Motivated, results-oriented professional with extensive project, business and people management experience in Medical Affairs, Marketing and Sales. Recent experience at Global Marketing and Commercial Operations (GMCO) has further inspired and prepared me for a Business Unit Manager role. I am both excited, ready to pursue and confident in my ability to excel in a leadership role with the Canadian Affiliate.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Marketing Manager
AbbVie Global (GMCO)
Chicago
01.2022 - Current
HCP Promotion and Differentiation Lead responsibilities: Global campaign, Core Message Map, Brand Positioning, Brand Story, Core Visual Aid (CLM), Challenger Guide, Response Handler, Claims and Label Strategy, Speaker Bureau
Strategically lead and fully responsible for brand differentiation and promotional tools from creation, through MLOR process, and delivery to affiliates for execution
Lead speakers bureau health education platform for Rinvoq CD in entirety, from content creation, regulatory approval through to speaker training and program execution
Create content and execute advisory boards
Establishing and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders and experts, ability to influence for advocacy.
Lead Rinvoq CD marketing team strategically through inception and creation of various tactics to demonstrate, differentiate and elevate our Brand Story
Collaborate with and support affiliate launch readiness through proactive and continuous communication related to key initiatives and tactics
Lead In-field team playbook for Rinvoq CD working cross-functionally with an IBD portfolio mindset to optimize customers experience(Customer Engagement Playbook)
Responsible for creation of key marketing claims for RINVOQ CD; launch brand directly from raw data read out to key promotional tools
Responsible for claims and educational content on AbbVie Pro
Responsible for commercial priorities on labeling strategy for a launch brand resulting in an approved label with 17 of 18 commercial priorities met. Unprecedented EU label success
Management of external medical conferences, responsible for booth content and activities
Complex collaboration on Cross TA and Cross-brand shared projects to further optimize and differentiate our brand and IBD portfolio.
Immunology Market Access Manager - Temporary
AbbVie Canada
10.2021 - 03.2022
Lead development and establishment of the IBD Advocacy plan in order to maximize reimbursement success of the IBD assets (Rinvoq UC and Skyrizi CD)
This was done in collaboration with Provincial Market Access Managers as well as Head Office ensuring clear alignment of key objectives and timelines matching submission deadlines
Align all necessary functions including marketing and medical around common objectives
Develop tactical plans with clear KPIs
Conduct follow up meetings with cross-functional team to ensure maintained momentum and accountability via planned activities/tactics
Lead coordination of GA plans along with patient relations
Direct 1:1 discussions with key opinion leaders emphasizing and influencing value of their input and advocacy
Coordinating solid plans that can span across all future IBD launches
This lead to the first submission for CADTH clinician input in IBD with Rinvoq UC
District Sales Manager
AbbVie Canada
Western Canada (BC,AB,MB,SK)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Recognized as a decisive leader mentoring and coaching highly specialized team of individuals
Elevating their skill set to meet their professional development plan objectives while also exceeding organization sales expectations
All while fostering a great place to work, a place of safety, enjoyment and a growth mindset
In-field team lead of complex initiatives
Quarterbacking collective efforts of the cross functional team in a peer-to-peer manner without direct authority
Effective team player
Very involved and collaborative ways of working with Provincial Market Access Managers and KOLs, managing complexity of IBD market access across 4 provinces, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Strong scientific acumen with affinity for identifying and capitalizing on scientific data and therapeutic area opportunities to improve patient outcomes
Ability to influence internally with forward-thinking can-do attitude while also influencing key customers to support strategy and key messages
Leading the sales team to and through Humira LOE, end of product life cycle in Canada where we were the first region to experience Non-medical switch policy in addition to Bio-similar first policy. Winner of All-Stars award for IFT Market Access Project
Recognized for strong cross-functional collaboration
Experience and understanding of intricacies of market access at affiliate level ie: complexities of 10 individual provincial plans
Manager of 4 provinces.
Brand Manager
AbbVie Canada
06.2017 - 12.2018
One of very few that was offered opportunity to do this role remotely
Given my extensive experience in Gastroenterology/Immunology, was able to make immediate impact leading UC indication
Created brand plan aligned with Global, followed through and represented brand in demand meetings
Extensive knowledge of AbbVie Brand Plan process
Worked closely with global to localize to specific Canadian affiliate landscape
Generated initiatives and strategies from working with local International key opinion leaders that were chosen for global implementation
Lead indication cross-functionally and successfully gaining full public and private reimbursement during my time as the lead
Worked closely with Market Access nationally, provincially as well as HEOR
Successful in creating value proposition and unmet need
Longstanding collaborative relationships established with International and National Gastroenterologists built on respect and credibility
Keen ability to gain insights and opinion while influencing behavior to gain agreement.
Regional Medical Advisor/MSL
AbbVie Canada Medical Affairs
08.2011 - 01.2013
Good understanding of Medical Affairs and regulatory processes both locally and globally for pipeline and clinical development advancement
In depth understanding of business and ability to drive strategic initiatives consistent with Brand Team
Experience in identifying and anticipating data gaps, developing and implementing strategies that advance scientific understanding of our products
Expertise in leveraging medical and scientific data to enhance commercial objectives and enhance patient access through reimbursement
Advanced clinical program at site level as well as expanded sites advancing success of the Canadian program.
Clinical Pharmacist
Capital Care Group
Edmonton, AB
1996 - 2007
Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Supervised and coached team of 43 pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Closely monitored department performance metrics.
Managed drug and supply inventories.
Education
B.Sc.Pharm -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
06.1996
Skills
Market Analysis
Strategic planning
Brand development
Market Positioning
Budgeting and Allocation
P&L Management
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL
SKILLS and AWARDS
, 2023 Rinvoq CD Global Brand Team/Launch Team
2020 Immunology District Sales Manager of the Year
2020 All-Stars Winner – Market Access IFT Project Award