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Lee-Anne Zinetti

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Having worked in partnership with multiple pharmaceutical companies developing & executing go-to-market strategies, I possess hands-on, in-market experience in overcoming barriers to patient access to treatment. This experience is coupled with identifying and leveraging win:win partnerships with the WHO, healthcare systems, diagnostic companies and other pharmaceutical partners with the single mission to improve patient outcomes. My team management style is as a strategic thought partner and supporting a fail-fast mindset which embraces innovation and out of the box thinking.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Precision Diagnostics Director

Novartis
06.2021 - Current
  • Lead the development and implementation of global precision diagnostic strategies across different therapeutic areas and phases (early commercial strategy, launch readiness, market growth and above & across TA)
  • Work with cross-functional team to ensure alignment of diagnostic development milestones with clinical development and incorporating diagnostic needs into brand strategies and launch readiness execution.
  • Deliver diagnostic testing assumptions into early pipeline and individual brand forecast modeling.
  • Collaborate with BD&L and Innovative Commercial Partnerships teams to provide commercial input to diagnostic agreement with potential partners
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment on go-to-market diagnostic strategies and efforts across the drug development continuum.
  • Lead PDx external engagement strategy with global Oncology HCPs & Scientific societies
  • PDx engagement lead (MAP) to ensure allocation of resources across all TA (Cardio, Neuro, Immuno, Solid Tumor & Heme) to enable an agile and efficient CoE model.


Assoc Dir, Head Global Oncology Marketing

QIAGEN
02.2019 - 06.2021

Achievements:

  • Led successful launches of 3 novel companion diagnostics in partnership with Pharma (RxDx)
  • Implemented a 'Day-One lab readiness program' with national reference laboratories to enable test availability at the time of FDA / EMA / PMDA approval
  • Piloted a flexible working model across Dev/Clinical/Commercial to meet the evolving priorities of pharma partners


Responsibilites:

  • Revenues and prioritisation of QIAGEN oncology portfolio & milestones delivery of Pharma Dev/Commercialisation contracts
  • Led a team of (8) Marketing Managers, facilitating collaboration with senior stakeholders across R&D, CommOps, Med Affairs, and Finance to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and optimize resource utilization.
  • Development & communication of the strategic development plan for the Oncology franchise (Goals, technology platform strategy, investment initiatives, and partnering strategies)
  • Built and implemented the global Oncology marketing plan, overseeing associated budgets on an operational basis to drive brand awareness, market penetration, and revenue growth.
  • CDx commercialization activities in collaboration with pharmaceutical partners, employing innovative patient identification strategies to maximise launch success
  • QTRly business reviews with regional sales leaders to drive revenue growth for on-market products
  • Lead cross-functional launch review meetings w/ global and regional teams
  • Developed comprehensive Go-To-Market strategies for priority product line to optimize sales performance, enhance market share, and boost profitability.
  • Established a Scientific Advisory Board to gather market insights and strategic feedback, informing product roadmap decisions and optimizing go-to-market strategies.
  • Engagement with advocacy networks, policy groups, and trade associations, expanding QIAGEN presence and influence within relevant industry circles.


North America Marketing Manager

QIAGEN
10.2017 - 02.2019

Achievements:

Led successful launches of 2x novel companion diagnostics in partnership with NA pharma team (RxDx)


Resonsibilities:

  • Develop sales and marketing strategies to meet NA ComOps business targets
  • Build and execute annual marketing plan in partnership with campaign and demand generation experts to develop multi-channel marketing campaigns
  • Identify and build positioning in new segments for on-market products
  • Effectively manage cross-functional relationships across the various business functions at QIAGEN (Commercial, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Pricing...)
  • Responsible for CDx regional marketing activities – Day 1 lab readiness, facilitate regional partnership meetings, CDx launch tactical plan
  • Manage 3rd party vendors relationships and negotiate contract terms on an annual basis
  • Develop marketing materials: sales enablement tools, tradeshow collaterals, ad campaigns, etc
  • Tailor and execute training programs for all levels of the NA ComOps team

National Account Manager

QIAGEN
04.2016 - 11.2017

Responsibilities - in addition to Account manager role listed below:

  • Develop and implement a strategy for QIAGEN Australia national accounts.
  • Bi-annual business review meetings with C-suite
  • National pricing strategy to improve QIAGENs product implementation across Australia.
  • Liaise with marketing departments within national accounts to develop campaigns to promote QIAGEN portfolios and improve brand awareness
  • Coordinate educational workshops for customer referral database

Account Manager

QIAGEN
04.2013 - 04.2016

Achievements:

  • Presidents Circle 2015
  • QIAGEN Leadership Development Program


Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement key account plans which align with regional marketing strategies.
  • Accountable for achieving budgeted sales whilst keeping costs under control.
  • Continuously prospect and maintain a healthy sales funnel with the focus on shortening the sales cycle.
  • Build and develop relationships with KOLs relevant to each portfolio within my sales territory.
  • Developed clinical lab network and established knowledge sharing and collaboration via QIAGEN sponsored workshops.
  • Organise and facilitate tailored product seminars to educate clinicians / lab staff on various QIAGEN molecular diagnostic offerings.

Account Manager

Roche
09.2010 - 04.2013
  • Understand market segment and implement a price point strategy to secure new business whilst maintaining profitability.
  • Establish & maintain high-level of customer engagement with A & B customers (80:20 rule)
  • Build and develop relationships with KOLs relevant to portfolio within my sales territory
  • Deploy local field sales and marketing strategy to generate leads
  • Timely SFDC updates with pre-call plans and CRM updates

Global Scientific Support

Conexio Genomics
11.2006 - 09.2010
  • Maximise customer satisfaction by providing scientific support across Immunology portfolio
  • Hospital system workflow analysis to standardise referral networks across multi-site systems
  • Develop global pricing and sales strategies for various customer segments
  • Implement training programs for customers
  • Develop and implement a CRM to improve customer support and license renewal rates
  • Onboarding of new employees

Education

Bachelors BioMedSc - Molecular Biology

Edith Cowan University
Perth, Western Australia
11.2004

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Business Case Forecasting
  • Ecosystem Shaping
  • Launch Readiness
  • Relationship Building
  • Companion Diagnostics

Certification

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Affiliations

  • Board member of From Testing to Targeted Treatments (FT3)

Timeline

Global Precision Diagnostics Director

Novartis
06.2021 - Current

Assoc Dir, Head Global Oncology Marketing

QIAGEN
02.2019 - 06.2021

North America Marketing Manager

QIAGEN
10.2017 - 02.2019

National Account Manager

QIAGEN
04.2016 - 11.2017

Account Manager

QIAGEN
04.2013 - 04.2016

Account Manager

Roche
09.2010 - 04.2013

Global Scientific Support

Conexio Genomics
11.2006 - 09.2010

Bachelors BioMedSc - Molecular Biology

Edith Cowan University
Lee-Anne Zinetti