Barb James, Pharm.D. Email & Phone Number

Mettawa, Il

Support Global Medical Affairs pre-launch activities for Immunology Gastro pipeline. Work cross-functionally to develop communication strategies for Gastro pipeline assets, identify gaps in data/research and determine evidence generation needs, build and execute exhibit booth to showcase AbbVie immunology pipeline at major gastro congresses, and conduct internal education.

Greater Chicago Area

Provide medical expertise as part of an international project team to faciliate global approval of advertising and promotional materials related to gastrointestinal, anti-infective, and respiratory portfolio projects. Collaborate on project teams with Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Development for product support initiatives including the following: PSURs, risk management plans, local label change requests, licensing and acquisition interests, and health authority requests. Manage projects that align with the objectives of Medical Affairs and the Established Product Division. Create and deliver medical training presentations to global Medical Affairs Affiliates. Manage requests for supporting medical/scientifc information on existing or potential Abbott portfolio products and associated disease states.

Greater Chicago Area

Cultivated relationships with health care professionals with expertise in rheumatology. Engaged in scientific exchange with key opinion leaders on an ongoing basis and facilitated speaker training. Served as liaison between health care professionals interested in research collaboration with Abbott and internal groups. Served as mentor for 2010 summer intern. Involved with various field-based groups and projects.

Greater Chicago Area

Established, developed, and maintained relationships with key opinion leaders in the therapeutic areas of bone health and overactive bladder. Provided scientific updates to key opinion leaders and other area physicians on an ongoing basis. Facilitated grant applications for local continuing medical education opportunities. Served as member of the field-advisory team for process improvement and educational/material needs. Worked with key opinion leaders on the development of research study ideas, assisted with grant applications, and monitored investigator-initiated study progress/outcomes. Provided disease state presentations on bone health to health care professionals.

Abbott Park, Illinois

Provided primary support to internal and external customers for renal care, anti-infective, and anti-viral products. Facilitated meetings with Marketing, Medical Review, and other departments to communicate departmental initiatives and discuss strategies to better achieve corporate goals. Composed, revised, and reviewed product-specific response letters for external dissemination. Involved in various departmental initiatives and project teams. Facilitated training of new Medical Information team member and summer pharmacy interns.

Evanston, Il

Worked full time as a clinical hospital pharmacist for 2 years with focus in transitional care, women's health, and neonatology. Continued to work one weekend day per month as primary work schedule permitted from May 2003 through March 2013.