Unwavering work ethic, tenacity, and reputation for getting things done. I thrive in nimble and collaborative environments and put an emphasis on relationship building.With nearly 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, I bring a strong foundation in strategy and execution, source selection, procurement, and contracting. I have worked for major pharmaceutical companies like Civica, Patheon, part of Thermo Fisher, and Mylan, where I have sourced hundreds of APIs & excipients, primary packaging components, single-use consumables, capital equipment, and constructed and executed contracts of various scope and scales. I have navigated various formulations and regulatory pathways with numerous organizations, from emerging startups to established large capital pharma companies.Throughout my career, I have collaborated with contract manufacturers and contract research organizations to support the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, bringing my expertise in sourcing and procurement to ensure the best outcomes for both my organization and our partners. In all of these collaborations, I have navigated unique challenges and regulatory requirements, utilizing my experience to forge successful partnerships.Currently serving as Director of Business Development at Civica, I'm deeply committed to the mission of solving drug shortages of essential medicines in the US hospital system and enabling access to affordable insulin. In my role, I take pride in the diversity and scope of my responsibilities. Prospecting new product offerings, aligning with hospital systems on pressing needs, constructing deals for products or services and leading new ventures to ensure Civica continues to solve for accessibility and affordability are some of my main focal points.