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Stacy L. Nelson

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Strategic, award‑winning hospital manager with deep expertise in health system contracting, market access, and high‑value account strategy across hospitals, IDNs, site of care, and specialty pharmacy networks. Known for driving strong growth, securing formulary and protocol access, and delivering data‑driven business plans that influence key decision‑makers. Builds trusted partnerships that accelerate specialty therapy adoption and expand sites of care in complex healthcare environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Integrated Health Systems Manager

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Arkansas/Mississippi/Louisiana
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead health system contracting and develop cross‑functional business plans that drive growth across large, high‑volume accounts.
  • Achieve sales goals by delivering prescriber growth and key business objectives across the assigned territory.
  • Develop, evaluate, and present strategic account business plans aligned with changing market needs, customer priorities, and organizational strategy.
  • Analyze economics, reimbursement, procurement, and inventory data to guide access strategy and stay ahead of emerging market and policy trends.
  • Use Territory and Data Analytics tools to monitor account performance, assess managed care trends, and share insights with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Secure formulary and protocol access for specialty products by engaging clinical, pharmacy, operational, and policy decision‑makers.
  • Deliver Account‑Specific Quarterly Business Reviews incorporating financial, clinical, operational, and outcomes‑based insights to optimize account performance.
  • Lead strategic and tactical account planning including stakeholder mapping, business goal prioritization, and value‑proposition execution in collaboration with Managed Markets and cross‑functional partners.
  • Engage stakeholders to execute new contracts and manage updates to provider agreements.
    Partner with internal experts to align on reimbursement and market‑access strategies.
  • Marketing SMAC Team Member; National Sales Meeting KAM Panel

AWARDS: Crescent Award Winner 2024 (#2 National Ranking); Amplify Award Winner 2021; Gammagard Liquid Spiff Award Winner

Immunology Business Manager

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Arkansas/Missouri
02.2017 - 01.2020
  • Top sales of total SCIG 2H'18 portfolio results of 125% and SCIG FQ1 2019 portfolio attainment of 132.36%, nationally ranked 1/72
  • Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and inform decision-making for new initiatives.
  • Selected for Field Leadership Excellence Program (FLEX), Sales and Marketing Advisory Council (SMAC), Market Access Committee, GROW, & Analytics Advisory Committee
  • Portfolio attainment results of 103% and 111% of SC for 2017
  • Increased HCP prescribers for new SCIG therapy from 1 to 19 reaching a total of 29 patients in 2017
  • Coordination of multiple stakeholders including Sales partners, Clinical Educators, Reimbursement Managers and Managed Markets.· Coordination of multiple stakeholders including Sales partners, Clinical Educators, Reimbursement Managers and Managed Markets.
  • AWARDS: President's Club 2018; National Ranking 3/72; 2018 Year End Review Exceeded Expectations·

Senior Hospital Account Specialist

Eli Lilly
04.2015 - 02.2017
  • Maximized territory sales of Lilly products in accounts by managing patient, product, and dollar flow and influencing formulary availability for ACS-PCI and insulin markets
  • Delivered top sales results of 104% TRX goal attainment growing 11.2% (YOY) outpacing the national average at 0.8%, DDD$ growth, a proxy for new starts and future business 121% to goal with 16.7% growth easily outpacing the flat national standard, and 106% on Special Objective in 2016
  • Delivered top sales results of 114% TRX goal attainment, 124% DDD$ goal attainment, 150% Special Objective, and 105 % goal attainment on Lilly Insulin 2015
  • Implementation of hospital wide programming for two accounts focusing on education with Transition with Confidence of staff and patient discharge
  • Engineered adoption of two accounts to include product/resources in patient protocol and availability throughout all hospital and pharmacy levels highlighting as Discharge Centers of Excellence
  • Converted Unity Health and Mercy Hospital to Lilly Insulin reaching 144% TRX goal attainment, DDD$ (YOY) 38.8% growth vs. the national standard 19.8% in 2016
  • Developed and maintained an in-depth knowledge of key relationships within area hospitals, P&T Committee, health systems through illustrating dedication to their specific protocols
  • Partnered with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary providing IMS FDAMA Readmission Resources to influential population decision makers adding product to STEMI protocol
  • CAS On-Boarding Leadership Team

AWARDS: Vice President's Cardiovascular Award Winner 2016; Hospital Account Sales Rookie of the Year Award 2016; Promotional Peer to Peer Program Recognition 2016

Neuroscience Senior Specialist

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
02.2011 - 03.2015
  • Represented Novartis establishing a key presence within the schizophrenia, Alzheimer, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD) market, included office and institutional-based physicians, as well as other Psychiatry and Neurology centers of influence
  • Exceeded sales performing at 124.9% of product portfolio goal attainment 2014, regional leader for DDD account sales
  • Increased adopted product rates by 51% and goal attainment from 99.29% to 145.6% for entire product portfolio in 2011
  • Partnered with Novartis Science Liaison working with psychiatry interns and stakeholders for medical centers and state institutions to execute educational programs and facilitated physician meetings across Arkansas
  • Collaborated with Managed Market Manager to identify key areas increasing revenue and assisting with outlining pull through support materials
  • Worked cohesively with Certified Nurse Educator to bring value added services to offices and patients in need
  • Maximized opportunities in the hospitals and outpatient medical centers to gain rapport with pharmacists and advancement in formulary acceptance across Arkansas
  • Political Action Committee Leadership Team and National Performance Management Expert Committee Member

AWARDS : President's Club Winner- national sales ranking at 4/165; 2014 MVP; 2012 Outstanding Performer of the Year; All for One Contest Winner ranking #1 in Region 2013; Year End Review 2012-2014-Exceeded Expectations; 2011 Meets Expectations; Promoted to Senior Neuroscience Specialist 2013

Senior Professional Sales Representative

Pfizer
11.2009 - 02.2011
  • Established strong relationships with healthcare professionals to drive product adoption and brand loyalty.
  • Delivered compelling product presentations and educational sessions to medical staff, enhancing understanding of therapeutic benefits.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic marketing initiatives aligning with regional sales goals.

AWARDS: Year End Review 2012- Exceeded Expectations

Senior Cardio-Pulmonary Specialist

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
10.2005 - 08.2009
  • Implemented training in hospital accounts growing institutional revenue and achieving formulary access.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • BI Brand Team Advisory Council Member devising and implementing sales strategy, generating new resources, and providing feedback.
  • Recognized by area Market Access Team for pull-through impact with managed healthcare third party marketplace.
  • BI Mentoring Field Sales Initiative Core Team

AWARDS: Senior Promotion performing in top 1/3 of sales for six consecutive years

Professional Sales Representative

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
02.1999 - 10.2005
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with healthcare professionals to promote product awareness.
  • Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify sales opportunities and competitive positioning.

AWARDS: Pursing Excellence Award based on intuition and volume sales reaching 113% over goal

Education

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas, AR

Skills

  • Key Account Management
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Health Systems/IDN Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Product Launch
  • Market & Data Analysis
  • Infusion/Site of Care
  • Buy and Bill/340B
  • Specialty Pharmacy
  • Managed Care/Field Access
  • Rare Disease/Biologic Sales
  • Patient Centric

Timeline

Senior Integrated Health Systems Manager

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
01.2020 - Current

Immunology Business Manager

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
02.2017 - 01.2020

Senior Hospital Account Specialist

Eli Lilly
04.2015 - 02.2017

Neuroscience Senior Specialist

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
02.2011 - 03.2015

Senior Professional Sales Representative

Pfizer
11.2009 - 02.2011

Senior Cardio-Pulmonary Specialist

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
10.2005 - 08.2009

Professional Sales Representative

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
02.1999 - 10.2005

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

University of Central Arkansas
Stacy L. Nelson