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Montgomery, Nj, Us

Evanston, Il, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Together, PwC and Strategy& are helping clients develop practical strategies to address their biggest challenges - and turn ideas into action.PwC and Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company) have come together to form a new kind of consulting business. As part of the PwC network, Strategy& will be a leading strategy firm in its own right and help PwC as a whole become the pre-eminent strategy-through-execution firm.What PwC and Strategy& create together will be unique. We’ll offer clients something they can’t get elsewhere: a combination of strategy consulting expertise, and a proven track record of delivery, with unrivalled global scale and experience.Clients will be able to get practical strategy advice from people who understand the opportunities and risks involved in implementation – and strategic execution skills from people who understand the context.

Chicago, Il, Us

Provided business consulting services to the life sciences industry in the areas of product commercialization, operations, analytics, marketing, business development and investor servicesLead project teams to ensure high-quality and timely project deliveryResponsible for driving business development activity - Acquired new pharmaceutical accounts for Huron team and expanded business at existing accounts.Developed new solutions to expand the Commercial Business Insights practice. Examples include: influence mapping, key account management, strategic marketing planning/processes, and business development Wrote thought leadership articles to market Huron’s commercial practice solutionsProvided transaction advisory services and strategic analysis for healthcare investors, lenders and companies. Examples include:*Drafted high-quality business plan assessment reports, financial projection assessments and financial models for scenario planning*Advised debtors/lenders dealing with distressed pharmaceutical and related healthcare companies*Implements operational improvement initiatives, conducts valuation analysis and provides interim management support*Delivered assessments of management structure, product issues and opportunities*Performed due diligence reports for investors

Startup pharmaceutical company providing innovative wellness programs for medical practices. Responsibilities included: commercial/clinical operations including sales, marketing, medical affairs, P & L, technology application, capital fundraising support, product development and technical operations. Managed staff and strategic partners. Provided operational updates, strategic recommendations, new product ideas and financial analysis to board of directors.Joined company at idea phase and successfully built operational platform within 6 months leading to a commercial launch of a multi-million dollar, new market opportunityDeveloped and executed commercial plan for Joint Health and the Arthritis Management Program that included: product development, sales forecasting/financial metrics, marketing plan and tactics, sales team hiring and training, promotional materials, technology integration, digital programs and enterprise resource program managementDirectly responsible for closing more than 70% of company sales achieved in 2011 and 2012Collaborated with CEO on capital fundraising presentations and follow up diligence – raised 5 rounds of capital financing from internal and external partiesCarefully managed operating capital to ensure funds were invested in high return areas and on budget

St-Prex, Ch

Directed northeast sales team responsible for a portfolio of oncology and urology products. Responsibilities included: hiring, managing and motivating sales team. Business planning, employee development and sales performance.Hired to turnaround last place sales team with 50% vacancy. Successfully hired, trained, developed and motivated new sales representativesLed significant shifts in district market share (Grew Firmagon 243% and Prosed DS 47% over Q1 performance)Collaborated with team to secure formulary wins for Firmagon at academic oncology hospitalsProvided leadership for new hire representative with zero business in largest market (NYC) to win 2010 Masters Club and 2011 Presidents Club

St-Prex, Ch

Established new business unit with Vice President. Led marketing efforts and staff for product portfolio including: Prosed DS (urinary analgesic), Firmagon (prostate cancer) and Nocdurna (bladder dysfunction). Developed, implemented and executed the commercial plan for the US launch of Firmagon, a novel treatment for prostate cancer.Prosed DS exceeded sales expectations from 2007-2010, becoming number 1 product in class. Firmagon met forecasted expectations for launch year. Nocdurna advanced from phase II to phase III development.Tightly managed department budget exceeding $6mSupported the due diligence and negotiation of Prosed DS acquisition from Esprit Pharmaceuticals and other business development projects; Led Prosed DS integration and successful re-launchDeveloped and executed commercial plan for the US launch of Firmagon, Ferring’s first global product launch

Lawrence Township, Nj, Us

Led the development and execution of pre-launch strategic marketing deliverables for vinflunine, a novel compound in phase III development for the treatment of bladder, breast and lung cancer.Key strategic marketing deliverables achieved: brand positioning, brand character, branding elements, advocacy planning, global brand book, customer segmentation and brand messagingBuilt and fostered strong relationships with opinion leaders and other external constituents to support successful clinical and commercial developmentCollaborated and built alignment with partner company Pierre Fabre and BMS ex-US markets to implement and execute successful commercial activitiesMarketing lead for the execution of 20 market research studies (qualitative and quantitative studies) to inform elements of global launch plan

Lawrence Township, Nj, Us

Developed and implemented a winning strategy and tactical plan for the cardiology/hospital segment for Pravachol, a treatment for cardiovascular disease. Key projects: market research, messaging, sales aid, promotional tactics/programs, hospital contracting and sales force communicationSuccessfully managed a significant brand crisis with the release of head-to head data that showed competitive product to be superior and executed a robust response plan. Results: lost minimal share Led and mobilized cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of national sales meetings Built and executed a comprehensive physician and patient awareness program on drug-drug interactions

Lawrence Township, Nj, Us

Product Manager, Pravigard PAC MarketingManager, Sales Promotions (Sales Force Effectiveness) Manager, Field Medical Education Resources (Sales Operations) Associate Manager of Productivity (Greater NY Sales Region) Territory Business Manager (Sales Representative)

Mba, Marketing

Ba, Communications/Pre-Law