Joanna Specht Email & Phone Number

United States

I am privileged to work with an amazing group of people. Using my almost 20 years of experience within the pharmaceutical and medical devices industry as the liaison between the Review Committee, Sales Training/Marketing, Regulatory, Medical, and Legal, in order to facilitate rapid and accurate review of all marketing-training materials promotional review and approval process. My daily operations include Management of the Regulatory Submissions Department - Account Management for robust pharmaceutical training materials through various client Veeva Vault PromoMats and IQvia ePromo platforms for the CCC, PRB, MLR, PARC, Copy Approval or PRC review teams. This includes staffing for ebb and flow delegation, internal training, project preparation, and coordination with design/development. As an Editorial Lead, coordination with writing staff and proofreaders to QC, validation of client comments/design changes, referencing, and final review. Within Veeva, maintain, validate and upload all clinical resources, promotional sales and marketing tools/modules and workshops. As the gatekeeper to the Account Managers, from concept to final production of the entire process including communications for dissemination of completed projects to the target audience. This can include upload and hosting of modules on AWS Web services and file organization.I have successfully mentored and trained several members of my team to work independently and grow within their submission specialist role, creating SOP and process efficiencies.Dedicated to the life sciences industry, Encompass delivers training and communications solutions leveraging deep industry experience. Using our proven iEAR® approach, we partner with you to develop your team’s knowledge and skills, and ultimately drive optimal performance. To learn more about our proven techniques to help you succeed, please visit us at: www.encompasscnl.com

As Spechtacular Marketing I have been able to support many clients with the preparation for promotional review through their respective MLR/PARC/PRC processes. Fully immersing my team in the nuances of the review process, training and delivery of sales training pieces ranging from review of approved messaging to complex clinical therapeutic area resources. Familiar with all aspects of working with the Marketing, Sales and Training teams to deliver successful national field meetings, training workshops, convention programs, and interactive learning experiences, partnering with talent, agency and leadership.

Woodcliff Lake, Nj

(Copy Approval & Convention Planning) Organize and shepherd product managers, vendors and internal committee members through a rigorous weekly Medical, Legal and Regulatory Copy Approval Council process across 7 brands. Complete immersion in brand elements (Professional and Consumer) to fill in for Product Managers during review when necessary. Correspondence with vendors for approvals and preparation of materials for FDA submission and marketing Maintain database and files for all marketing materials reviewed, changed and submitted to the FDA and in use Directed division concept, design and activities for convention booth theme with multiple agencies – saving almost $1M Coordinate Trade Shows for branded products an average of 50 shows per year- 8’ to ‘50x’80 booths & displays Identify appropriate conference participation, booth driving initiatives and ROI within Pharma guidelines Correspondence with associations from applications, advertising, face to face meetings and corporate council Manage numerous vendors, budgets, shipping, material ordering and show site operations for each conference Meeting and event planning for interoffice, upper management and national sales team (3-350 attendees) Work with Sales Managers, internal departments and vendors to send new hire sample and marketing material inventory shipments Manage division web projects www.tevawomenshealth.com

Executive Assistant Proprietary Sales & Marketing- (promoted to Marketing Coordinator 6/07) Manage schedule and travel for Senior VP and VP of Marketing and Sales In office support for marketing department of 8 and liaison for sales team of 350 Event planning for local venues Assist National Account Team with processing Managed Care contracts and rebates Assist with processing of all invoices and check requests for Marketing and Sales departments from first phase approval SAP and through A/P Department Work with HR Recruiting Department to coordinate and schedule interviews for nationwide sales positions Work with internal departments and external vendors to coordinate equipment, shipments and educational training information  Process paperwork for all changes to sales force (ie: address, name, status) Maintain and update all sales force rosters and lists and distribute to outside vendors and internal departments Assist Trade Show Coordinator as needed

Manasquan, Nj

Executive Secretary & Meetings Coordinator Reception, correspondence and administrative support for executive staff of 6 and association of 1,100 members Coordination of meetings and exhibit tradeshows at local venues.  Assistant for foreign executive seminars (ie: Italy and Costa Rica) Article layout and photo editing for 60-100 page magazine for industry Preparation and layout for annual industry directories including cover artwork. Assistant to Advertising Sales Director for magazine and directory advertising. Presorted large mailings to association members (performed a few times a month) Invoicing and payment processing for dues, events and advertising  Preparation of reports for Board of Directors meetings

International & Domestic Processing Coordinator Domestic and international purchasing, import documentation and customs broker assistant  Coordination of shipments within the US and Canada from pier to destination  Chemical specifications and analysis control, material safety data sheets (MSDS), qualification and preparation of government bids  Letters of Credit and wire payment information, accounts receivable processing, invoicing, sales order processing, inventory control and month/year end reporting Art design assistant for revision and production of product labels Executive Assistant- Customer Service – promoted to Coordinator 2/00 Executive assistant to President and VP’s on presentations, correspondence and travel preparations  Customer service with accounts payable & receivable and credit approvalIT Specialist – Continued with company until 9/04 for IT support Maintaining network / Diagnostics, software, multiple server, desktop and network troubleshooting  Maintenance and information backup control. Installation of systems and peripherals  Purchasing of all Mac & PC software, hardware, telephone and video equipment for office and satellite offices

Durham, North Carolina

Goodwin College- Marketing

High School Education