I’ve been building and growing biotech and pharma companies for my entire career. After starting out as a sale rep, I advanced to senior business and commercial executive—shaping operations, launching game-changing therapies, increasing profits, and inspiring teams every step of the way. Balancing big-picture vision with a fast-moving, hands-on leadership style, I’ve led both large and start-up companies to new heights of performance. I work with stakeholders and teams to skyrocket sales, expand market share, and accelerate profitability while supporting patients with unmet needs.Select therapeutic areas:Hypoparathyroidism, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, and growth disordersA few highlights:• Built the original sales team, then took the reins for all business and commercial functions to position Ascendis Pharma as a leader in treating rare endocrine diseases and other serious conditions.• Restructured the commercial organization and overhauled the sales footprint for Radius Health—leading this major transformation while skyrocketing revenue.• Turned around and energized performance—consistently exceeding expectations and driving YOY profit, revenue, and market growth during US and global roles with Novo Nordisk.• Accelerated growth and captured trailblazing efficiencies at every product stage including pre- and post-approval, lifecycle management, etc.Additional qualifications:– Wharton School of Business leadership training; BS in Public Relations– Recognized for leadership, team building and sales contributions, awards include Novo Nordisk President’s Hall of Fame, nine Circle of Excellence Awards (in five different roles), three Vision Awards for leadership and teamwork (nominated by peers)– Trusted point of contact to KOLs, patient advocacy groups, payers, and other external stakeholders– Partner and advisor to the Board of Directors, CEO, General Manager, Head of Business & Commercial Operations, and cross-functional leaders and team members
Listed skills include Pharmaceutical Sales, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Sales Leadership, and 48 others.