Kristen Capone Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

Madison, New Jersey, United States

Accountable for entire print production process for promotional materials, from specification preparation to vendor management and selection, print production and inventory management, sales area training, label updates and launches of promotional material campaigns. Driving force behind the development and production of promotional material for 4 national drug launches (e.g., Allé, Vraylar) including the print production on 2 Central Nervous System drug launches (i.e., Qulipta, Ubrelvy) in an 8-month period. Collaborated with Brand Managers on quantities, distribution strategies, and production specifications for all promotional literature and direct mail, while evaluating proofs and selecting final print vendor for all projects.• Identified and implemented cost saving opportunities working in concert with vendors and agencies.• Provided mentorship to colleagues in the areas of brand support and executing the sales meeting process.• Partnered on the launch of Rep Resources Portal, to provide on-demand printing and allow representatives to leave behind their contact information in the field when delivering promotional materials.

Jersey City, New Jersey

Managed the print production of pharmaceutical materials for three national drug launch meetings (e.g., Botox Cosmetic, Vraylar) involving over 2,200 sales representatives and their district managers. Recognized for meeting extremely accelerated timelines on Bipolar Depression Launch ensuring Sales Representatives had promotional materials needed to deliver to the medical community.• Ensured continual availability and stock of all promotional materials as part of Inventory Management process.• Collaborated with brand marketing teams and creative agencies to plan, develop timelines, and execute the needed printed sales collateral to kick off the launch of new promotional materials.• Accountable for Estimating and Buying, by ensuring Request for Proposal (RFP) and purchase order processes aligned with company purchasing policies (used ePro software program to support process).

Coordinated meeting process material reproduction and distribution for six brand products to 1,800 business directors, managers, and sales representatives.• Researched and vetted nine commercial print companies to produce workshops, handouts and lecture material print support.• Developed print plans and estimates via triple/competitive bid process with print vendors.• Interfaced with internal departments and vendor/agencies to ensure promotional materials were produced to compliance requirements, time schedules and on budget.

Coordinated meeting process material reproduction and distribution for six brand products to 1,800 business directors, managers, and sales representatives.• Researched and vetted nine commercial print companies to produce workshops, handouts and lecture material print support.• Developed print plans and estimates via triple/competitive bid process with print vendors.• Interfaced with internal departments and vendor/agencies to ensure promotional materials were produced to compliance requirements, time schedules and on budget.

Coordinated meeting process material reproduction and distribution for six brand products to 1,800 business directors, managers, and sales representatives.• Researched and vetted nine commercial print companies to produce workshops, handouts and lecture material print support.• Developed print plans and estimates via triple/competitive bid process with print vendors.• Interfaced with internal departments and vendor/agencies to ensure promotional materials were produced to compliance requirements, time schedules and on budget.

Coordinated with marketing team members and advertising agencies to ensure all print deadlines and production schedules are met Reviewed promotional materials to ensure quality expectations.• Developed print plans and estimates with print vendors, completing purchase orders and monitoring budgets.• Complied with Sarbanes Oxley rules and regulations for periodic and quarterly audits.

Greater New York City Area

• Chaired weekly agency and brand team production meetings. • Handled the production and procurement of promotional materials for Forest-branded products with advertising agencies to discuss project specifications, timelines, print release(s), and proof approvals. • Coordinated the review process of four promotional products with approval for print release.• Interfaced with internal departments and vendors/agencies ensuring promotional materials are produced in a timely and cost effective manner. • Initiated purchase orders incorporating triple bid process for tokens items and print lecture. • Attended press approvals at the approved vendors to maintain branding guidelines and accuracy.• Managed and ensured all branding and quality controls were strictly maintained with vendors.• Produced and Procured four promotional materials including learning modules, journal inserts, patient education kits, direct mailers, sales training aids, and dimensional packaging. • Aided in the print production of a Point of Action (POA) meeting involving material reproduction and distribution for four brand products to 1,400 area business directors, district managers and sales representatives. Updated internal sale forces on new messaging, strategies and regulatory changes.