Experience

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  Eli lilly and company

  Aug 1999 - Jul 2009

  Senior sales representative

  - Successfully managed St. Louis Territory by organizing and communicating information on Woman's Health, Neuroscience, Diabetes, and Pain products by building customer confidence, developing rapport, and relationships with physicians. - Awarded District Achievement Trip for top 10 % performance 2000, 2001, 2002, & 2003.- Effectively implemented sales plans in the health care industry by understanding market dynamics, trends, competitors, regulations and managed health care environment.- Successfully launched Actos, Strattera, Cymbalta, and Symbyax- Call points included Internal Medicine, Pain Specialists, Endocrinology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Rheumatology.- Served as mentor for new hires, Program Champ, Stratter & Zyprexa Product Champ.- Experience in development of speakers and speaker advisory board. Show less

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  Gentiva health services

  Jun 2009 - May 2010

  Cardiopulmonary director

  - Responsible for Clinical, Marketing, Sales, and Budget for the Cardiopulmonary Home Health Program. - Coordinated specialized training and credentialing for nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. - Exceeded all sales quotas for physician referrals at 140%. Oversight of account executives with increase in referrals by 18% in first 6 months.- Recognized at National Sales Meeting for improved outcomes in Cardiopulmonary program.- Successfully credentialed 26 clinicians into the program. Show less

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  Saint louis university

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  Clinical research study coordinator

  St. Louis University – St. Louis, MO - Coordinates the development, implementation, and maintenance of community research studies and projects: recruited subjects; conducts follow-up surveys; collects data for existing and future projects. -- Served as liaison between University, local and state government agencies, and other participating agencies; provides consulting assistance to various organizations. Assists staff and principal investigators , research manager, and financial coordinator with various tasks associated with day-to day operations of research studies and projects. - Experience with Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Gastrointestinal, Medical/Surgical Devices, and Endocrinology. Show less

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  Teva pharmaceutical industries ltd.

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2019

  Senior clinical nurse educator and certified field trainer

  - Serve as point of contact with physicians and patients to insure optimal compliance with product.Train and educate patients and office staff on proper use, storage, and administration of Teva product. Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, and Shared Solutions within patient services. - Provided Home Health Services for patients with Neurological and Respiratory Diseases, Coordinated with six contract training nurses to provide patient care in Missouri and Illinois. - Experience in Rare Disease States and Specialty Mediciations- Community involvement with NMSA, MSAA, HDSA, ALA, AHA speaking events, patient and caregiver support groups, and programs. Presented information on disease state & symptoms, and healthy lifestyle choices to support adherence. - Successfully launched numerous pharmaceutical products, most recently Austedo for Huntington's Chorea and Tardive Dyskinesia.- Awarded President's Club in 2013, 2015, and 2018.- Certified Field Trainer since 2013. Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse since 2015.- Experience with Physician Speaker Training. Participated in Global Leadership Summit since 2012.- Instructor for Clinical Nurse Educator School. Assisted in development of on-boarding and course curriculum for new hires.- Senior CNE Booth for National FIeld Meeting 2016 and 2017. Marketing Advisory Board for Copaxone and Fremanezumab. Show less

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  Ashfield, part of udg healthcare plc

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  Clinical nurse educator

  Ashfield Healthcare Contract/Biogen Pharmaceuticals July 2019- Present Nurse Educator/Sales Support Clinician - Provided Multiple Sclerosis patient education, health care professional engagement, and clinical support for sales specialists with both Ashfield and Biogen. - Developed and implemented strategic four state territory business plan to engage with existing health care professionals in Multiple Sclerosis Centers and Neurologists, as well as, identifying new customers. - Collaborated cross-functionally with field based teams, patient services, and case managers to support patient access, enrollment, and compliance. - Partnered with Case Manager in providing field reimbursement strategies for MS product portfolio: including injectable medications, oral medications and infused biologics. Experienced with specialty pharmacies, biologic products, and complex distribution pathways. - Excellent presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to multiple decision makers. - Involved in National MS Society, International Organization of MS Nurses, and MS community events.- Recognized for possessing excellent organizational skills with both an attention to detail and the ability to prioritize large territory. Show less

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  Horizon

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2023

  Associate director, patient access liaison -

  - Patient Access Liaison in Ophthalmology providing logistical, non-medical educational assistance to patients and their caregivers to facilitate access to biologic therapy. - Develops relationships with patients, assesses their individual needs and fosters ongoing communication to promoted patient self-advocacy, adherence to treatment, and compliance to their therapy. - Successfully completed Prior Authorization Certified Specialist course (PACS) 9.1.2023- Educates patient on coverage for medication based on their benefits and the next steps required to gain access to their treatment. - Strong knowledge in access and reimbursement for buy and bill, specialty pharmacies, and infused pharmaceutical products.- Provides information on prior authorizations, insurance and payor requirements, medication and copay assistance programs, and national foundations. - Works cross-functionally with matrix partners, reimbursement specialists, health care professionals, case managers, site of care directors, marketing team, and market access. - Served on numerous national Patient Access Liaison programs and initiatives. These national projects include: Peer to Peer PARC communication, Culture Champ, Patient Engagement Program, Mentoring and Training New Hires, and Aspiring Leader Program. Show less

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  Amgen

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  Associate director at amgen (acquired horizon 10/2023)

  Amgen acquired Horizon 10/2023

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  Glaukos corporation

  Sept 2024 - now

  Reimbursement liaison