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➤ Initiating and forging development of strong relationships with oncology community and academic satellite sites to educate and reinforce the value proposition of N-Power Medicine, a seed-stage, stealth startup focused on data and technology-based approaches to accelerate drug development and improve efficiency of clinical care delivery.➤ Secured 4 key partnerships with oncology community practices and developed a strategy to cultivate lasting relationships while delivering exceptional… Show more ➤ Initiating and forging development of strong relationships with oncology community and academic satellite sites to educate and reinforce the value proposition of N-Power Medicine, a seed-stage, stealth startup focused on data and technology-based approaches to accelerate drug development and improve efficiency of clinical care delivery.➤ Secured 4 key partnerships with oncology community practices and developed a strategy to cultivate lasting relationships while delivering exceptional "white glove" service. Currently leading the expansion of N-Power Medicine platform adoption within these practices.➤ Built the Network Partner pipeline strategy and standardized processes to ensure effective engagement of new Network Partner candidates, and subsequent seamless/efficient transition of contracted Network Partners to the Platform Implementation Team.➤ Ensuring routine internal alignment regarding the Network Partner pipeline status v/v annual milestones and provided the Network Partner perspective to facilitate development/planning of other organizational efforts. ➤ Interfacing with Clinical Operations/PM Teams to investigate and address/mitigate near-term operational risks. Show less

➤ Led this healthcare technology company to build the world's largest library of clinical and molecular data with an operating system to make that information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers.➤ Recruited, hired, and managed a high-performing Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team of 10 PhDs/PharmDs dedicated to Tempus’ oncology portfolio spanning germline and somatic NGS testing of solid and heme cancers.➤ Provided performance coaching/feedback… Show more ➤ Led this healthcare technology company to build the world's largest library of clinical and molecular data with an operating system to make that information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers.➤ Recruited, hired, and managed a high-performing Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team of 10 PhDs/PharmDs dedicated to Tempus’ oncology portfolio spanning germline and somatic NGS testing of solid and heme cancers.➤ Provided performance coaching/feedback discussions along with great working environment to the Oncology MSL team by communicating clearly, actively listening, encouraging collaboration, and empowering direct reports while overseeing their training and development.➤ Successfully established the Tempus Speakers’ Bureau of 10 highly recognized medical oncologists, from the ground up. ➤ Developed, maintained and then oversaw SalesForce-based provider inquiry response process, facilitated by the MSL Team, from inception to implementation, including performance metric tracking. ➤ Provided critical input into the development of an Oncology Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement plan and maintained strong relationships with KOLs. ➤ Led the delivery of scientific/medical, research, and educational support to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders related to the organization's oncology products while ensuring the team met organizational goals and metrics.➤ Communicated MSL team achievement updates to appropriate internal partners and upper levels of management while managing the team through special projects and cross-functional support activities.➤ Co-led the creation and implementation of Medical Affairs collaborative strategies to ensure compliant partnership with other customer-facing teams including sales, customer support, and partner companies/organizations. Show less

➤ Enabled improved patient outcomes and more effective treatment decisions for critical illnesses through personalized healthcare by pioneering next generation clinical-stage immunotherapies that harness the human immune system.➤ Represented the company to outside medical/scientific experts through participation in scientific congresses, medical advisory boards, discussions regarding IITs, and other Medical Affairs-related activities.➤ Delivered medical and scientific strategic as well… Show more ➤ Enabled improved patient outcomes and more effective treatment decisions for critical illnesses through personalized healthcare by pioneering next generation clinical-stage immunotherapies that harness the human immune system.➤ Represented the company to outside medical/scientific experts through participation in scientific congresses, medical advisory boards, discussions regarding IITs, and other Medical Affairs-related activities.➤ Delivered medical and scientific strategic as well as operational input into core Medical Affairs activities, such as healthcare professional/provider interactions and the generation of clinical and scientific data.➤ Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory and legal policies while guiding the development and alignment of key medical objectives to enable and support larger corporate objectives.➤ Provided insight to pipeline determination in clinical feasibility as well as translated findings from research and the broader medical community into clinical development opportunities.➤ Prepared and delivered scientific presentations to healthcare professionals, developed and maintained professional relationships with key opinion leaders, and provided external scientific/technical support for oncology products.➤ Developed and communicated strategic medical input into oncology product strategies while working closely with sales, marketing, and commercial teams to support medical/marketing activities and market access.➤ Provided relevant scientific and technical training to the internal commercial organization as well as led stakeholder educational initiatives including medical education, data, guidelines, and value proposition. Show less

➤ Led a Medical Affairs team of 6 managers, coordinators, and RNs while managed cross-functional teams with constituents including commercial, marketing/sales, clinical development, and numerous support functions.➤ Drove efforts dedicated to transforming cancer care through a deep understanding of the genomic changes that contribute to each patient's unique cancer to lead new research and development initiatives.➤ Maintained expertise in oncology and contributed to publication… Show more ➤ Led a Medical Affairs team of 6 managers, coordinators, and RNs while managed cross-functional teams with constituents including commercial, marketing/sales, clinical development, and numerous support functions.➤ Drove efforts dedicated to transforming cancer care through a deep understanding of the genomic changes that contribute to each patient's unique cancer to lead new research and development initiatives.➤ Maintained expertise in oncology and contributed to publication strategy/planning including review of abstracts, posters, manuscripts for publication and scientific symposia.➤ Conceived, developed, and managed all aspects of the new Medical Science Liaison Team focused on Key Opinion Leader development and external stakeholder education around FMI clinical offerings.➤ Provided therapeutic area expertise, review and evaluation of proposals for external clinical research, and scientific training and support to other staff internally across functions as needed.➤ Led the development of a successful Medicare appeal process that resulted in reversal of over 40% Medicare denials.➤ Developed collateral, provided expert medical presentations, published findings, and created training modules in support of Commercial Sales as well as for internal or external stakeholders.➤ Drove medical strategy in collaboration with the Senior Medical Director and led the development, implementation, and execution of key medical initiatives that align with company tactics.➤ Participated in budgetary processes as part of annual business planning and review of expenses within Medical Affairs. Show less

➤ Established and maintained a highly functional FMI External Speaker Bureau consisting of 20 MDs including speaker onboarding, education, training, and evaluation while serving as the main Medical Affairs contact for the organization.➤ Represented Foundation Medicine as a product content expert, delivered product-related presentations to key constituents such as physicians, genetic counselors, PBMs, insurance representatives, and advocacy groups.➤ Collaborated with the commercial team… Show more ➤ Established and maintained a highly functional FMI External Speaker Bureau consisting of 20 MDs including speaker onboarding, education, training, and evaluation while serving as the main Medical Affairs contact for the organization.➤ Represented Foundation Medicine as a product content expert, delivered product-related presentations to key constituents such as physicians, genetic counselors, PBMs, insurance representatives, and advocacy groups.➤ Collaborated with the commercial team regarding product strategy, design issues, and educational initiatives to gain maximum product uptake and reimbursement as well as led all aspects of a new product roll out.➤ Developed, coached, and mentored others within R&D as well as collaborated with the Global Medical Affairs team.➤ Liaised and managed relationships with key opinion leaders in conjunction with the Senior Medical Director, Medical Science Liaisons, and other internal staff from Commercial, Clinical Development, and Regulatory.➤ Provided scientific input into the Promotional Advertising Review Committee and other review committees for all promotional and external materials, participated in labeling meetings, and facilitated sign-off authorizations.➤ Developed SOPs for the activities conducted by Medical Affairs, ensured all activities are following ICH and other international regulatory guidelines and relevant GCPs and SOPs. Show less

➤ Served as the Primary Scientific Liaison contact for dissemination of critical clinical patient testing information to community and academic physicians while contributing to securing a positive local coverage decision from Medicare.➤ Led Grand Rounds and Institutional Tumor Boards presentations for physician groups at UCONN Health Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ochsner Health System, and Cancer Treatment Centers of America.➤ Acquired Asuragen's first 3 IIS submissions… Show more ➤ Served as the Primary Scientific Liaison contact for dissemination of critical clinical patient testing information to community and academic physicians while contributing to securing a positive local coverage decision from Medicare.➤ Led Grand Rounds and Institutional Tumor Boards presentations for physician groups at UCONN Health Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ochsner Health System, and Cancer Treatment Centers of America.➤ Acquired Asuragen's first 3 IIS submissions in pancreatic and 2 in thyroid cancer diagnosis by building key opinion leader relationships at U of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Methodist Hospital.➤ Demonstrated success in developing active, responsive Clinical Advisory Boards (CAB), planned and conducted CAB meetings, and disseminated CAB input and guidance to internal stakeholders.➤ Provided strategic thought leadership and critical competitive information dissemination while delivering cross-functional team leadership expertise within a matrixed reporting structure.➤ Influenced company culture to recognize value of interactions between industry, patients, and their advocates.➤ Drove the development and implementation of internal scientific tools as well as educational training modules for sales teams and business partners, scientific website content development, and clinical utility messaging. Show less

Scientific Affairs Manager – Asuragen, Inc., Austin, TX – 2011 to 2014Clinical Laboratory Manager – Asuragen, Inc., Austin, TX – 2008 to 2011Senior Scientist – Asuragen Inc., Austin, TX – 2006 to 2008Staff Scientist – Ambion Inc., Austin, TX – 2005 to 2006Research Associate/Manager, Automated Selection Facility – University of Texas at Austin – Institute of Cellular & Molecular Biology – 2004 to 2005