

*Ranked #7 in Nation, exceeding quota on Respiratory Portfolio: Proair HFA 112%, Qvar 144%, and Qnasl 130%. *Exceeded sales quotas for Respiratory Portfolio (Q1, 2016) for Proair Respiclick 106%, Qvar 103%, and Qnasl 117%.

Biological Account Executive

Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Jacksonville/Miami, FL
05.2003 - 10.2004

Managed the largest territory and recognized for exceeding sales objectives as a top performer. Developed and maintained relationships with national thought leaders in rare disease, collaborating on initiatives to improve patient’s quality of life. Educated healthcare professionals on complex biological products, impacting sales, and providing patient education and support. Cultivated and grew Biologic portfolio of products in Hospital Accounts, Distributors, and Specialty Pharmacy.

Key Acheivements

*Ranked #1 President's Club for Gamunex launch (2004).

*Delivered tailored in-services for physicians and pharmacists regarding Kogenate FS (Hemophilia), Gamimune N, and Gamunex (Immune Deficiencies), and Prolastin(Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency).

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Eli Lilly
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2001 - 05.2003

I managed and sold Insulin Portfolio including Humalog, and Humalog Mix 75/25 to Endocrinologists, and Family Practice Physicians within territory, consistently delivering high sales results. Ranked in top 25% out of 510 reps in the Diabetes Division.

Education

BBA - Marketing

University of Miami
Miami, FL
05-2000

Skills

  • Payer policy navigation
  • Establish Buy & Bill Contracts
  • Prior Authorization Mastery
  • Training & Mentoring
  • Patient Focused Reimbursement Support
  • Market Analytics & Reporting
  • Strategic account management
  • Market access strategies
  • CRM proficiency
  • Salesforce
  • Relationship building
  • Customer engagement
  • Disease state knowledge

Certification

Prior Authorization Specialist Certificate, 2021

Coworker Testimonial

“Laura, thank you for the help, guidance, and time you put into helping everyone in the district be better reps. Giving your time and energy to making sure our business acumen is high speaks to you as a person and leader. Your efforts shine every day and especially at this meeting. I appreciate your work and couldn’t be here without your consideration and dedication.”

Brentley S.

Timeline

Business Account Executive

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
10.2024 - Current

ATTR Account Specialist

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - 09.2024

Respiratory Biologics Executive Sales Specialist

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
04.2018 - 07.2023

Executive Biologic Sales Specialist/ FRM

Teva Pharmaceuticals
12.2016 - 04.2018

Executive Sales Specialist

Teva Pharmaceuticals
09.2005 - 12.2016

Biological Account Executive

Bayer Pharmaceuticals
05.2003 - 10.2004

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Eli Lilly
01.2001 - 05.2003

BBA - Marketing

University of Miami
Laura Goss