Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategy and Operations / Business Enablement Lead
UCB PHARMACEUTICALS
12.2022 - Current
Primary enabler for US Rare Disease Commercial efforts
Ensures field leaders have clarity in team objectives and goals, expectations, and timelines
Responsible for management of discrete projects, team or individual interventions, and tracking/reporting on specific initiatives beyond any outlined duties
Keeps observations and insights moving between teams and disciplines to allow everyone to benefit from a common body of institutional knowledge and relationships so that UCB presents a unified approach to the stakeholders we seek to engage and support
Responsible for tracking performance, providing feedback, and guiding adaptations to ensure alignment across the U.S
Rare Disease business unit.
Increased sales productivity by developing and implementing comprehensive enablement programs for the sales team.
Enhanced collaboration between sales and marketing departments, leading to more effective go-to-market strategies.
Evaluated current tools and resources to ensure alignment with company goals and initiatives, recommending adjustments as needed.
Championed the adoption of innovative technologies to enhance overall effectiveness in engaging prospects.
Business Enablement Lead
UCB PHARMACEUTICALS
04.2020 - 12.2022
Provide U.S
Neurology with an advanced level of focus and responsiveness to local ecosystems across the country
Internal expert with responsibility for integrating and coordinating local ecosystems combined goals
Responsible for operationalizing UCB strategies and practices across the US region
Ensures that local ecosystem leaders have clarity in team objectives and goals, expectations, and timelines
Responsible for tracking performance, providing feedback, and guiding adaptations to ensure alignment across the U.S
Neurology business unit.
Strategic Collaboration Lead
UCB PHARMACEUTICALS
11.2018 - 03.2020
Internal collaboration expert with shared responsibility for integrating and coordinating the local ecosystems and internal engine for exploration, aligned goals, capabilities, needs, insights, and possible paths forward
Provide consistency in our approach to align collaborations with the US nPVU strategic objectives and patient ambition
Provide oversight for data integrity and operational processes by leading internal connectivity with associated departments
Ensure operational compliance to the highest professional standards.
G2M Compliance and Consistency Synergist
UCB PHARMACEUTICALS
10.2017 - 11.2018
Build coaching tools for 'Go to Market' operational enablement - (compliance-focused)
Work with the Brand Team around KOL development, speaker training, and decks for POA
Provide ongoing support for the refinement of compliance principles based on field learning
Operations lead for IQVIA interactions for all reporting.
District Sales Manager
UCB PHARMACEUTICALS
12.2011 - 10.2017
Led a team of 9 representatives selling in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and played an integral role as a Regional leader through constantly developing people, conducting marketing presentations at POA meetings, and providing competitive/market analysis for the region
Conduct Regional Data Analysis
Serve as Vimpat regional leader
Collaborate with RAE, MSL, Government Representative, and RD for collaborative sale.
Area Sales Manager II
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS
09.2001 - 12.2011
Led a team of 10 representatives selling in the state of New Jersey and Staten Island and played an integral role as a Regional leader through constantly developing people, conducting marketing presentations at RPM meetings, and providing competitive/market analysis for the region
Conduct Regional Data Analysis
Serve as Fanapt Area Brand Expert and member of the Strategy and Tactical team for the brand
Collaborate with RML, RAM, PRAM, and Marketing for IMP initiatives
Serve as Multi-Cultural Team Leader and member of the Diversity Council
Serve as a member of the Customer-Centric Initiative for Neuro-Psych Division.
Executive Neuroscience Specialist
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS
09.2001 - 12.2005
Responsible for increasing market share for selected products in the epilepsy, parkinson, and Cognitive disorders markets, selling to Neurologists and Psychiatrists in the community and hospital setting
Played an integral role as district leader by conducting product presentations at DPM meetings, providing competitive/market analysis, and leading the managed care initiative for the region.
Director of Business Development
TANGERINE TECHNOLOGY
02.2001 - 08.2001
Responsible for selling complex configurator software to life science and petrochemical companies
Developed a comprehensive business plan to generate new business as well as develop policies and procedures for the sales position
Generated standard ROI format and 'pitch deck' for follow-up with customers.
Institutional Healthcare Representative (IHR)
PFIZER, INC.
11.1997 - 02.2001
Responsible for increasing market share for selected products in the antimicrobial, antifungal, and cognitive disorders markets, selling to a wide range of specialists and sub-specialists in academic hospitals
Assumed District Manager role while the manager was on maternity leave
Played an integral role as a district leader, conducting product/objection workshops, mentoring new representatives, and competitive/market analysis.
Professional Healthcare Representative (PHR)
PFIZER, INC.
10.1996 - 11.1997
Responsible for increasing market share for selected products in the antimicrobial, antifungal, and cognitive disorders markets, selling to a wide range of specialists and sub-specialists in academic hospitals
Assumed District Manager role while the manager was on maternity leave
Played an integral role as a district leader, conducting product/objection workshops, mentoring new representatives, and competitive/market analysis.
Managed Healthcare Consultant
CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
02.1995 - 10.1996
Successfully sold for the third largest drug wholesaler in the nation, calling on nursing home providers, HMOs, home infusion companies, visiting nurses associations, and closed-door pharmacies.
Retail Sales Representative
CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
03.1993 - 02.1995
Responsible for increasing dollars for retail pharmacies in the Philadelphia area.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY
MBA Essentials 2023, Finance 2021 -
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Six Sigma Green Belt 2019 -
TERRY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Skills
Customer Segmentation
Creative Direction
Marketing Analytics
Product positioning
CRM Management
Project Management
Sales Forecasting
Business Needs Analysis
Analytical Skills
Market Analysis
Problem-solving aptitude
Strategic Planning
Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Strategy and Operations / Business Enablement Lead