Award-winning and results-oriented oncology sales professional with 27 + years in the pharmaceutical industry. Leveraging exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to grow markets and consistently exceed goals for newly launched and established products in Long Island, New York. Recognized by industry and peers for success in account management, sales, collaboration, and clinical acumen. Exemplary record of cultivating cross-functional partnerships and innovative relationships with community/ academic oncology cancer centers and LUGPA accounts. Patient focus with key planning and strategic execution to provide appropriate treatment options for cancer patients.
· Successfully launched Tarceva in NSCLC, changing the paradigm in lung cancer treatment.
· Exceeded Tarceva goal attainments 2006- 107.96 %; 2007- 102.2%; 2009- 104.97%; 2011- 110.24%; 2012- 110%
· Expanded Tarceva market share growth and sales in three product indications. (Front Line NSCLC EFGR mutation indication, NSCLC Maintenance indication, Pancreatic Cancer indication)
· Selected to be on the Selling Model Task Force Committee- 2011
· Worked with specialty pharmacies to increase utilization of Tarceva.
· Nominated to be on the Tarceva Product Team and collaborated with the marketing department on branded and unbranded educational resources- 2008
* Responsible for the launch and promotion of the first-in-class antiemetic, Emend in April 2003.
* Provided education to increase awareness of the prevalence of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
* Presidents Club Award Winner; Ranked #2 in the Nation- 2004
* Achieved 177.9% to plan for Emend sales; Ranked #1 in the Nation- 2004
* Received sales award for achieving the sixth highest market share change in the nation- April thru December 2003.
* Achieved 217% to plan for Emend sales in the first month of product launch- April 2003.
* Promoted to Senior Oncology Specialty Representative- October 2003
* Gained formulary status in multiple hospital institutions in territory assignment.
* Implemented official group practice antiemetic protocols for Emend with key oncology offices.
* Worked National (ASCO) and local conferences.
* Responsible for the promotion of Biaxin, Prevacid, Omnicef, and Hytrin to primary care and specialty physicians including pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, allergists, infectious disease, and gastroenterologist.
* Appointed Regional Field Trainer; Responsible for the training and development of new and existing sales representatives; Demonstrated effective sales presentations, territory and resource management.
* Achieved highest Prevacid market share and market share growth in the district from 1999-2001.
Maintained Prevacid market share above national and regional averages from 1999-2001.
* Maintained Biaxin market share above regional and district average; Achieved achievement awards in 1998.