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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Pelham, Alabama, United States

Runs patient-focused Pharmacy providing quality care to individuals with chronic or serious medical issues. Leads operations, communicates with the staff and patients & makes pharmacy-related decisions to advance the company. Key negotiator securing contracts with wholesalers & manufacturers such as CSL, Bayer, AbbVie, Jansen, Genetech & more.• Built & oversees daily operations including human resources, regulatory compliance, sales, business development & information technology across four… Show more Runs patient-focused Pharmacy providing quality care to individuals with chronic or serious medical issues. Leads operations, communicates with the staff and patients & makes pharmacy-related decisions to advance the company. Key negotiator securing contracts with wholesalers & manufacturers such as CSL, Bayer, AbbVie, Jansen, Genetech & more.• Built & oversees daily operations including human resources, regulatory compliance, sales, business development & information technology across four locations & a retail pharmacy.• Driving force growing the company from the ground up: revenue from zero to $125M.• Growing the business to a national-level organization competing with industry leaders such as Optum & Express Scripts.• Provides exceptional patient care including counseling, guidance, maintaining trustworthy relationships & processing prescriptions in a timely & accurate manner, while managing side effects and reactions. Live support 24/7.• Acts as a liaison bridging the gap between the physician’s office & insurance companies.• Focuses on rare diseases & medications that normal pharmacies are not aware of, supporting the highest degrees of the most complex life-threatening illnesses.• Partners with drug manufacturers to enable access to multiple limited distribution medications created exclusively for specialty pharmacies.• Built an accounting team tasked with managing all financial aspects from Medicare reimbursements to audits ensuring compliance with applicable laws, guidelines & regulations.• Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices, laws & regulations positioning the organization as an industry leader in a competitive landscape.• Leveraged extensive experience from dispensing to launching new locations as well as going before the Board of Pharmacies & working with lobbyists to achieve a triple accreditation with URAC, ACAC, and VIPPS.• Develops, implements & monitors annual goals, processes & objectives for pharmacy operations. Show less

Trinity, Alabama, United States

Launched 2 companies in a new field in the pharmacy space supporting patients to obtain medications in a timely manner and walking the patients through the process of securing coverage and reimbursements. Identified innovative opportunities, medical necessities, and patient barriers to bring cutting-edge processes to the market and support chronic and rare conditions. Obtained the ACHC and PCAB accreditations during tenure.• Established the overall strategy and tactics for pharmaceutical… Show more Launched 2 companies in a new field in the pharmacy space supporting patients to obtain medications in a timely manner and walking the patients through the process of securing coverage and reimbursements. Identified innovative opportunities, medical necessities, and patient barriers to bring cutting-edge processes to the market and support chronic and rare conditions. Obtained the ACHC and PCAB accreditations during tenure.• Established the overall strategy and tactics for pharmaceutical services, hired and oversaw a team of 35 employees, and grew to $50M in annual sales in 2015.• Streamlined communication related to patients, providers, and insurance companies for patients with the most serious diseases.• Surpassed the national average time to fill medications for patients with complex diseases exceeding competitors by 50%.• Applied a personalized approach championing each patient helping with complex insurance complexities and enabling patients to receive medications at a quick and efficient pace.• Served as the expert educating the patients and providing one-on-one consultations to empower patients to identify the right tools and resources to pay for medications in an affordable method.• Understood pharmaceutical health care dynamics, competitive structures, and strategies to effectively contract for and market the advantages of quality products and services. Show less

Greystone, Al

Performed in a one-year contract directing existing therapies to support patients suffering from HIV, mental health, transplant, and other serious health conditions. Partnered directly with diverse teams within large-scale organizations to lead projects and accomplish goals. Transitioned from being a pharmacist to a pharma thought leader establishing the clinical and economic value of new medical innovations.• Built credibility and influence in the pharma industry through the development of… Show more Performed in a one-year contract directing existing therapies to support patients suffering from HIV, mental health, transplant, and other serious health conditions. Partnered directly with diverse teams within large-scale organizations to lead projects and accomplish goals. Transitioned from being a pharmacist to a pharma thought leader establishing the clinical and economic value of new medical innovations.• Built credibility and influence in the pharma industry through the development of a ground-breaking leadership style with a passion to support patients with serious medical diseases.• Utilized a hands-on approach, without micromanaging, to lead the team, optimize productivity, and identify areas of growth and development.• Aligned the right resources with the proper roles to drive success and move the company forward. Show less