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Work History
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LAURA CLARK MENTZE

Tomball,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and driven professional whose career has been distinguished by successful experience in patient access and reimbursement, as well as sales, including numerous product and indication launches, achieving multiple promotions and honors. Accumulation 27+ years in access and reimbursement, biotech, specialty pharmaceutical and medical device sales with vast industry knowledge, and 2 years of rewarding management experience. Excellent business planning, account management, presentation and communication skills. Proficient at working under pressure with minimal supervision and highly adaptive to change.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Gastroenterology Field Reimbursement Manager

AbbVie
02.2024 - Current

2024-2025: Successful SKY UC launch resulting in highest written praise from Gastro RSD, DM and IBPs

Elevated buy-and-bill knowledge/problem solving with launch

Effective and compliant coordination with IBPs lead to increased Complete enrollments and decreased delays in onboarding/continuation of therapy

Strong communication and collaboration with largest account Houston Methodist resulted in 2 reimbursement analysis, account-wide CPRO use and improved process flow

Exceeded expectations in Agile and Accountable and Make Possibilities Real

Senior Rheum/Derm Field Access Specialist

AbbVie
09.2020 - 02.2024

2023: Rheum/Derm Divisional FAS of the Year Award

Grade level promotion - Field Access Specialist II; overall rating of EE on annual performance review

Selected as mentor for Mentoring Complete Program and RBA Networking Mentoring Program

Director-chosen for NNLRP Market Disruptors Team

Entrusted to actively cover additional geography during FAS extended absence

2022: Actively participated in quarterly calls with Patient Services marketing team to provide feedback, identify and develop best access and reimbursement resources to support Immunology FAS organization

Served as mentor for Gastro FAS new hire to help ensure successful transition from sales to patient services

Facilitated monthly calls with Market Access and Texas Immunology FAS team to establish regular open communication as to updates in payer landscape and to help overcome access barriers

2021: Actively participated on Patient Services Marketing Team

Led marketing resources presentation at regional meeting to introduce new resources and discuss ways to use each in field

Senior Immunology Specialist IV

AbbVie (formerly Abbott Laboratories, Inc.)
05.2005 - 09.2020

2019: Finished year in top 10% of nation during Rinvoq launch

Selected as an Architect for the Rheum Builder program to mentor new hires during Rheum expansion initiative

2018: Achieved top 5 in nation for Ambassador enrollments to goal

Served as district sales trainer, leading multiple presentations, webexes and conference calls at district and regional levels

Invited to and actively participated in summer RD/DM NSM

Led Culture/DIY Workshop for region at NSM

2017: Successfully completed the rigorous BOOST program

Served as district sales trainer, leading multiple presentations, webexes and conference calls at a district level

Appointed interim district manager while manager was overseas; successfully carried out all duties and met all deadlines.

2016: Achieved #1 brand in territory

Exceeded expectations for patient services

2015: Exceeded expectations for patient services

Exceeded expectations in 3 of 5 of AbbVie's The Ways We Work

2014: Summit rank 8 of 31 (top 25%); exceeded sales goals all 4 quarters

2012: Promoted to Level IV Senior Sales Representative

Exceeded expectations in business planning/core job responsibilities

Established a regional team for Exercise Across AbbVie

2010: Exceeded expectations for business management

Selected by management to serve as guest trainer for new hires

2008: Promoted to Rheumatology Practice Specialist

Selected for Advanced Sales Training, 1 of 15 reps in nation

2007: Level 3 promotion

Primary Care Sales Representative, PPD

Abbott Laboratories, Inc
11.2003 - 05.2005

2004 Top Performer Tarka® Summer Storm, growing market share by 56%

Pain Care Specialist, HPD/PPD

Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
04.2000 - 11.2003

2003 Exceeded franchise expectations in Personal Leadership, Building Relationships and Self Development

2003 District Trainer and District iPAQ Trainer

Oncology Specialist

Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
01.1999 - 04.2000

Launch team member for oncology franchise

Successfully managed largest geographical territory, encompassing 4 states out of 21-member sales force

Device Specialist

Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
08.1997 - 01.1999

Exceeded product sales goal by $113,500

District device team leader and trainer for launch of new infusion device

Area Manager

American Red Cross, WIC Program
10.1995 - 07.1997

Launched two new satellite clinics in service area, thus increasing program participation and enhancing customer service

Consistently achieved record monthly quotas exceeding agency expectations and ensuring agency's #1 in county rating

Orchestrated and headed agency-wide customer service training retreat for 90 employees

Registered Dietitian

American Red Cross WIC Program
08.1994 - 10.1995

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition

University of Texas
Austin
1994

Skills

  • Immunology Access and Reimbursement
  • Biotech/Specialty/Hospital Sales
  • Product/Franchise Launches
  • Marketing and Culture Champion
  • Business Planning and Account Management
  • Leadership Experience
  • Contract and Formulary Negotiation
  • Meeting/Event Planning
  • Training/Development
  • Multitasking and Problem-solving Abilities

Accomplishments

Divisional Rheum/Derm FAS of the Year Award

FAS Regional Culture, CPRO and Marketing Champion/Market Access Liaison

New Hire Mentor

BOOST Graduate

Division VP Immunology National Advisory Board

Regional Culture Advisory Board/Regional Advisory Board

District Sales Trainer for Multiple Franchises

Rheum Builder Architect

Tour de Rheum Award for Achieving #1 Brand in Territory

Peer-nominated “Express Your Best” Award

District Most Valuable Player Award

Additional Information

PACS Certification (Prior Authorization Certified Specialists)

Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration 833441

Timeline

Sr. Gastroenterology Field Reimbursement Manager

AbbVie
02.2024 - Current

Senior Rheum/Derm Field Access Specialist

AbbVie
09.2020 - 02.2024

Senior Immunology Specialist IV

AbbVie (formerly Abbott Laboratories, Inc.)
05.2005 - 09.2020

Primary Care Sales Representative, PPD

Abbott Laboratories, Inc
11.2003 - 05.2005

Pain Care Specialist, HPD/PPD

Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
04.2000 - 11.2003

Oncology Specialist

Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
01.1999 - 04.2000

Device Specialist

Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
08.1997 - 01.1999

Area Manager

American Red Cross, WIC Program
10.1995 - 07.1997

Registered Dietitian

American Red Cross WIC Program
08.1994 - 10.1995

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition

University of Texas