Melinda Monroe Email & Phone Number

Horizon Therapeutics acquired by Amgen October 2023

South Carolina, United States

Joined expansion team for the launch of an infused biologic orphan drug indicated for the treatment of TED (thyroid eye disease) with Oculoplastic surgeons, Ophthalmologists, and Endocrinologists across SC.2022 President’s Club, #4 out of 64.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Initially, 1 of 34 account specialists hired across the nation to launch a biologic to pulmonologists for the treatment of symptomatic sarcoidosis. Responsible for community based and teaching hospital accounts in South Carolina, eastern North Carolina, and coastal Georgia. Transitioned to Nephrology Division during Q3/2019, covering Coastal SC and Augusta/Savannah, GA. Due to company reorganization, in August 2020, transitioned to one of 179 new Immunology Sales Specialists covering all Therapeutic Areas (Pulmonary, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology, and Neurology) for Acthar Gel across Eastern Georgia and Central SC.2020 President's Club, Nephrology, #3 out of 53.2020 Chairman's Club Winner, national recognition for reps with 3 or more President Club wins.2020 Ranked #1 in vial volume, #1 in paid new patients, and #1 in paid new writers - July.2020 Q1 exceeded goal by 122%.2019 Q3 finished at 200% of goal for Pulmonary while transitioning to Nephrology Division. *Due to transition to Nephrology Division, neither territory was eligible for President’s Club. 2019 Led the nation in new patient referrals and new HCPs.2018 Vice President's Club, Pulmonary - #7 out of 38.2017 President's Club, Pulmonary - #4 out of 38.2017 Gold Metal Winner - Pulmonary Division.2017 New Patient Referrals - #1 out of 38.2017 New Prescribers - #1 out of 38.2017 PACT enrollment YTD - #1 in Nation (November 17th).2016 President's Club, Pulmonary - #3 out of 36.2016 Drive for Growth Winner - #1 in nation for growth.Earned "Exceeding" rating for overall performance in 2015, 2016, and 2017.Exceeded 2015 quarterly goals – Q1: 200%, Q2: 500%; Q3: 225%, and Q4: 150%.Successfully completed CHEST training/certification in Chicago – 2015.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Hired specifically to turnaround underperforming territory in the promotion/growth of two Buy & Bill oncology products (Valstar and Vantas) and a prescription testosterone gel (Fortesta Gel) with urologists in SC, NC and GA. Launched Aveed (Buy & Bill and Specialty Pharmacy testosterone with REMS) to customers in central SC and GA.2014 - YTD Performance thru April: #6 out of 1102013 Circle of Excellence Winner (National Rank: #2 out of 110)2013 #5 in Nation with Fortesta (1P13 and 2P13)2013 #1 in Nation with Valstar through June (exceeded 6 month product goal in less than 3 months - 1P13)Earned "Greatly Exceeded Expectations" rating for overall performance in 2013.2012 Circle of Excellence Winner (moved territory from 2011 national rank of 71/73 to 8 in 2012)2012 Rookie of the YearEarned “Exceeded Expectations” rating for overall performance in 2012Serve on two national advisory boards: Valstar/Vantas FAST Team & Incentive Compensation Team

Joined as a DSM in the Neuroscience Division for the promotion of Rozerem and Provigil. Realigned in 2008 to the Diabetes Cardiovascular Care Division for the promotion of Actos, Actoplus Met, Duetact, and the 2009 launch of Uloric and Kapidex (now Dexilant). Displaced during company restructuring.

Progressed from Senior Sales Representative to District Sales Manager as company expanded. Company acquired by Eli Lilly. Position eliminated.

01/02 to 06/03: Responsible for driving specialty sales, maintaining productive relationships with neurologists, planning and implementing effective physician programs, and partnering with teammates focusing primarily on Parkinson’s Disease and Migraines. 2002 National Rank: #7 of 51 reps for 5 products and ranked #2 in territory earnings Mirapex market share. Products: Mirapex, Axert, Celebrex, Bextra, Detrol LA. Company acquired by Pfizer. 07/97 to 12/01 - Pharmacia: As Urology/Neurology Sales Consultant for Eastern SC and NC, responsible for the successful introduction of new products, maintaining and growing established products, driving specialty sales, planning and implementing effective physician and community awareness programs, coordinating with teammates, and training of new and experienced representatives. Additionally responsible for establishing strong business relationships with customers founded on valued service, trust, and reliability; and maintaining above average call and detail performance. 2001, ranked #21 of 120 reps. Products: Detrol LA, Detrol, Caverject, Vagifem, Estring, Axert, Mirapex, Celebrex, Ambien02/95 to 07/97 - Pharmacia & Upjohn: As Urology/Dermatology Senior Sales Specialist for SC and Augusta, GA, responsible for the successful launch of branded injectable (Caverject) to urologists, targeting primary care, residents and attendings at MUSC and MCG. The comprehensive understanding of erectile dysfunction and the ability to provide individual patient education while continuing to grow established products Cleocin T and Rogaine with dermatologists.09/91 to 02/95 - The Upjohn Company: As General Sales Specialist in Summerville, SC and as Metabolic Specialist in Florence, SC, responsible for primary care, multiple specialists and community hospitals. Products included: Micronase, Glynase Prestab, Vantin, Ansaid, Provera, Depo-Provera, Ogen, Colestid, Rogaine, Prepidil Gel, Cleocin Vaginal Cream, Zovirax

Ba, Biology; Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant; Kappa Delta Sorority, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer Magna Cum Laude; Salutatorian.

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