Heather Thomas, Mba Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Senior Account Manager- Gene Therapy Managed all aspects of AAV gene therapy operational implementation timelines and deliverables with IDN Health Systems and Hemophilia Treatment Centers which lead to 4 ready sites for gene therapy. Engaged with account leadership, KOL’s, formulary decision makers, pharmacy infusion leaders by delivering high impact presentations with my internal cross functional team in IA/MN/SD/ND/WI.● Successfully led the country with the 1st patient dosed with Gene Therapy for Hemophilia in 2024.● Navigated patients through eligibility processes, financial coverage, and post infusion care requirements.● Executed comprehensive patient advocacy strategies, partnering with advocacy societies to mobilize patient communities, resulting in increased awareness and engagement.● Nominated for National training and marketing team for stretch projects internally.Skeletal Dysplasia (Minneapolis, MN) December 2020 – June 2023Senior Account ManagerExecuted go-to-market commercial strategy for pediatric rare disease orphan drug, collaborating closely with academic institutions and patient advocacy to mobilize the patient community.● Identified and developed KOL’s to recognize unmet treatment needs and commit to champion the establishment of institutional coordinated care teams.● Educated care teams on patient identification and disease state knowledge in an 8-state area.● Gained diagnostic and treatment commitment at multiple key systems pre-launch.● Led country (1st out of 19) in all components of MBO matrix and finished launch year 3 out of 19.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Senior ILD Consultant-Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Systemic SclerosisSuccessfully launched 2 first-in-class medications for rare diseases (Systemic Sclerosis and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis) across MN and ND, driving rapid market penetration.● Collaborated with top-tier KOLs to implement new diagnostic and treatment protocols, ensuring widespread product adoption in key accounts.● Secured exclusive access to the largest MN IDN by integrating a specialty pharmacy distribution network, leading to expanded treatment options for patients.● National Sales Advisory Member for Marketing, Women in Leadership, National Mentor● Sales Excellence Award (President’s Club) in 2017.

Executive Cystic Fibrosis Specialist: Promoted TOBI for cystic fibrosis (rare disease) in all pediatric and adult academic institutions within multiple states (MN, WI, SD, and ND) Worked closely with cross-functional pediatric and adult care teamsResponsible for sales growth, advocate development, patient access, patient outreach events and pull through for specialty pharmacy distribution through our hub/portalSelected for Management Development Program

Responsible for developing and presenting a strong corporate image in the key teaching institutions in regards to asthma, with direct involvement in marketing, sales and profit expansion in Minnesota and Wisconsin.Successfully implemented buy and billCo-promoted monoclonal antibody medication with Genentech and Novartis cross functional teams in multiple capacitiesTeam lead for all hospital initiatives, local asthma organizations, physician societiesEstablished diagnostic protocols in all accounts for proactive patient identification Accomplishments: National Award: MVP 2008, Top growth for 2006.Regional award: Business Excellence Award 2008

Senior Xolair Sales SpecialistEffectively launched and sold a new bio-logic by successful implementation of promotions, lead development, needs analysis and strategic planning to hit quarterly sales goals.Developed physician thought leaders and worked with nurse activists. Educated and implemented specialty pharmacy programs within clinics and hospitals.Accomplishments:Area of the Year Award – National Award Recipient 2005Winner of multiple regional and national sales contests

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Oncology Sales Specialist:Responsible for sales growth in community hospitals and oncology clinics for chemotherapeutic drugs with a focus on developing thought leaders, initiating clinical trials for cooperative groups, and identifying accounts for contract sales Accomplishments2003 #2 in RegionNominated and completed the Leadership Development Program

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Managerial Economics

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Omega, Varsity Basketball Captain

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing

Activities and Societies: Honors