Optimer Pharmaceuticals
Industry: Company
DescriptionOptimer Pharmaceuticals Inc was a biopharmaceutical company, originally based in San Diego, CA and later its headquarters were moved to Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States of America. The company focused on developing specialty drugs to treat gastrointestinal infections and related diseases. Headquarters: Jersey City, NJ Founded: 1998 Number of employees: 281 (June 2013) Parent organization: Cubist Pharmaceuticals Founders: Tessie M Che, Michael N Chang Subsidiaries: Optimer Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc., Optimer Luxembourg 2 S.à R.l.,
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Optimer Pharmaceuticals Employees
Self-employed September 2011 - Present
Managed Laboratory Services, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2010 - September 2011
Managed Laboratory Services, Inc. April 2009 - August 2011
Sangart April 2007 - April 2008
Pharmaceutical Services Corporation March 2005 - March 2007
Applied Molecular Evolution / Lilly May 2003 - March 2005
Biogen Idec August 2000 - May 2003
Skills
GMP, Biopharmaceuticals, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Validation, Sop, Change Control, Batch Records, Manufacturing, Process Simulation, Protein Chemistry, Protein Purification, Filtration
Education
Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marine Engineering
PPD April 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2011 - February 2014
Community Healthcare Network September 2012 - December 2013
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals January 2000 - October 2011
Skills
Decision Analysis, Strategic Planning, Global Business..., Product Development, Managed Care, Strategy, Business Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Management, Commercialization, Biotechnology, Oncology, Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Negotiation
Education
Stanford University 1998 — 2000
Masters, Management Sc & Finance
London School of Economics and Political Science 1996 — 1997
Masters, Economics
Imperial College London 1992 — 1996
Masters, Engineering
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) November 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2013 - November 2013
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. April 2007 - August 2013
CuraScript, Inc. An Express Scripts Co. July 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Psychiatry, Allergy, Networking, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Primary Care, Neurology, Managed Care, Fertility, Women's Health, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Sales Operations, Urology, Buy, Nephrology, Product Launch, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Hospitals, Central Nervous System, Specialty Pharmaceutical, Antibacterial, Sales, Asthma, Hospital Sales, ENT
Education
Merrimack College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Merck January 2015 - Present
Cubist Pharmaceuticals December 2013 - January 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - December 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals February 2011 - September 2012
University of Minnesota 1998 - 2012
Johnson & Johnson 2005 - 2011
Johnson & Johnson 2001 - 2005
iCan Inc 2000 - 2001
Minnesota Regional Poison Center 1995 - 1998
Skills
Gastroenterology, Medical Education, Infectious Diseases, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Managed Care, Health Economics, Clinical Research, Pharmacy, Pharmacists, Pharmacodynamics, Commercialization
Education
Drexel University - LeBow College of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA, Pharmaceutical Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2000
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Infectious Diseases, ACCP Accredited, Antibiotic Pharmacodynamics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1998
PharmD, Pharmacy
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Pharmacy
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physiology, General
Prometheus Laboratories Inc., A Nestlé Health Science Company September 2015 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2011 - 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2009 - 2011
National Institutes of Health August 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Human Resources, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., HRIS, FDA, Lifesciences, CRO, Project Planning, Clinical Trials, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Training, New Hire Orientations, FMLA, HR Policies, Interviews, Compensation, Benefits Administration, Employee Recognition, Open Enrollment, Onboarding, Leadership, Deferred Compensation
Education
California State University San Marcos 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Social Sciences; Psychology
Neurocrine Biosciences March 2012 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2011 - January 2012
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute August 2009 - October 2011
University of Pennsylvania September 2004 - June 2009
Wyeth Research May 2004 - August 2004
Merck May 2003 - August 2003
Wyeth Research May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Drug Discovery, LC-MS, Medicinal Chemistry, Purification, Chromatography, Organic Synthesis, Organic Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Chemistry, Assay Development, In Vitro, Parallel Synthesis, Enzyme Assays, Organometallic Chemistry, Kinases, Drug Design, Flow Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Synthetic Organic..., NMR spectroscopy, Heterocyclic Chemistry, High Throughput..., HPLC, Drug Development, Peptide Synthesis, Infectious Diseases, Analytical Chemistry, Lead Change, Small Molecules, Biochemistry, NMR
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2004 — 2009
Ph.D., Chemistry
Albright College 2000 — 2004
B.S., Chemistry (ACS certified)
Merck May 2015 - Present
Cubist Pharmaceuticals January 2014 - May 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - December 2013
Orlando Health September 2008 - July 2011
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics August 2006 - September 2008
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics August 2006 - September 2008
Center for Anti-Infective Research & Development, Hartford Hospital 2004 - 2006
Skills
Lifesciences, Infectious Diseases, Medical Education, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Pharmacists, Pharmacology, Immunology, Internal Medicine, Medical Affairs, Medical Writing, Pharmacy, Hospitals
Education
Ferris State University 1999 — 2003
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy
Grand Valley State University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Celgene December 2012 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - December 2012
Genentech March 2009 - July 2011
Genentech September 2003 - March 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey January 1998 - September 2003
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey July 1990 - February 1997
Bayer March 1987 - July 1990
Skills
Oncology, Biotechnology, Cardiology, Managed Care, Neurology, Hospital Sales, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Rheumatology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Hospitals, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience
Education
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Pharmacy
Ajinomoto Althea Inc. April 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2009 - March 2013
Pacira Pharmaceuticals August 2008 - March 2009
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals February 2006 - August 2008
Smith & Nephew Wound Management 2003 - 2006
Advanced Tissue Sciences 1995 - 2003
Wavetek Electronics 1980 - 1995
Skills
FDA, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Accounts Payable, Software Documentation, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Financial Analysis, Accounting
Education
Grossmont College 1990 — 1992
certification, Orthopedic Technology
Allan Hancock College 1974 — 1976
general
Lompoc High School 1970 — 1974
yes, general
Sanofi Pasteur January 2015 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2013 - December 2013
Quintiles/Abbott Labs December 2011 - May 2013
Genentech September 2004 - January 2011
Roche/Genentech September 2004 - January 2011
Janssen-Ortho January 2001 - September 2004
CIGNA HealthCare of Virginia February 1998 - January 2001
CIGNA HealthCare of Virginia May 1995 - February 1998
Skills
Sales Operations, Marketing, Strategy, Neurology, Team Building, Healthcare, Training, Endocrinology, Account Management, Rheumatology, Marketing Strategy, Orthopedic, Selling, Salesforce.com, Market Analysis, Recruiting, Medical Devices, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Management, Negotiation, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Sales Presentations, Sales Force Development, Buy & Bill, Coaching, Cardiology, CRM, Selling Skills, Urology, Market Planning, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, Sales, Cold Calling, Time Management, Sales Process, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pulmonology, Product Development, Hospital Sales, New Business Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Sales Effectiveness, Diabetes, Product Launch
Education
Averett University
Master, Business Administration
Longwood University
Bachelor of Science
Boehringer Ingelheim June 2015 - Present
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. February 2014 - May 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2013 - December 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2012 - April 2013
Johnson & Johnson July 2011 - July 2012
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia July 2011 - July 2012
Journal of Health-System Pharmacy Residents June 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacists, Pharmacology, Diabetes, Medical Affairs, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Infectious Diseases, Managed Care
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2005 — 2011
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Pharmacy
Ipsen September 2015 - Present
Ipsen May 2014 - September 2015
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) June 2013 - May 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - June 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2011 - August 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2011 - September 2011
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. September 2010 - March 2011
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc April 2007 - September 2010
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc June 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Sales, Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, Lifesciences, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Hospitals, Clinical Development, FDA, Analytics, Clinical Research, Neurology, Product Launch, Cardiology, Diabetes, Clinical Trials, Sales Effectiveness, Health Economics, Market Access, Leadership, Regulatory Affairs, Competitive Intelligence, Commercialization, Vaccines, Immunology, Global Marketing, Gastroenterology
Education
Hamilton College
B.A., Economics, Spanish
Montgomery High School
Rider University
MBA
Diomics Corporation October 2014 - Present
Cannavest 2013 - 2014
Drug Discovery for Tropical Diseases May 2013 - August 2013
Pacific World Discovery June 2012 - December 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2011 - January 2012
Biogen Idec May 2007 - January 2011
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals March 2007 - April 2007
Ligand Pharmaceuticals August 2006 - February 2007
Skills
LC-MS, HPLC, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Organic Synthesis
Education
University of California, San Diego 2002 — 2006
M.S., Organic Synthesis
Iowa State University 1997 — 2001
B.S., Chemistry
sanofi August 2012 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2011 - July 2012
Genzyme July 2010 - January 2011
Shire HGT July 2008 - July 2010
Wyeth October 2006 - January 2008
NPS Pharmaceuticals April 2004 - October 2006
sanofi-aventis April 2000 - April 2004
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Brand Stewardship, Global Marketing, Marketing Research, Online Marketing, Public Relations, orphan diseases, specialty products, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Analytics, Strategy, Marketing, Commercialization, Rare Diseases, Oncology, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, Segmentation, Sales Effectiveness, Biotechnology
Education
Cornell University - S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management 2006 — 2008
MBA
Intercept Pharmaceuticals June 2014 - Present
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) 2012 - Present
BioMarin 2012 - June 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2011 - 2012
Haymarket Media Group 2011 - 2012
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc 2005 - 2009
Genentech Inc 2001 - 2005
University of Michigan 1997 - 2001
Education
The University of Connecticut Health Center
Ph.D.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
B.Sc.
Optimer Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - February 2014
NeuStar, Inc. December 2011 - April 2012
George Weinberger, M.D./OB/GYN June 2010 - July 2011
Orly International October 2008 - June 2010
Country Floral Inc./The Décor Store January 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Data Entry, Outlook, Software Documentation, Office Management, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Spreadsheets, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Salesforce.com, Management, Accounting, Travel Arrangements, Human Resources, Expense Reports
Education
Moorpark College 2003 — 2006
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson July 2015 - Present
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson September 2013 - July 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2012 - August 2013
Pharmerit April 2010 - March 2012
WellPoint January 2009 - May 2010
Dymaxium Inc. March 2010 - April 2010
Marina del Rey Hospital March 2009 - April 2010
University of Southern California July 2008 - April 2010
CVS Pharmacy December 2004 - February 2008
Temple University Health System 2004 - 2008
Skills
SAS, Programming, Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Data Analysis, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Clinical, Research, Managed Care, Market Access, Oncology, Medical Writing, Pharmacists, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Economic Modeling
Education
University of Southern California 2008 — 2010
MS, Pharmaceutical Economics and Policu
Temple University 2004 — 2008
Pharm.D, Doctor of Pharmacy
Penn State University 2000 — 2004
BS, Biology
Intercept Pharmaceuticals March 2015 - Present
Intercept Pharmaceuticals May 2013 - March 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2011 - April 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2009 - January 2011
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2007 - April 2009
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2004 - January 2007
Optimer Pharmaceuticals September 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, IND, eCTD, Microsoft Office, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Research, Regulatory Operations, FDA, NDA, Clinical Development, Drug Discovery, Biotechnology, Oncology, CRO, GCP, Sop, Vaccines, Infectious Diseases, Medical Writing, 21 CFR Part 11, Therapeutic Areas, CTMS
Education
California State University-San Marcos 2008 — 2010
Bachelors of Arts, Communications
Novartis March 2015 - Present
Durata Therapeutics June 2014 - Present
Durata Therapeutics February 2014 - June 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - December 2013
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group February 2005 - January 2011
Skills
Leadership, Diabetes, Marketing Strategy, Managed Care, OB/GYN, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Training, Hospitals, Product Launch, New Business Development, Product Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Rheumatology, Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, Sales, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Endocrinology, Biotechnology, CRM, Cardiology, Management, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, antibiotics
Education
CMR Institute
Certified Medical Representative
Central Michigan University
BA, Marketing
Franklin University
MBA, Finance
ArborMetrix, Inc. July 2013 - Present
New Enterprise Forum January 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2012 - December 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2011 - October 2012
sanofi-aventis 2007 - December 2010
sanofi-aventis 2002 - 2007
Rhone-Poulenc Rorer 2000 - 2002
Rhone-Poulenc Rorer 1999 - 2000
Rhone-Poulenc Rorer 1998 - 2000
Rhone-Poulenc Rorer 1998 - 1999
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Oncology, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Control Theory, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Account Management, Strategy, Managed Care, Hospitals, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Sales, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Business Planning, Leadership, Performance Management, Change Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Management, Medical Devices, Sales Effectiveness, Training, Selling Skills, Buy & Bill, Hospital Sales, Selling, Coaching, Market Access, Product Launch, Gastroenterology, Competitive Analysis, Program Management, Surgery, Key Account Management, Pulmonology, Budgets, Diabetes, SaaS, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Analytics, Health care software, Software
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2007 — 2008
MBA, Business Admin
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2007 — 2008
Executive Education
Michigan State University 1986 — 1991
BS, Bio Sciences
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. August 2015 - Present
Profil Institute for Clinical Research, Inc. October 2014 - August 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2011 - October 2014
Biogen Idec December 2008 - January 2011
Quintiles Transnational January 2008 - December 2008
Amylin Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2008
Veterans Medical Research Foundation January 2000 - September 2002
Skills
CTMS, CRO, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Strategy, GCP, Clinical Research, FDA
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1993 — 1998
BS, Business Administration & Psychology
Advanced Infusion Solutions 2014 - Present
Smart Health Solutions 2012 - 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2011 - 2012
Cubist Pharmaceuticals 2009 - 2011
Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd 2008 - 2009
Elan Pharmaceuticals July 1999 - September 2007
Innovex 1997 - 1999
Searle 1991 - 1997
Skills
Neurology, Rheumatology, Hospitals, Cardiology, Hospital Sales, Product Launch, Pulmonology
Education
Rollins College
BS, Business
Alphatec Spine May 2015 - June 2015
HD Supply February 2013 - September 2014
Catalyst Medical Communications October 2010 - March 2011
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2008 - August 2010
Eisai Pharmaceuticals August 2007 - December 2007
Cytori Therapeutics January 2003 - August 2006
Steren Electronics June 1999 - July 2001
Skills
Medical Devices, Biotechnology, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Marketing Strategy, Executive Support, Foreign Languages, Administrative Expertise, Clinical Research, Technology Transfer, Marketing, Management, Sales, Leadership, Market Research, Project Management
Education
Chapman University 2001 — 2003
BA, Social Sciences
University of California, San Diego 1991 — 1992
UCSD Extension
Innovatix April 2013 - April 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals February 2011 - January 2013
Columbia Labs July 2008 - September 2010
NitroMed October 2004 - January 2008
NitroMed January 2006 - October 2006
NitroMed October 2004 - January 2006
Astra July 2001 - October 2004
Publicis Selling Solutions 2000 - 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Pharmacy Benefit..., Pharmaceutical Sales, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospital Sales, Lifesciences, Sales Effectiveness, Oncology, Account Management, Healthcare, Product Launch, Managed Markets, Medicaid, Hospitals, Pharmacy, Management, Biotechnology, Cardiology, Business Development, Leadership, Specialty Pharma, Endocrinology, Medical Devices, Dermatology, Health Economics, Urology, Diabetes, Market Access, Neurology, Infectious Diseases
Education
Saint Joseph's University 2004 — 2009
MBA, Pharmaceutical Marketing
Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business 2004 — 2008
MBA, Pharmaceutical Marketing
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1982 — 1987
B.S., Pharmacy
Actavis January 2015 - Present
Primacy Media February 2014 - December 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - December 2013
Merck & Co. June 1998 - July 2011
Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals June 1998 - January 2010
Skills
Hospitals, Account Management, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Strategic Planning, Customer Relations, Marketing Strategy, Product Launches, New Business Development, Consultative Selling, Pharmaceuticals, Online Marketing, Hospital Sales, Sales, Product Launch, Marketing, Sales Operations, Pulmonology, Selling, Pharmaceutical Industry, Management, Medical Devices, Customer Service, Medicine, Sales Management, Urology, Infection, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Strategy, Training, Social Media Marketing, Selling Skills, Sales Presentations, SEO, Competitive Analysis, Sales Effectiveness, Lead Generation, Market Planning, Healthcare, B2B, Sales Process, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Business Strategy, Team Building, Therapeutic Areas, Online Advertising
Education
Florida State University - College of Business
B.S., Marketing
AMAG Pharmaceuticals April 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2013 - December 2013
Affymax April 2012 - April 2013
Genentech January 2011 - April 2012
Genentech September 2009 - September 2010
Genentech January 2008 - September 2009
Genentech January 2007 - January 2008
Roche Pharmaceuticals March 1999 - December 2006
Hoechst Marion Roussel January 1997 - March 1999
Hoechst Marion Roussel January 1990 - January 1993
Skills
Immunology, Orthopedic, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Radiation Therapy, ICU, Podiatry, Radiology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Dermatology, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Hospitals, Hematology, Managed Care, Buy, Surgeons, Pharmaceutical Industry, Allergy, Biopharmaceuticals, Family Medicine, Market Access, Women's Health, Physicians, Commercialization, Critical Care, Therapeutic Areas, Market Analysis, Hypertension, Medical Affairs, Infectious Diseases, Hospital Sales, Nephrology, Product Launch, Internal Medicine, Buy & Bill, Cardiology
Education
Siena Heights University 1989 — 1990
BA, Business Administration
Crestwood High School
Diploma
PAION Inc. (a subsidiary of PAION AG, Germany) October 2014 - Present
GP Strategic Solutions LLC June 2013 - October 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals December 2010 - December 2012
Genentech January 2008 - December 2010
Roche Pharmaceuticals April 2007 - January 2008
Sanofi - Aventis January 2005 - April 2007
Aventis Pharmaceuticals March 2004 - January 2005
Aventis Pharmaceuticals September 2000 - April 2004
Skills
Rheumatology, Oncology, Hospital Sales, Cardiology, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Product Launch, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Diabetes, Strategy, Biopharmaceuticals, Urology, Sales Effectiveness, Cross-functional Team..., Market Access, Global Marketing, Clinical Development, Commercialization, Pulmonology, Hospitals, Gastroenterology, Start-ups, Biologics, Pharmacovigilance, Internal Medicine, Product Management, Vaccines, Hematology, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, CRO, Medical Writing, Medical Affairs, Immunology, Therapeutic Areas, Medical Devices, Regulatory Affairs, Lifesciences, Selling Skills, Health Economics, Sales Force Development, Competitive Intelligence, Regulatory Submissions, Pharmaceutics, CTMS, Nephrology
Education
Cornell University - S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management
MBA, General Management
Providence College
BS, Hospital Administration
Optimer Pharmaceuticals Hospital Account ManagerBiotech IndustryApril 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2013 - Present
ZymoGenetics September 2008 - February 2013
Endo Pharmaceuticals March 2004 - August 2008
sanofi-aventis December 2001 - March 2004
Merck January 1998 - December 2001
Skills
Selling Skills, Competitive Analysis, Business Acumen, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Cardiology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Hematology, Hospital Sales, Surgeons, Endocrinology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Hospitals, Pain Management, Market Development, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Vascular, Leadership, Surgery, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Neurology, Product Launch, Sales Operations, CRM, Clinical Research, Collaboration, Sales, Sales Management, Gastroenterology, KOL development, Sales Effectiveness, Market Access, Urology, Dermatology, Operating Room, Orthopedic, OB/GYN, Sales Force Development, Rheumatology, Pulmonology, General Surgery, Allergy, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Capital Equipment, Nephrology, Neurosurgery
Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 1983 — 1986
Masters of Divinity, Theology, Christian Education, Marriage & Family Counseling
Union University 1979 — 1982
BA, Religion, Sociology/Psyh.
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2012 - Present
Aequor Technologies 2011 - 2012
LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell February 2008 - November 2011
Expand Networks June 2005 - February 2008
Slim-Fast 2002 - 2004
Eureka Broadband 2000 - 2001
Skills
Digital Media, Digital Marketing..., Business Analysis, Public Speaking, Cross-functional Team..., web strategist, mobile device strategy, Product Development, Business Management, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing..., Software Project..., Team Leadership, Web Project Management, value marketing, Search Engine..., Content Management..., Business Intelligence, Negotiation, Web Development, C#, Data Analysis, iOS development, Web Applications, Photoshop, Problem Solving, Salesforce.com, SQL Server, IIS, ERP, Visio, Visual Studio, ASP.NET, HTML, .NET, SQL, Agile, MS Project, XML, Software Development, ASP, Scrum, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, Microsoft Office, SEO, Analytics, Mobile Applications
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 2008 — 2012
MBA, Global Business & Finance, 3.61
New York Medical College 1996 — 1999
MS, Immunology
Boston University 1988 — 1992
BS, Applied Human Physiology
Ridgefield High School 1984 — 1988
National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing January 2011 - Present
Takeda San Diego 2005 - 2010
Syrrx (aquired by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Japan) 2002 - 2005
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2000 - 2002
The Scripps Research Institute 1996 - 2000
Skills
Lead Generation, Drug Discovery, Oncology, Drug Design, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lead Change, Clinical Trials, Technology Transfer, CRO, Drug Development, DMPK, Lifesciences, Cancer, Clinical Development, Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, LC-MS
Education
Lund University 1990 — 1996
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Nankai University 1979 — 1983
B.S, Chemistry
Sarepta Therapeutics August 2015 - Present
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Development America July 2013 - July 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2012 - July 2013
Vertex Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - May 2012
Novartis September 2010 - March 2011
MedImmune (Biologics division of AstraZeneca) July 2006 - September 2010
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention June 2003 - June 2006
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health June 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Vaccines, Clinical Trials, Pharmacovigilance, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, GCP, Medical Writing, Oncology, Patient Safety, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Safety
Education
University of Connecticut 2001 — 2003
M.P.H., Public Health
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1993 — 1997
M.D.
BASF March 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2011 - December 2013
Ipsos April 2010 - March 2011
The Aequitas Group Inc. December 2008 - January 2010
Roche 1994 - 2008
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Oncology, Cross-functional Team..., Clinical Trials, Lifesciences, Ariba, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Devices, Infectious Diseases, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Sales Effectiveness, Cardiology, Clinical Development
Education
Kearny High School 1991 — 1995
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Johnson & Johnson- Janssen Biotech June 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2011 - June 2013
Johnson & Johnson- Ethicon Hernia Division December 2007 - August 2011
Johnson & Johnson- Ortho McNeil 2006 - 2007
Johnson & Johnson- Ortho McNeil 2005 - 2006
Johnson & Johnson- Ortho McNeil 1999 - 2005
Johnson & Johnson- Ortho McNeil 1997 - 1999
Skills
Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Sales Effectiveness, Urology, Neurology, Hospitals, Pulmonology, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Surgeons, Operating Room
Education
Pace University 2002 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Dual MBA- Marketing and Finance
Saint John's University
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Retrophin February 2014 - Present
Pearl Therapeutics November 2013 - February 2014
Sangart 2011 - August 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2009 - April 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2007 - January 2009
Ligand Pharmaceuticals January 2005 - January 2007
Amgen February 2004 - November 2004
3M Pharmaceuticals January 2001 - November 2002
Skills
Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Chemistry, Biotechnology, HPLC, GMP, Analytical Chemistry, GLP, FDA, LC-MS, Pharmaceutical Industry, IND, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Regulatory Submissions, Chromatography, CMC, Quality System, Assay Development, Sop, Technology Transfer, Purification, Biopharmaceuticals, Validation, Laboratory, Lifesciences, Formulation, Life Sciences, SOP
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park 1994 — 2000
PhD, Fuel Science/Chemistry
Kemerovo State University 1990 — 1994
MS, Chemistry
HighPoint Solutions April 2015 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2013 - January 2014
Pfizer 2011 - 2013
TEK Systems February 2010 - June 2011
Pfizer Animal Health 2004 - 2010
CSC 1999 - 2004
Skills
Software Documentation, Integration, ITIL, Pharmaceutical Industry, Help Desk Support, Business Analysis, CRM, Information Technology, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Leadership, System Deployment, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning, Data Center, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Technical Support, Service Delivery, Change Management, IT Service Management, Training, Analysis, Visio, IT Strategy, SDLC, IT Management, Customer Service, SQL, Outsourcing, Data Management, Business Intelligence, SharePoint, Project Planning, IT Operations, Team Building, Disaster Recovery, Project Portfolio..., Change Control, Incident Management, Coaching, Consulting, Business Process, Strategy
Education
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Delaware Technical and Community College-Stanton-Wilmington 1997 — 1999
AAS
inVentiv Health Clinical October 2014 - Present
Self-employed March 2014 - September 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2012 - February 2014
Pfizer June 2011 - October 2012
Accenture August 1998 - May 2011
Time Warner Cable 2008 - 2009
Ricoh Americas Corporation 2006 - 2008
Skills
Project Management, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Program Management, PMO, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, IT Operations, SDLC, Project Planning, Web Applications, Order Management, SQL, Consumer Products, Digital Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Keyword Research, SEO, Email Marketing, SEM, Web Project Management, Display Advertising, Project Estimation, Drupal, Telecom BSS, Cable Broadband, Test Planning, Test Management, System Testing, Testing, Microsoft Excel, Executive Coaching, Program Financial..., Telecommunications, Business Process, Solution Architecture, SharePoint, Software Project..., Analytics, Management
Education
Loyola College in Maryland 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance
Chaminade High School 1990 — 1994
Notre Dame 1980 — 1990
Gilead Sciences July 2013 - Present
JANSSEN Alzheimer Immunotherapy February 2012 - June 2013
Orexigen Therapeutics Inc April 2009 - February 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals February 2011 - August 2011
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., May 2006 - April 2009
I3 staprobe 2005 - 2006
Isis Pharmaceuticals 2004 - 2005
JPMorgan Chase January 1998 - March 2004
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 1996 - December 1997
Skills
FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, SAS, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Programming, CRO, Statistics, Databases, Validation, Clinical Development, CDISC, SQL, Biotechnology, Financial Analysis, Macro, SDTM, Clinical Data Management, 21 CFR Part 11, GCP
Education
Miami University
MBA
Salix Pharmaceuticals March 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - August 2012
Acorda Therapeutics January 2009 - June 2011
Cubist Pharmaceuticals January 2005 - January 2009
Aventis 1999 - 2005
Skills
Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Rheumatology, Hospital Sales, Buy & Bill, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Urology, Neurology, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, OB/GYN, Managed Care, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Product Launch, Sales Effectiveness
Education
Michigan State University 1994 — 1999
BS, medical technology
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems May 2014 - Present
Heidelberg Engineering December 2011 - May 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2003 - 2011
Ambit Biosciences Corp. 2000 - 2003
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center 1992 - 2000
Sundstrand Power Systems (Hamilton Sundstrand) 1990 - 1992
Skills
Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, Hiring, Training, Payroll, Budgets, Job Descriptions, Employee Handbooks, Talent Acquisition, Executive Pay, Benefit Plan Design, CA Supervisor Wage &..., Compensation..., Compliance, Conflict Resolution, Executive Searches, Incentive Compensation..., Leaves of Absence, Payroll Tax, Performance Reviews, Recognition & Awards..., Sales Force..., Separation Agreements, Sexual Harassment..., Strategic HR Leadership, Talent Management, Visa Processing, Onboarding, Policy Development
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1981 — 1985
CSL Behring October 2012 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - July 2012
Genentech March 2009 - January 2011
Roche Pharmaceuticals January 1994 - March 2009
Roche Pharmaceuticals January 1992 - January 1994
Roche Pharmaceuticals June 1988 - January 1992
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 1985 — 1987
BBA, Marketing Management
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Cubist Pharmaceuticals November 2013 - May 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2012 - November 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - April 2012
Ventus Medical November 2010 - March 2011
LifeScan a Johnson & Johnson Company October 2006 - November 2010
LifeScan a Johnson & Johnson Company December 2001 - October 2006
Telergy May 2000 - October 2001
AT&T March 1995 - January 2000
Skills
Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Market Access, Biotechnology, Infectious Diseases, Sales Effectiveness, Hospital Sales, Gastroenterology, Selling, Sales Operations, Pharmacy, Cross-functional Team..., National Accounts, Urology, Sales, Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Medical Devices, Diabetes, Sales Force Development, Nephrology, Oncology, Product Launch, Selling Skills, Capital Equipment
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1986 — 1990
BS
The Medicines Company 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - 2014
Dynasplint Systems July 2010 - June 2011
Self employed May 2010 - December 2010
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical April 2004 - April 2010
Anti-Infective Franchise, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical March 1996 - March 2004
Robert Wood Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute April 1993 - February 1996
Professional Hospital November 1990 - April 1993
People Express Airlines 1980 - 1985
Skills
Key Opinion Leaders, Pharmaceutical Industry, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Management, Urology, Clinical Trials, Therapeutic Areas, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Product Launch, Gastroenterology, Neurology, FDA, Drug Development, Oncology, Cardiology, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Medical Affairs
Education
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts, Urban and Outdoor Recreation
Cytel January 2015 - Present
Healthcare Guidance February 2014 - January 2015
Shire Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - January 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2012 - September 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals February 2011 - December 2011
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2010 - February 2011
Neurocrine Biosciences October 2003 - January 2008
Neurocrine Biosciences November 2001 - October 2003
Ligand Pharmaceuticals November 1998 - November 2001
Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Center, University of California, San Diego February 1997 - November 1998
Skills
Biostatistics, CDISC, EDC, SAS programming, Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Development, CRO, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Statistical Programming, GCP, Drug Development, Oncology, Data Management, SAS Programming
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1992 — 1995
Master's, Biostatistics
Liang-Zhi International Intellectual Property Company, 量智國際智財所 January 2014 - Present
Acuity Law Group PC January 2014 - Present
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati January 2010 - December 2013
Foley & Lardner LLP October 2007 - December 2009
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2005 - September 2007
Optimer Pharmaceuticals November 2000 - April 2005
The Scripps Research Institute 1998 - 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent preparation, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Patent Drafting, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Biochemistry, Patents, Biotechnology, Patent Analysis, Due Diligence, Organic Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Licensing, Nanotechnology, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property..., Prosecution, R&D, Start-ups, Drug Discovery, Invention, Vaccines, Research, Business Strategy, Licensing Agreements, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, China Business..., Commercialization, Greater China, Registered Patent..., Protein Chemistry
Education
The Scripps Research Institute 1998 — 2000
PostDoc, Bioorganic Chemistry and Enzymology
Temple University 1995 — 1998
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
National Taiwan University 1990 — 1992
M.S., Pharmaceutical Chemistry
National Taiwan University 1985 — 1989
B.S., Chemistry
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
J.D., Intellectual Property Fellow
Mary Kay - Janice Wright July 2014 - Present
HUB City Toastmasters 1297787 February 2014 - December 2014
TAMACC Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce July 2014 - October 2014
Workforce Solutions January 2013 - October 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2011
Skills
Religious Organizations, Faith-based, Community Initiatives, Ministering, Praise & Worship, Revivals, Confidentiality, Leadership, Outlook, Interviews, Training, Conflict Resolution, Social Networking, Team Building, Workshop Facilitation, Public Speaking, Administrative..., Event Planning, Coaching, Leadership Development, Data Entry, Small Business, Community Outreach, Employee Relations, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Policy, Human Resources, Program Development, Case Management, Staff Development
Education
Ashford University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology, Freshman
Granite Hills High School 1978 — 1981
CHSPE
San Diego Mesa College
Touro College of Pharmacy February 2015 - Present
Theravance Biopharma, Inc. November 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - November 2013
The Brooklyn Hospital Center 2004 - 2011
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital 2003 - 2004
Skills
Board Certified..., Infectious Diseases, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacists, Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Clinical Pharmacology, Managed Care, Clinical Trials, Oncology, Medication Therapy..., Outcomes Research, Diabetes, Clinical Pharmacy, Medical Writing, Medical Education, Internal Medicine, Medical Affairs, Health Economics, Pharmacy Automation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals, Neurology, Pharmacology, Pharmacoeconomics, Biotechnology
Education
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus 2000 — 2001
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Pharmacy
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus 1995 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Pharmacy
The Medicines Company August 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - 2014
Genentech ( a member of the Roche family) May 2002 - 2011
Roche Labs May 1987 - June 2002
Skills
Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Urology, Oncology, Hematology, Anesthesiology, Immunology, Surgery, Lung, Emergency Medicine, Rheumatology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Buy & Bill, Pharmaceutical Sales, OB/GYN, Gastroenterology, Osteoporosis, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Hospitals, Infection
Education
Mount Mary University
BS, Occupational Therapy
OBI Pharma USA, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2003 - 2013
MChe, Inc. 1991 - 2003
Teknekron Systems 1990 - 1991
AT&T (Pacific Bell) 1987 - 1990
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, IT Operations, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Facilities Development, Commercial Leasing, IT Strategy, IT Solutions, Computer Network..., Clinical Trials, GMP, Contract Manufacturing, CRO, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Property & Casualty..., Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Risk Management, Problem Analysis, Customer Support, Biotechnology, Leadership, Operations Management, IT Management, Clinical Development, Strategy, Process Improvement
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Brown University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Salix Pharmaceuticals June 2013 - Present
Massachusetts General Hospital July 2010 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2012 - May 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - May 2012
Cubist Pharmaceuticals July 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Clinical Research, Pharmacy, Medical Affairs, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacology, Medical Writing, Biotechnology, Pharmacists, Lifesciences, Drug Development, Clinical Pharmacology, Diabetes, GCP, Drug Discovery
Education
Drake University 2002 — 2009
PharmD, MBA, Pharmacy, Business
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2011 - August 2014
Hoffmann-La Roche 2006 - 2010
Pfizer 1996 - 2006
Astra Zeneca May 1994 - 1996
Sanofi-Winthrop 1989 - 1994
Skills
Pharmacovigilance, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management, Drug Safety, Change Management..., PV Inspections, Proactive..., Epidemiology, Clinical Trials, Sop, Management, CRO, Clinical Development, Drug Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Leadership, Oncology, Diabetes, GCP, Medical Writing, Vaccines, Change Management, Regulatory Submissions, Neurology, CTMS, Lifesciences, FDA, Health Economics, Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Leadership Development
Education
Harvard School of Public Health 1975 — 1977
M.Sc in Epi, Public Health and Epidemiology
University of Zagreb 1965 — 1972
MD, DPH, Medicine and General Public Health
Velalux Candle Company July 2014 - Present
IHSS San Diego County February 2013 - Present
Kia of El Cajon September 2012 - January 2014
New Folk Productions January 2010 - March 2012
Byant Development Group Inc April 2009 - April 2011
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2003 - April 2005
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Social Media, Online Advertising, Mobile Devices, Marketing, Sales Management, Team Building, Business Planning, Strategy, Negotiation, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Sales, Public Relations, Product Marketing, Digital Strategy, Start-ups, Press Releases, Management, Advertising, Project Management, Leadership, Social Networking, Cross-functional Team..., Event Management, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Sales Operations, Account Management, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Market Research, PowerPoint, Budgets
Education
Alliant International University-San Diego Scripps Ranch 2012 — 2013
International Business, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Grossmont College/ Mesa College 2010 — 2012
Associate Degree, Business Adminstration
Rancho Bernardo High School 2001 — 2003
High School Degree, InternationalBusiness
San Diego County Office of Education- Migrant Education December 2011 - Present
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) September 2010 - December 2010
Woods Humane Society September 2009 - December 2010
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2010 - September 2010
Speck Electronics August 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Customer Service, Time Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Public Relations
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2010
B.S. in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing Management, Minor in Psychology
Genzyme December 2014 - Present
NPS Pharmaceuticals May 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - Present
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. December 2006 - July 2011
Enzon Pharmaceuticals May 2004 - December 2006
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. January 2002 - May 2004
Pfizer June 1996 - January 2002
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Effectiveness, Gastroenterology, HIV, Infectious Diseases, MS Specialists, Neurology, Pain Management, AAPM@R, Long Term Acute Care, Rheumatology, Start-ups, Product Launch, Cardiology, Healthcare, Pulmonology, Endocrinology
Education
SUNY Oneonta 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business/Managerial Economics, 3.0
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals September 2009 - February 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2008 - September 2009
Stony Brook University Hospital- Endoscopy February 2007 - July 2007
Research Foundation- Ophthalmology 2005 - 2006
Skills
Quality System, Validation, Document Management, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, GLP, Testing, FDA, Records Management, Learning Management..., Microsoft Office, Sop, Change Control, Clinical Development, GxP, Drug Development, Regulatory Affairs, 21 CFR Part 11, Regulatory Submissions, Technology Transfer, Life Sciences, Compliance, Master Control, Configuration..., SharePoint, Batch Records, Inspection, SOP
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2011 — 2012
Biomedical Quality Systems Advanced Certificate Program
Dowling College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Pre-Professional Health, Biology
Novartis April 2015 - Present
Durata Therapeutics February 2014 - April 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - December 2013
Astellas Pharma US formerly Fujisawa Healthcare May 2003 - July 2011
Women First Healthcare 2001 - 2003
Searle 1997 - 2001
Searle Pharmaceuticals 1997 - 2001
Skills
Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Rheumatology, Hospital Sales, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Urology, Healthcare, Immunology, Buy & Bill, Diabetes, Antibacterial, Pharmacy, Hematology, Clinical Trials, Allergy, Sales Management, Hospitals, Infection, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Internal Medicine, Managed Care, Market Access, Pain Management, Sales Force Development, Hypertension, Medical Devices, OB/GYN, Product Launch, Clinical Development, Vaccines, Therapeutic Areas, Gastroenterology, Biotechnology, Sales Effectiveness, Dermatology, Orthopedic, Psychiatry, Lifesciences, Oncology, Endocrinology, Medical Affairs, Key Opinion Leaders, Biologics, KOL development
Education
Alfred University 1990 — 1995
Chemistry
Division Avenue HS 1986 — 1990
Food Bank For New York City March 2014 - Present
Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey December 2013 - March 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2012 - December 2012
Reed Elsevier April 2008 - December 2008
Matthew Bender 1999 - 2008
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Event Planning, Customer Service, Administrative..., Social Media, Outlook, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, CRM, Account Management
Education
New Jersey City University 2003 — 2011
B.S., Business Administration Management
Katherine Gibbs 1998 — 1999
Secretary/Executive Assistant, Business Administration and Management, General
Actavis January 2015 - Present
Durata Therapeutics June 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - December 2013
Astellas Pharma December 2008 - June 2011
Elan Pharmaceuticals 2000 - 2008
Skills
Hospital Sales, Hospitals, Neurology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Oncology, Endocrinology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Infection, Market Access, Antibacterial, Home Infusion, Infectious Diseases, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Buy & Bill
Education
Kean University 1989 — 1991
BA, Psychology
Novartis January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - December 2013
St. Jude Medical May 2010 - May 2011
Schering-Plough February 2007 - May 2010
Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals September 2005 - February 2007
Millennium Pharmaceuticals (from COR Therapeutics) August 2001 - September 2005
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals December 1997 - August 2001
Skills
Selling, Sales Management, Interventional Radiology, Leadership, Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Vascular, Strategic Planning, Training, CRM, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Hospital Sales, Managed Care, ENT, Sales Effectiveness, Oncology, Management, OB/GYN, Coaching, Allergy, Cardiology, Medicine, Disposables, Product Management, Nephrology, Sales Force Development, Managing Complex Sales, Cold Calling, Surgeons, Selling Skills, Diabetes, Operating Room, Orthopedic, Market Development, Cross-functional Team..., Urology, Biotechnology, Hematology, Infection, KOL development, Dermatology, Hypertension, Biologics, Key Opinion Leaders, Medical Sales, Vascular Surgery
Education
Stetson University 1993 — 1997
BBA, Marketing and Information Technology
Solstice HealthCommunications September 2015 - Present
ClearPoint Interactive Learning September 2014 - September 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals November 2011 - January 2014
Cline Davis & Mann October 2010 - November 2011
Eveo November 2007 - October 2010
Skills
Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, CRM, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Brand Development, Digital Media, Product Launch, Brand Management, Digital Strategy, Market Research, Market Planning, Advertising, Strategy, Marketing Management, Business Relationship..., Creative Direction, Sales, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Managed Care, Direct Marketing, Building Strong..., Marketing Communications, Department Budgeting, Mobile Applications, Relationship Marketing, Account Management, Creative Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Online Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Direct Mail, Interactive Advertising, Multi-channel Marketing, Analytics, Social Media Marketing
Education
California State University-Long Beach
Pharmacyclics April 2015 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline June 2012 - April 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - June 2012
MedImmune September 2007 - July 2011
Cox Health System February 2003 - November 2007
Cox Health System February 1999 - March 2003
Skills
Managed Care, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Healthcare, Hospitals, Gastroenterology, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmaceutical Sales, Nursing, Vaccines, Public Health, Product Launch, Emergency Management, Home Infusion, Biotechnology, Orthopedics, Immunology, Life Sciences, Anti-infectives, Health Outcomes, Medical Education, Healthcare Management, Population Health, NCQA, HEDIS, TJC, CMS
Education
Thomas Jefferson University 2013 — 2013
Population Health Colloquium Certificate Course, Population Health
Cox College 2010 — 2011
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), Clinical Leadership
Cox College 1997 — 2001
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), Nursing
Cox College 1995 — 1997
Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN), Nursing
Allergan April 2013 - Present
Actavis October 2014 - April 2015
Forest Laboratories April 2013 - October 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - June 2013
Symbiotix July 2010 - June 2011
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals October 2009 - September 2010
SuperNova Productions September 2007 - September 2009
Elan October 1999 - December 2006
Roche Pharmaceuticals September 1996 - October 1999
The UpJohn Company 1993 - 1996
Skills
Oncology, Urology, Rheumatology, Biotechnology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Allergy, Medical Devices, Psychiatry
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley Graduate Center 1999 — 2002
M.B.A., Business Administation
New York University 1991 — 1994
M.A., Politics
University of Pennsylvania 1987 — 1990
B.A., Politics
Bishop Montgomery High School 1984 — 1988
High School
Merck February 2015 - Present
Cubist Pharmaceuticals February 2014 - January 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals November 2010 - February 2014
Telik, Inc. 2007 - 2010
Telik Inc January 2006 - December 2006
Telik Inc January 2003 - December 2005
Telik Inc January 1999 - January 2002
Terrapin Technologies January 1997 - January 1998
National Council of Crime and Delinquency May 1995 - July 1996
Winning Directions January 1994 - April 1995
Skills
Certified SAS Programmer, CDISC, SDTM, ADaM, Clinical Trials
Education
University of Idaho
Master's degree, Statistics
University of California, San Diego 2009 — 2011
Professional Certification, Biostatistics
San Diego State University-California State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Emphasis in Statistics)
San Diego State University-California State University 1991 — 1993
Associates of Science, Computer Science
Boehringer Ingelheim January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2011 - December 2013
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals March 2009 - October 2011
Pfizer Inc. September 2007 - March 2009
Pfizer Inc. September 2005 - September 2007
Pfizer Inc. July 1999 - August 2005
Pfizer January 1999 - June 1999
Pfizer July 1998 - December 1998
Ernst & Young 1993 - 1996
Ernst & Young 1992 - 1993
Skills
Pricing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Finance, Trading, Leadership, Biotechnology, Financial Analysis, Government Contracting, Strategy, Medicaid, Channel Strategy..., Specialty Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Sales, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Management, Healthcare, Analysis, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1996 — 1998
MBA
University at Albany, SUNY 1988 — 1992
BS, Finance/Management Information Systems
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. September 2015 - Present
Human Longevity, Inc. March 2015 - August 2015
Bristol-Myers Squibb March 2013 - March 2015
BP Biofuels January 2012 - December 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2010 - January 2012
CareFusion December 2007 - October 2010
Abbott Vascular Devices June 2006 - November 2007
On Assignment Lab Support September 2005 - May 2006
Cambridge Search July 2004 - July 2005
Joule Inc. October 2000 - October 2002
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Sourcing, Talent Management, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, FDA, Regulatory Affairs, Applicant Tracking..., Quality Control, Interviews, Screening, College Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Management, Sales, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Medical Devices, Employee Relations, Internet Recruiting, Hiring, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Employer Branding, Training, Deferred Compensation, Taleo, Temporary Placement, Workforce Planning
Education
Seton Hall University 1996 — 1998
BA, Communication Sciences
Hologic Gen-Probe November 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2011 - Present
Astrenia Therapeutics, Inc. 2008 - January 2010
BHR Pharma, LLC 2008 - 2009
Ligand Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2008
Amgen Inc 1986 - 1994
Harvard University, Biological Laboratories 1982 - 1986
Skills
Project Management, Oncology, Technology Transfer, Lifesciences, Clinical Trials, CRO, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Operations, Cardiology, Clinical Development, R&D, Protocol, Clinical Research, Drug Discovery, Start-ups, Pharmaceutical Industry, Outsourcing, Data Management, Validation, Pharmacology, CTMS, Management, Cross-functional Team..., IND, Regulatory Affairs, FDA
Education
Cornell University 1977 — 1982
Ph.D., Plant Physiology, Biochemistry
next20 April 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2013 - November 2013
Atoris Consulting LLC January 2011 - April 2013
inVentiv Health February 2010 - December 2010
Pfizer August 1988 - May 2009
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Oncology, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutics, Diabetes, Biotechnology, Infectious Diseases, Commercialization, Sales Effectiveness, Medical Devices, Cardiology, Clinical Trials, Cross-functional Team..., Biopharmaceuticals, Market Access, CRO, CTMS, Endocrinology, Healthcare, FDA, Dermatology, Neuroscience, Therapeutic Areas, Vaccines, Regulatory Affairs, Global Marketing, GCP, Neurology, Urology, Medical Writing, Lifesciences, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Drug Development, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Submissions, Immunology, Rheumatology, Pharmacology, Product Launch, Technology Transfer, Hospital Sales, Drug Discovery, Competitive Intelligence, Gastroenterology, Strategy, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1986 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Finance
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1979 — 1984
BS, Pharmacy
Actavis March 2015 - Present
Actavis August 2014 - March 2015
Forest Laboratories March 2014 - July 2014
Forest Laboratories May 2013 - February 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2012 - January 2013
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals July 2010 - July 2012
Bain & Company January 2003 - July 2010
Bain & Company, Asia 1999 - 2000
Procter & Gamble, Philippines 1996 - 1999
Ateneo de Manila University 1996 - 1999
Skills
Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing, Management Consulting, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Market Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Research, Start-ups, CRM, Management
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2000 — 2002
MBA, Majors in Strategic Management and Marketing
Ateneo de Manila University 1992 — 1996
B.S. / A.B., Dual Degree: Management Engineering & Economics (Honors Programs)
Xhale Inc January 2009 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - December 2013
Vertex Pharmaceuticals July 2009 - April 2011
Bristol Myers Squibb September 2005 - August 2008
Pfizer 1991 - 2005
Skills
Infectious Diseases, Virology, Pharmaceuticals, Therapeutic areas, Public Health, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Therapeutic Areas, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Affairs, Healthcare, Oncology, FDA, CTMS, Lifesciences, Vaccines, Regulatory Submissions, Endocrinology, Medical Writing, GCP, CRO, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutics, Neurology, Pharmacovigilance, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals, Immunology, Clinical Trials, Medicine, Cardiology, Drug Development
Education
University of Athens 1975 — 1981
M.D., Undergraduate and Medical Degree
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Aptalis, a division of Forest Labs June 2013 - April 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals (nka Cubist Pharmaceuticals) February 2013 - June 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - January 2013
Nycomed US (nka Fougera Pharmaceuticals, a Sandoz Company) December 2009 - June 2011
Nycomed US, Inc March 2008 - December 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company February 2005 - March 2008
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company December 2002 - February 2005
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company March 2001 - December 2002
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company December 1999 - March 2001
Skills
Managed Care, Pricing, Medicaid, Analysis, Pharmaceuticals, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Forecasting, Budgets, Management, Healthcare, Software Documentation, Pharmaceutical Sales, Oncology, Leadership, Program Management, Dermatology, Account Management
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1997 — 2001
MBA, Marketing
Montclair State University 1993 — 1994
Post-BA Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1988 — 1992
BA, History/Political Science major, American Studies minor
Actelion Pharmaceuticals March 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceutical July 2011 - January 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2011 - January 2014
Cadence Pharmaceuticals November 2010 - July 2011
Ortho McNeil, a J&J operating company 2008 - 2010
Scios 2001 - 2008
Bristol-Myers Squibb 1991 - 1997
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospital Sales, Medical Devices, Critical Care, Dermatology, Infectious Diseases, Sales Effectiveness, Product Launch, Hospitals
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dietetics/Dietitian
RRD International, LLC October 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2012 - February 2014
Adolor Corporation April 2004 - March 2012
Johnson & Johnson 2002 - 2004
Merck & Co 1994 - 2001
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Financial Analysis, SEC filings, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Financial..., Sarbanes-Oxley, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Internal Controls, Budgets
Education
Penn State University 1989 — 1993
BS, Finance
Genzyme May 2013 - July 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - March 2013
Alere, Inc. March 2011 - July 2011
Astellas Pharma October 2007 - October 2010
Elan August 2004 - September 2007
EMD Serono, Inc. October 2002 - August 2004
Elan Pharmaceuticals October 2000 - October 2002
SmithKline Beecham 1997 - 2000
Skills
Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Hospital Sales, Biotechnology, Urology, Sales Effectiveness, Market Access, Product Launch, Managed Care, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Hospitals, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Medical Devices, Surgeons, Nephrology, Orthopedic, Buy & Bill, Sales Operations, Vaccines, Commercialization, Hematology
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Independent Senior-Level Marketing Consultant March 2014 - Present
Forest Laboratories February 2012 - September 2012
Alexion Pharmaceuticals October 2010 - October 2011
Alexion Pharmaceuticals March 2010 - October 2010
Biovate Pharma, LLC October 2005 - October 2010
BioMark Partners, LLC January 2009 - March 2010
Medicis 2008 - January 2010
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2009 - December 2009
Brain Cells, Inc. July 2009 - October 2009
Palatin Technologies 2006 - 2008
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Biotechnology, Product Launch, Managed Care, Clinical Development, Cross-functional Team..., Dermatology, Neurology, Sales Effectiveness, Diabetes, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Devices, Commercialization, Lifesciences, Global Marketing, Clinical Trials, Competitive Intelligence, Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutics, Drug Development, FDA, Vaccines, CRO, Urology, Immunology, Medical Writing, Technology Transfer, Life Sciences, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Management, Marketing, Sales, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Market Analysis
Education
Montclair State University 1983 — 1987
BS, Business
Montclair State University 1983 — 1987
BS Business Administration, Business/Finance
Optimer Pharmaceuticals December 2012 - December 2013
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation September 2010 - April 2012
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation March 2010 - February 2011
Novartis Pharrmaceuticals Corp 2009 - March 2010
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp 2003 - 2008
sanofi-aventis 2000 - 2003
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation July 1998 - December 2000
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 1996 - 1998
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 1992 - 1996
Nazareth Hospital 1989 - 1992
Skills
Managed Care, Health Economics, Pharmaceuticals, Outcomes Research, Evidence-based Medicine, Pharmacoeconomics, Therapeutic areas, Health Outcomes, HTA, Medical Writing, Clinical Trials, Health Services Research, Hospitals, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry, Therapeutic Areas, Epidemiology, Medical Affairs, Medicine, Pharmacy, Patient Outcomes, Market Access, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Clinical Development, Patient Reported..., Managed Markets, Cardiology, Neurology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Drug Development, Strategy
Education
Thomas Jefferson University 1996 — 1998
Fellowship, Outcomes Research
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 1996 — 1998
Fellowship, Outcomes Research
Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business 1990 — 1997
MBA, Health Administration
Temple University 1984 — 1989
BS, Pharmacy
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - December 2013
The Medicines Company July 2009 - July 2011
The Medicines Company January 2006 - July 2009
sanofi-aventis 2004 - 2006
Aventis Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2004
Aventis Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2002
BC Medical 1998 - 1999
Skills
Leadership, Hospital Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Training, Business Strategy, Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cardiology, Oncology, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Infectious Diseases, Outcomes Research, Long Term Acute Care, Marketing Strategy, Hospital Reimbursement, Medical Education, KOL development, Global Marketing, Analytics, Alliance Marketing, Managed Care
Education
Seton Hall University
BS, Biology
Otonomy, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2009 - February 2014
Ardea Biosciences, Inc. October 2008 - February 2009
Prometheus Labs March 2008 - September 2008
Neurocrine Biosciences November 2000 - January 2008
Amylin Pharmaceuticals 1996 - 1998
Skills
GMP, V&V, Process Improvement, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Development, Clinical Development, Formulation, Technology Transfer, FDA, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, CRO, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Validation, Biopharmaceuticals
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1996
M.S., Biochemistry
Московский Государственный Университет им. М.В. Ломоносова (МГУ) / Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
B.S., Biochemistry
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - June 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2002 - July 2011
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute December 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Drug Discovery, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Drug Development, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology
Education
Arizona State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's of Science, B.S., Microbiology
Otonomy, Inc 2015 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals February 2011 - December 2013
Eisai July 2010 - February 2011
Roche May 2008 - July 2010
Genentech July 2006 - July 2010
Roche Pharmaceuticals July 2006 - July 2010
SIGMA TAU PHARMACEUTICALS September 2001 - September 2005
Sigma Tau Pharmaceuticals September 2001 - September 2005
Skills
Managed Care, Sales Management, Account Management, Medicare, Sales, Leadership, IDN, Contract Negotiation, Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
North Central College 1990 — 1992
MBA-Masters, Business Administration
Augustana College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Cubist formely OPTR December 2012 - December 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2011 - December 2012
Genentech April 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Managed Care, Oncology, Biopharmaceuticals, Immunology, Cardiology, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Cross-functional Team..., Dermatology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Hospital Sales, Infectious Diseases, Leadership, Lifesciences, Nephrology, Neurology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sales Effectiveness, Urology
Education
Golden Gate University 2004 — 2006
Novartis September 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2012 - September 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - October 2012
Astellas Pharma September 2007 - May 2011
Elan July 1993 - September 2007
Elan January 1999 - January 2000
Elan July 1993 - December 1999
Skills
Spanish, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Cardiology, Product Launch, Infection, Pharmaceutical Sales, Hospitals, Infectious Diseases, Strategy, Oncology, Hospital Sales, Leadership, Neurology, Training, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Management, Rheumatology, Urology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Business Development
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
BBA, International Business
Dutchbrothers, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2011 - August 2013
CVS Caremark April 2006 - December 2010
Johnson & Johnson July 2003 - January 2006
Pharmacia January 2002 - July 2003
Pharmacia 2000 - 2001
Pharmacia January 1999 - April 2000
Eli Lilly and Company 1987 - 1999
Skills
Managed Care, Gastroenterology, Urology, Sales Effectiveness, Product Launch, Market Access, Endocrinology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Hospital Sales, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacy Benefit..., Sales Management, Pulmonology, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 2001 — 2003
Masters, Business Administration
Oregon State University 1979 — 1986
Bachelour of Science, Pharmacy
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. April 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2011 - March 2013
Merck February 2009 - August 2011
Par Pharmaceutical June 2006 - February 2009
Forest Laboratories February 2005 - June 2006
BlisTech Corp June 2002 - May 2004
Schering-Plough June 2000 - June 2002
Almedica 1992 - 2000
Skills
GMP, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Industry, 21 CFR Part 11, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., GCP, Materials Management, CRO, Clinical Supplies, FDA, Pharmaceutics
Education
Binghamton University 1987 — 1991
BA, Mathematics
Independent January 2012 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals February 2010 - January 2012
NexBio, Inc. January 2009 - March 2010
Sangart 2007 - 2008
Quadrants Scientific, Inc. 2000 - 2007
SeraCare, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Garden Botanika 1995 - 1998
Hybritech, Inc. 1981 - 1988
Skills
Quality System..., Quality System Gap..., GMP, GLP Auditing, Process Validation, Analytical Method..., Facility and Utility..., GMP Quality Agreements, GMP and GLP SOP Writing, V&V, GLP, Quality System, Validation
Education
University of Southern California 1985 — 1987
MS, Management
San Diego State University-California State University 1976 — 1980
BS, Biology
Amgen June 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - June 2013
Johnson & Johnson July 2002 - July 2011
Kravet, Mission Valley Textiles, Hafner Fabrics, Imperial Home Decor February 1996 - July 2002
The Robert Allen Group August 1993 - February 1996
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cardiology, Managed Care, Gastroenterology, Urology, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Hospital Sales, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Sales Effectiveness, Orthopedic, Hospitals, General Surgery, Critical Care
Education
Babson College 1989 — 1993
BS, Economics / Entrepreneurial Studies
Novartis January 2015 - Present
Novartis March 2014 - December 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - December 2013
Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc. August 2009 - June 2011
Elan Pharmaceuticals November 2005 - December 2008
Elan October 2004 - November 2005
Serono December 2001 - October 2004
Hoffmann-La Roche February 1997 - November 2001
Kappa Sigma Fraternity June 1992 - December 1995
Skills
Pain Management, Managed Care, Oncology, Biotechnology, Infusion, Neurology, Home Infusion, Buy & Bill, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Selling, Hospital Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, Sales Operations, Sales Force Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Immunology, Hospitals, Market Access, Biologics, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Commercialization, Nephrology
Education
Elon University 1988 — 1992
BS, Business
The Medicines Company September 2014 - Present
AbbVie January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - December 2013
Pfizer February 1999 - September 2011
Kodolanyi Janos Foiskola August 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Hospitals, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Managed Care, Account Management, Pulmonology, Urology, Rheumatology, Hospital Sales, Endocrinology, Neurology
Education
Birmingham-Southern College 1993 — 1997
B.S., Business Administration; Management; Religion
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, PRO Unlimited Inc March 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals December 2012 - December 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals December 2012 - November 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals November 2011 - December 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2011 - November 2011
Genentech June 2009 - January 2011
Roche Pharmaceuticals November 2004 - June 2009
Roche Pharmaceuticals May 2000 - October 2004
Roche Pharmaceuticals April 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Leadership, Sales Operations, Rheumatology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Oncology, OB/GYN, Training, Selling, Hospital Sales, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Buy & Bill, Neurology, Urology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Effectiveness, Management, Osteoporosis, Business Development, Generating Revenue, Strategic Sales Plans, Strong Business Acumen, Coaching, Team Building, Healthcare Industry
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
BS, Biology
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2013 - December 2013
Sepracor February 2008 - June 2013
Newtown CT December 2009 - March 2011
Sepracor December 2001 - December 2008
Legislative Council Member Newtown CT December 2005 - November 2007
Northwestern Mutual January 1999 - August 2001
Roche Pharmaceuticals July 1996 - December 1998
Quidel June 1995 - June 1996
Serono November 1991 - June 1995
serono 1991 - 1995
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Hospital Sales, Gastroenterology, Sales Operations, Urology, Managed Care, Diabetes, Allergy, Sales Effectiveness, Nephrology, Asthma, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Oncology
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 1985 — 1987
BBA, Marketing
Saint John's University 1981 — 1982
Pharmacy
Queensborough Community College
AbbVie January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - January 2014
UCB Pharma October 2006 - July 2011
Elan 1995 - 2006
Dura Pharmaceuticals 1995 - 1998
Skills
Neurology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Gastroenterology, Hospital Sales, Biologics, Launch Experience, Reimbursement, Buy & Bill, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Industry, Rheumatology, Oncology, Sales Force Development, Market Access, Hematology, Sales Effectiveness, Allergy, Managed Care
Education
University of West London 1989 — 1992
BA (Hons), Modern European Studies
St. Bonaventure University 1990 — 1991
Marlborough College, UK
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals January 2015 - Present
Grifols 2014 - 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - December 2013
EKR Therapeutics 2008 - July 2011
PDL BioPharma 2005 - 2008
Ligand Pharmaceuticals 2004 - 2005
Schering-Plough 1995 - 2004
Skills
Neurology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Hospital Sales, Gastroenterology, Urology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Oncology, Dermatology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Allergy, Biotechnology, Psychiatry, Sales Effectiveness, Surgeons, Product Launch, Training, Emergency, Hypertension, Hospitals, Sales Force Development, Market Access
Education
Florida State University
B.S.
OBI Pharma, Inc January 2013 - Present
KPP Biopharmaceutical Consulting October 2010 - December 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2006 - October 2010
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare March 2003 - June 2006
KPP Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Marketing November 2002 - March 2004
Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare September 1999 - November 2002
Pharmacia-Upjohn Pharmaceuticals September 1998 - September 1999
Rhone-Poulenc Rorer January 1995 - September 1998
Lederle Laboratories November 1989 - January 1995
Beecham Laboratories September 1982 - October 1989
Skills
Biopharmaceuticals, Global Marketing, Infectious Diseases, Commercialization, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategy, Drug Discovery, Product Launch, Biotechnology, Hospital Sales, Business Development, Oncology, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Sales
Education
Old Dominion University
BS, Marketing and Business Managenent
VMS BioMarketing February 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2013 - 2014
Inventiv Health representing Amylin Pharmaceuticals 2012 - 2013
inVentiv Health 2010 - 2012
Wyeth August 1997 - 2009
Skills
Product Launch, Biopharma, Sales Management, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Hospital Sales, Diabetes, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Strategy, Sales Operations, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Vaccines, Start-ups, Leadership, Therapeutic Areas, Rheumatology, Hospitals, Oncology, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, Pulmonology, Analytics, Neurology, Urology, Buy & Bill, Sales Effectiveness, Dermatology, Nephrology, Market Access, Selling Skills
Education
Adelphi University
BS, Biology-Microbiology
State University of New York College at Oneonta
Biology
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2011 - Present
Harbor BioSciences, Inc. (formerly Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals) January 2006 - April 2011
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals July 2002 - December 2005
PAREXEL International Corporation 1998 - 2002
PAREXEL International Corporation 1995 - 1998
PAREXEL International Corporation 1991 - 1995
PAREXEL International Corporation 1987 - 1991
Skills
Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Data Management, CRF design, Sop, Clinical Research, Phase I, EDC, CRO, GCP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Clinical Study Design
Education
Bridgewater State University
BS, Education
Shionogi Inc. November 2014 - February 2015
AstraZeneca October 2013 - September 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - March 2012
Eurand Pharmaceuticals June 2009 - April 2011
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals May 1997 - May 2009
Skills
Forecasting, Business Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Business Strategy, Oncology, Analysis, Management, Strategy, Financial Analysis, Commercialization, Pharmaceutical Sales, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Market Research, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Sales, Product Launch, Marketing Strategy
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA, Finance Marketing
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BSGF, Inc January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2012 - December 2013
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals December 2008 - October 2011
Pfizer Inc December 1998 - November 2008
St. John's University College of Pharmacy September 1996 - October 1998
The VA Medical Center at Northport July 1985 - June 1996
Skills
Managed Care, Outcomes Research, Urology, Clinical, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Cross-functional Team..., Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Healthcare, Health Economics, Pharmacy, Hospitals, Clinical Trials, Medicine
Education
Harvard University
School of Business, •Outcome Research-design & Analysis
Harvard University
School of Business, Harvard Market Mastering
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
B.S. Pharmacy, Pharmacy
University of Illinois at Chicago
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Pharmacy
University of Stony Brook
Research and Development
University of Wisconsin
School of Pharmacy, Biostatistics
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. July 2014 - Present
Seafood Direct Inc July 2012 - July 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - July 2012
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey March 2009 - July 2011
Bristol-Myers Squibb December 2006 - March 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey October 1998 - December 2006
Skills
Hospitals, Strategic Planning, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Medical Devices, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceuticals, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Business Analysis, Diagnostics, Surgery, Account Management, Urology, Business Strategy, Sales Effectiveness, Dermatology, Hospital Sales, Market Access, Pulmonology, Diabetes, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
Florida State University - College of Business 1985 — 1989
BS, Management/Logistics
Novartis January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2013 - December 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - January 2013
Abbott January 1995 - July 2009
Northrop Grumman Corporation November 1989 - January 1995
Skills
Sales Effectiveness, Infectious Diseases, Sales Management, Virology, Gastroenterology, Hospital Sales, Long-term Care, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Managed Care, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
University of Southern California 1985 — 1987
Master's Degree, Communications Management
Northwestern University 1981 — 1985
BS, Speech
Genentech March 2014 - Present
Genentech January 2013 - March 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - January 2013
PremierTox Laboratory February 2011 - June 2011
Genentech May 1985 - December 2010
Roche Pharmaceuticals February 1992 - October 2009
Roche Pharmaceuticals 1985 - 1992
Skills
Rheumatology, Leadership, Sales Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Managed Care, Neurology, Urology, OB/GYN, Buy & Bill, Pharmaceutical Industry, Nephrology, Osteoporosis, Pulmonology, Allergy, Buy, Hospital Sales
Education
St. Joseph School of Nursing 1980 — 1983
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Christian Brothers University
MBA, 1997
eClinical Solutions April 2014 - Present
Atlantic Research Group January 2014 - August 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2013 - August 2014
BioBridges, LLC January 2011 - September 2013
eClinical Solutions, a division of Eliassen Group January 2010 - February 2011
Genexion, Inc. March 2009 - December 2009
Eliassen Group January 2008 - 2009
BioBridges, LLC September 2005 - 2008
EMD Serono May 1999 - September 2003
PAREXEL January 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Clinical Data Management, Oncology, MedDRA, CRO, EDC, Clinical Data, CTMS, Medical Coding, Inform, GCP, ICH-GCP, Clinical Development, Data Management, Clinical Research, Oracle Clinical, Clinical Trials, CDISC, 21 CFR Part 11, CRF design, Therapeutic Areas, Medidata, Biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Submissions
Education
MGH Institute of Health Professions 1994 — 1995
Graduate courses, Dietetic Internship
University of Vermont 1991 — 1994
BS, Dietetics
The Falk Group June 2014 - Present
Michigan Antibiotic Resistance Reduction Coalition 2001 - 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - December 2013
Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC September 2000 - May 2011
Henry Ford Health System July 1993 - September 2000
Wayne State University July 1991 - July 1993
Wayne State University July 1989 - July 1991
Skills
Infectious Diseases, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Trials, Medical Writing, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacists, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Healthcare, Therapeutic Areas, Clinical Development
Education
Wayne State University 1987 — 1989
Pharm.D.
Albany College of Pharmacy of Union University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Pharmacy
LexisNexis April 2015 - Present
WBI Investments August 2013 - April 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - August 2013
sanofi-aventis May 2010 - May 2011
Technisource April 2008 - May 2010
Merck June 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Windows XP, Windows 7, XP, Microsoft Office, BMC Remedy, Windows Server, Cisco Telepresence, WebEx, iPad, System Administration, Networking, Outlook, Troubleshooting, HP Openview, Polycom Video..., SharePoint, Servers, VPN, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Remedy, lite project management, Airwatch MDM, druva, APX, Office 365, Apple Products, Firewalls, SonicWALL, Disaster Recovery
Education
Arthur McNeil institute 2006 — 2006
Technical, Technical support specialist
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 2002 — 2004
Theravance January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2011 - January 2014
The Medical Affairs Company 2014 - 2014
J & J September 1999 - March 2011
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, Oncology, FDA, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Validation, Drug Development, GMP, Drug Discovery, GCP, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Sop, CRO, Managed Care, 21 CFR Part 11, Clinical Research, Infectious Diseases
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1976 — 1980
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacotherapy
Drexel University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
BioMarin September 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - September 2013
Genzyme Personalized Genetic Health Division May 2006 - July 2011
Scios June 2001 - May 2006
The Liposome Company April 1997 - June 2001
Genentech January 1992 - April 1997
SmithKline Beecham February 1989 - January 1992
Reckitt & Colman January 1983 - January 1989
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1978 — 1982
BS, Business
AstraZeneca January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - April 2014
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. May 2010 - July 2011
Bristol-Myers Squibb 2007 - October 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co September 2002 - October 2009
Bristol Myers Squibb Co October 2003 - January 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb September 2002 - January 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb September 2002 - October 2003
Schering Plough January 2000 - September 2002
NCS HealthCare, Inc January 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Sales, Leadership, Contract Management, Management, Strategy, Time Management, Budgets, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Summit, Invoicing, Managed Care, Neuroscience, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmacists, Urology, Hospital Sales, Hypertension, Psychiatry, Allergy, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology, Hospitals, Sales Operations, Cardiology, Primary Care, Business Planning, Team Building
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1988 — 1992
BA, Secondary English
Bayer HealthCare January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2011 - December 2013
Merck January 2001 - July 2011
Department of Veterans Affairs April 1998 - December 2000
Shands Hospital June 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Pharmaceuticals, Nursing, Account Management, Internal Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry, Healthcare, Diabetes, Oncology, Hospitals, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, Managed Care, Endocrinology, Hospital Sales, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Cardiology
Education
University of Florida 2012 — 2015
Master's degree, Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Florida State University 1998 — 2000
BSN, Nursing
Celsus Therapeutics PLC January 2015 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2013 - October 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - February 2013
New York Presbyterian Hospital May 1995 - July 2011
Pfizer November 2004 - May 2011
Pharmaceutical Research Network December 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Pharmacovigilance, Drug Development, Pharmacy, Drug Safety, Medical Writing, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Oncology
Education
Temple University
MS, Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs
Albany College of Pharmacy of Union University
PharmD, Pharmacy
St.John's University
BS, Pharmacy
Barnard College
BA, Biology
Gilead Sciences January 2014 - Present
Gilead Sciences July 2012 - January 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals November 2011 - June 2012
Allergan December 2010 - November 2011
Elan Pharmaceuticals February 2008 - July 2008
Quintiles June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Biostatistics, SAS, FDA, Statistical Programming, CDISC, Clinical Trials, SDTM, CRO, Clinical Data Management, EDC, SAS programming, Clinical Development, Oracle Clinical, Survival Analysis, Clinical Study Design
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
MS, Biostatistics
University of California, San Diego
BA, Applied Mathematics
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. March 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2013 - December 2013
Emeritus January 2013 - August 2013
AstraZeneca May 2003 - July 2012
Skills
Marketing, Medicine, Managed Care, Project Planning, Healthcare, Hospitals, Sales, Product Launch, Medical Devices
Education
Central Michigan University 1993 — 1995
Master of Science Administration, Hospital and Health Services Administration
Michigan State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Biological Science
AstraZeneca February 2015 - Present
Lehigh Valley, PA July 2012 - Present
Small Business Owner September 2007 - Present
Northampton Area Public Library 2010 - Present
Boehringer Ingelheim January 2014 - January 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2013 - December 2013
Novartis 2006 - June 2012
St. Luke's Hospital March 2002 - December 2006
CPI Associates January 1999 - December 2006
Independent May 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Outcomes, Research, Medical Writing, Proposal Writing, Report Writing, Synthesizing, Strategic Planning, Collaborative Problem..., Performance Improvement, Independent Thinking, Consulting, Counseling Psychology, Non-profits, Non-profit Board..., Board of Director..., Data Management, Healthcare Information..., Managed Markets, Population Health, Project Management, Healthcare Management, Patient Outcomes
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1992 — 2000
MA, Psychology/Counseling/Family Therapy
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1990 — 2000
BSN, Nursing
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Allergan May 2014 - May 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2013 - December 2013
Eli Lilly and Company April 2000 - July 2013
Eli Lilly April 2000 - July 2013
National Spirit Group December 1997 - April 2000
Skills
OB/GYN, Pharmaceutical Sales, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Osteoporosis, Urology, Sales Operations, Rheumatology, Account Management, Critical Care, Neuroscience, Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacy, Hospital Sales, Long-term Care, Oncology, Interventional..., Strategic Planning, Internal Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry, Diabetes
Education
Elmira College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Citrius Corporation March 2011 - January 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2010 - March 2011
Gaslamp Steak Place July 2004 - August 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Restaurants, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Public Relations, Budgets, Social Media
Education
California State University San Marcos 2002 — 2004
BA, Communications
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2012 - December 2013
General Atomics Eletronic Systems, Inc. August 2008 - April 2012
Novatel Wireless July 2006 - August 2008
Quest Diagnostics April 1990 - July 2006
Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefit, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Engagement, Policy Development, Leveraging Strategic...
Education
Chapman University
BA
SPHR, Human Resources Certification Institute
San Diego State University-California State University
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - Present
Genentech, Inc January 1997 - November 2010
Continuous Care Associates Inc September 1989 - December 1997
Skills
Managed Care, Neurology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases, Urology, Therapeutic Areas, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Sales, Immunology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Inflammation, Product Launch, Market Access, Dermatology, Hospital Sales, Gastroenterology
Education
Kent State University 1981 — 1986
B.A, Biology
Apricus Biosciences, Inc. November 2013 - September 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals December 2012 - November 2013
SkinIt Inc. July 2011 - July 2012
Quidel August 2005 - July 2011
Kyocera Wireless Corp. January 2000 - August 2005
Qualcomm August 1997 - January 2000
PwC January 1995 - August 1997
Skills
Finance, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Internal Controls, Mergers, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Auditing, SEC filings, General Ledger, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Start-ups, Leadership, Financial Accounting, US GAAP, Budgets, GAAP, Internal Audit, Business Process..., Due Diligence, Strategic Financial..., Managerial Finance, Manufacturing, Consolidation, Risk Management, Variance Analysis, SEC Filings, Financial Planning
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Masters of Science, Accounting
San Diego State University-California State University
BS, Finance
Theravance September 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2013 - August 2013
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. June 2011 - October 2012
Genentech June 2003 - March 2011
Pharmacia February 2000 - May 2003
AstraZeneca June 1998 - February 2000
GlaxoSmithKline June 1996 - June 1998
Skills
Pharmaceuticals, Clinical, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Infusion, Pharmaceutical Sales, Neurology, Cardiology, Allergy, Managed Care, Pain Management, Biotechnology, Hospitals, Product Launches, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Hematology, Consultative Selling, Orthopedics, Clinical Trials, ENT, Antibiotics, Therapeutic areas, Territory, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Key Account Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Home Infusion
Education
New York University 1981 — 1983
GRET, Respiratory Therapy
LIU 1979 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Decision Resources Group March 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2012 - February 2014
IMS Health September 2011 - November 2012
IMS Health June 2010 - September 2011
Loyola University Maryland September 2009 - May 2010
True Citrus Company June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Analytics, Data Analysis, Advertising, Access, Market Research, Marketing, Management, CRM, Market Analysis
Education
Loyola University Maryland 2006 — 2010
B.A., Economics
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - Present
Boston Scientific February 2011 - June 2011
Cubist Pharmaceuticals January 2008 - February 2011
Scios Inc. ( A Johnson & Johnson Company) October 2005 - January 2008
Schering-Plough October 2000 - October 2005
Skills
Cardiovascular Disease, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Vascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular, Interventional..., Pulmonary Diseases, Rheumatology, Diabetes, Immunology, Hospital Account..., Managed..., Buy and Bill..., Outpatient IV Infusion, Long-term Care/Skilled..., Launch Products, Nephrology/Dialysis..., Formulary Conversion, Sales Leadership..., Cardiac Cath, OR, Specialty Pharmacy, Sales Management, Hospital Sales
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor's degree
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2011 - Present
sanofi-aventis March 2009 - March 2011
Sanofi July 2007 - March 2009
Sanofi April 2000 - July 2007
Sanofi April 1998 - April 2000
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Urology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Managed Care, Gastroenterology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Account Management, Sales Management, Oncology, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Hospital Sales, Diabetes, Product Launch, Sales Effectiveness, Sales
Education
Adelphi University 1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Solebury School New Hope, PA 1988 — 1989
Xavier HS 1984 — 1988
High School Diploma
CVS Pharmacy June 2011 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2010 - August 2012
Education
Loma Linda University 2012 — 2016
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Agility Clinical, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2012 - August 2013
Antiviral Research Center UC San Diego April 2011 - September 2012
UC Irvine August 2008 - September 2010
Dept of Psychiatry UC San Diego February 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Statistical Programming, SAS, SDTM, ADaM, CDISC, Database Management, Medidata RAVE, R programming, Analysis, Immunohistochemistry, radioligand binding, PCR, Stata, SPSS, Cell Culture, GCP, IHC
Education
University of California, Irvine 2008 — 2010
Masters of Science, Biological Sciences - Neuroscience
San Diego State University-California State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2012 - Present
Adolor Corporation 2008 - 2011
Broadpoint Capital January 2007 - June 2008
Neuronyx, Inc January 2001 - October 2006
PaineWebber Incorporated June 1987 - December 2000
Skills
Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Investor Relations, Venture Capital, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Corporate Development, Finance, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Valuation, Corporate Finance, IPO, Private Equity Funding, Accounting, SEC Filings, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1985 — 1987
MBA, Finance
Dartmouth College 1979 — 1983
AB, Economics
Astellas Pharma 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2012 - 2013
Pfizer 2003 - 2012
McKinsey & Company 1998 - 2003
Skills
Analytics, Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Oncology, Product Launch, Clinical Development, Commercialization, Lifesciences, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Sales, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Sales Effectiveness, Technology Transfer, Drug Development, FDA, Market Analysis, Managed Care
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1996 — 1998
Master of Science (MSc), Materials Science and Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1996 — 1998
Master of Science (MSc), Technology and Policy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Materials Science and Engineering
Amgen December 2013 - Present
Merz North America July 2013 - December 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - July 2013
UCB March 2007 - July 2011
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical June 2000 - March 2007
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical May 1998 - June 2000
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical November 1996 - May 1998
American Cyanamid September 1996 - October 1996
American Cyanamid September 1993 - September 1995
Education
St. John's University 1991 — 1993
Master's degree, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 3.5
Fordham University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Cell Biology
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2013
Skills
Vendor Management, IT Strategy, IT Operations, Cross-functional Team..., SharePoint, SDLC, IT Service Management, ITIL, Active Directory, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Windows Server, Quality Assurance, Visio, Microsoft Exchange, Project Management, Change Management, PMO, SAS
Education
Coleman College
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Ipsen February 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2013 - December 2014
Ipsen November 2005 - June 2013
Forest Laboratories April 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Hospital Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Urology, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutical Industry, Market Access, Managed Care, Infectious Diseases, Product Launch, Hospitals, Buy, Oncology, Dermatology, Biotechnology
Education
Roger Williams University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General