Vivus Inc
Industry: Pharmaceutical company
DescriptionVivus is a small pharmaceutical company headquartered in Campbell, California, working in obesity, sleep, and sexual health. Vivus is developing an erectile dysfunction drug, Avanafil, that has completed Phase 3 clinical trials. CEO: John Amos (Apr 30, 2018–) Headquarters: Campbell, CA Founded: 1991 Subsidiaries: Willow Biopharma Inc., Vivus Real Estate LLC,
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Vivus Inc Employees
VIVUS, Inc. June 2012 - March 2014
Vivus Inc April 2012 - June 2012
Oceano Coastal Spa May 2010 - April 2012
Education
National Holistic Institute
Health Educator & Massage Therapist
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Family and Consumer Sciences/Interior Design & Housing
Best Way Education January 2015 - Present
TEDxUCIrvine September 2014 - June 2015
Delta Sigma Pi at UC Irvine April 2013 - December 2013
Vivus Inc June 2013 - August 2013
Woodside High School Sophomore Class September 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Public Speaking and..., Creative Problem-Solving, Social Media, Social Networking, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Research, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Public Relations, Management
Education
University of California, Irvine 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters, 1st year
California Vipassana Center 2014 — 2014
Practicing Student, Vipassana & Anapanasati Meditation
Woodside High School 2008 — 2012
High School Diploma
Morrison & Foerster LLP December 2013 - Present
Vivus Inc October 2012 - November 2013
SETI Institute March 2012 - June 2012
Cal Poly State University September 2007 - June 2012
Spaceward Bound March 2012 - March 2012
Mars Desert Research Station February 2012 - February 2012
Cal Poly State University July 2011 - July 2011
Spaceward Bound March 2011 - March 2011
Cal Poly State University January 2010 - June 2010
Mars Desert Research Station December 2009 - January 2010
Skills
DNA extraction, DNA analysis, PCR, Bioinformatics, Bacterial Culture, chlorophyll extraction..., Genetic Testing, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, Western Blotting, Biochemistry, Biology, Science, Laboratory
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2012
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biological Science
AnesthesiaOS™ November 2013 - Present
Actient - Timm Medical July 2012 - May 2013
MEDA November 2010 - July 2012
Vivus Inc March 2000 - November 2010
ACMI April 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Urology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Managed Care, Medical Devices, Gynecologic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Durable Medical..., Sales Operations, Sales Force Development, Leadership, Account Management, Selling
Education
Texas A&M University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology
VITA Volunteer - IRS program January 2015 - Present
Professional Development June 2002 - September 2013
Applied Materials 2000 - 2001
Vivus Inc 1997 - 1998
Hewlett-Packard 1993 - 1997
Tandem Computers 1992 - 1993
Hewlett-Packard 1984 - 1992
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Research, Negotiation, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Hindi, Management, Analysis, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Finance, SAP, Accounting, Operations Management, Financial Reporting, Start-ups, ERP, Strategic Financial...
Education
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business 2014 — 2014
CAAP, Advanced Accounting Proficiency Certificate (CAAP)
San Jose State University - Lucas Graduate School of Business 1983 — 1984
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance
San Jose State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance
VIVUS, Inc. February 2015 - Present
GSK March 2011 - December 2014
GSK April 2007 - February 2011
Integrated Communications September 1996 - April 2007
Novartis 1987 - 1996
Skills
Product Launch, Marketing, Leadership, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Team Leadership, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Development, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Oncology, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Healthcare Industry, Customer Insight, Digital Marketing
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University 1984 — 1986
MBA, Pharmaceutical Marketing
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Drug Safety Alliance Ashfield Pharmacovigilance August 2015 - Present
Covis Pharmaceuticals May 2014 - Present
Celgene 2010 - 2014
Celgene 2008 - 2010
Pharmion Corporation 2006 - 2008
Pharmion Corporation 2002 - 2006
Corixa Corporation 2000 - 2002
BTG Pharma 1998 - 2000
Vivus Inc 1996 - 1998
Osbon Medical Systems 1994 - 1996
Skills
Oncology, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategic Planning, Health Economics, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Hematology, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales & Marketing..., Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Sales Effectiveness
Education
La Salle University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Walter H. Kallaher, II - DBA State Farm Insurance January 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc June 2012 - December 2013
Genentech January 2003 - June 2012
Roche Pharmaceuticals October 1996 - December 2002
Roche Pharmaceuticals 1998 - 2001
Skills
Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Planning, Sales Recruitment, Team Building, Business Analysis, Product Launch, Training & Development, Interviewing, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, New Business Development, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Allergy, Asthma, Change Leadership, Osteoporosis, OB/GYN, Hospitals, Clinics, Emergency Medicine, Recruiting, Hypertension, Business Strategy, Buy, Gastroenterology, Managed Care, Neurology, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pulmonology
Education
The University of Memphis
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance & Real Estate General
World Affairs Council of Orange County September 2014 - Present
Tzu Chi Collegiate Association September 2011 - October 2014
Assembly Member Donald P. Wagner, AD-68 April 2014 - June 2014
StatServ Consulting Inc March 2014 - June 2014
Vivus Inc June 2013 - August 2013
Orange County Register June 2012 - November 2012
Skills
International Relations, Political Science, Foreign Policy, International..., Research, Politics, Policy Analysis, Intercultural..., Human Rights, Microsoft Office, English, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Diplomacy, Economics, Social Media, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, SPSS, Mandarin, Health Advocacy
Education
University of California, Irvine 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies
Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc. November 2013 - August 2014
Gilead Sciences April 2011 - August 2012
Gilead Sciences March 2010 - April 2011
Vivus Inc May 2008 - March 2010
Cardiovascular Institute September 2005 - May 2008
San Francisco Towers February 2004 - August 2004
San Jose State University May 2002 - December 2002
San Jose State University September 2000 - December 2002
IRLA NURSING HOME January 1999 - December 1999
NANAVATI HOSPITAL February 1998 - January 1999
Skills
CRO Management, Case Processing, Reviewing..., Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Clinical Research, Clinical, Pharmacovigilance, CTMS, Clinical Development, Oncology, Therapeutic Areas, Hospitals, CRO, Clinical Trials, Drug Safety, GCP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Business Case, EDC, ICH-GCP
Education
San Jose State University 2000 — 2002
MS, Nutritonal Science
University of Mumbai 1992 — 1998
MD, Medicine
Mithibai College 1990 — 1992
Higher Secondary Education, Science Major
Auto Services Company, Inc. August 2015 - Present
VIVUS, Inc. September 2014 - July 2015
Asbury February 2014 - September 2014
DIRECTV August 2012 - January 2014
Enterprise Rent-A-Car September 2007 - August 2012
Southwestern Consulting 2004 - 2004
Skills
Training, Management, Leadership, CRM, Sales, Account Management, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, B2B, New Business Development, Marketing, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Selling, Inventory Management, Sales Presentations, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Sales Process, Time Management, Solution Selling, PowerPoint
Education
Ouachita Baptist University 2003 — 2007
BS, Business Administration and Management, General
Self-employed June 2013 - Present
Vivus Inc July 2010 - June 2013
ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2008 - 2010
PAPD 1998 - 2010
InterMune Inc. April 2003 - September 2007
Cell Genesys Inc. March 2000 - April 2003
Celtrix Pharmaceuticals August 1996 - March 2000
Solvay BV - Peptisyntha, Inc. 1995 - 1998
COR Therapeutics February 1994 - August 1996
Abbott Laboratories 1984 - 1987
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Validation, Regulatory Requirements, ISO 13485, FDA, GMP, Change Control, Quality Assurance, Purification, 21 CFR Part 11, CAPA, Regulatory Affairs, Lifesciences, GxP, Regulatory Submissions, Computer System..., GLP, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, GCP, Drug Development, Pharmacovigilance, Sop
Education
University of London 1978 — 1981
PhD, Biochemistry
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health July 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc July 2013 - July 2014
ZICO Beverages, LLC March 2012 - July 2013
Bank of America May 2011 - August 2011
Resource Business Partners September 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Facebook, Marketing, CRM
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2011 — 2013
Bachelors of Arts, Communication, General
West Valley College 2009 — 2011
Archbishop Mitty High 2004 — 2008
Apricus Biosciences, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc February 2012 - August 2014
Vivus 2011 - 2012
Vivus 2010 - 2011
VIVUS 2008 - 2010
Vivus 2006 - 2008
Aspire IRB 2005 - 2006
Profil Institute for Clinical Research 2003 - 2005
Radiant Research 1998 - 2003
Skills
Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Industry, Diabetes, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Medicine, Biotechnology, Endocrinology, Strategy, Cardiology, Investor Relations, Team Leadership, FDA, KOL Development, Risk Management, Obesity, Publication Planning, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, REMS, Professional Mentoring, KOL Management, Strategic Partnerships, Senior Executive..., Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoeconomics, CTMS, ICH-GCP, Relationship Building, Communication, GCP
Education
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 1990 — 1995
MD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1993 — 1995
MBA, Health Care Management
University of California, San Diego 1985 — 1990
BA, Biochemistry, Cell Biology
Vivus Inc March 2012 - Present
Elan Pharmaceuticals January 2011 - March 2012
Independent Consultant May 2010 - January 2011
Schering-Plough/Merck May 2006 - April 2010
sanofi-aventis October 2002 - May 2006
sanofi-aventis November 2000 - October 2002
Kendle International November 1998 - November 2000
Skills
Allergy, Clinical Trials, Advisory Boards, Internal Medicine, Clinical Research, Therapeutic areas, Clinical Development, Hypertension, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trial..., Asthma, Dermatology, GCP, Medical Education, Biotechnology, COPD, Cardiovascular Medicine, Thrombosis, Women's Health, Men's Health, Metabolic Diseases, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry, Therapeutic Areas, Medical Affairs, Metabolism, Diabetes, Oncology, Cardiology, Urology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Neurology, Market Access, Infectious Diseases, CTMS, Protocol, Pharmacovigilance, FDA, Endocrinology, Pharmaceutics, Medical Writing, Hematology, Immunology, Sop, Pharmacology, CRO, Regulatory Submissions, Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, IND
Education
St. George's University 1993 — 1998
MD
Penn State University 1988 — 1992
BS
DPT Laboratories February 2014 - Present
TPS Associates, Inc. March 2004 - March 2013
Hampton Forge ltd June 2002 - June 2003
Vivus Inc April 1998 - March 2002
Cordis- A Johnson and Johnson Company March 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Designing, Adobe Creative Suite, Packaging Artwork, Quality Assurance, Technical Writing, Manufacturing, Packaging, Procurement, Product Development, Inspection, Materials, Management, Supplier Quality..., Graphics, Functional Requirements, Technical Requirements, Deliverables, Corrective Actions, Software Development..., Components, Software Documentation, FDA, Quality Auditing, Quality System, Validation, Project Planning, Sop, Logo Design, Direct Marketing, Web Design, Quality Control, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Process Improvement, GLP, Training, Testing, SOP
Education
American InterContinental University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management / Marketing
Brick Computer Science Institute 2000 — 2002
Certificate Graphic Design, Graphic Design
Georgian Court College 1993 — 1996
JMHS
Chiesi Group August 2013 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - August 2013
Ther-Rx May 2011 - August 2012
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc 2010 - 2011
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc 2010 - 2011
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals January 2002 - November 2009
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals January 2001 - January 2002
Gastroenterology, Family Practice January 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Coaching, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hospital Sales, OB/GYN, Diabetes, Sales Force Development, Psychiatry, Hypertension, Buy, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Hospitals, Sales Effectiveness, Biotechnology, Managed Care, Training, Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Neurology, Management, Urology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Sales Operations, Buy & Bill, Product Launch, Dermatology, Infectious Diseases
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1992 — 1996
BA, Journalism
Gilead Sciences September 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc June 2013 - September 2014
Xcenda December 2010 - June 2013
Lash Group October 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Data Analysis, Pharmaceutical Industry, Market Access, Managed Care, Oncology, Market Research, Healthcare Reimbursement, Commercialization, Qualitative Research, Health Policy
Education
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Linguistics and German
Vivus, Inc. February 2005 - April 2015
PT Tri Srikandi 1976 - 1986
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic
Education
Trisakti University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Vivus Inc January 2014 - Present
Albany Medical Center February 2013 - January 2014
Apria Healthcare May 2010 - May 2012
Not-for-Profit April 2005 - September 2011
Abbott Laboratories July 1995 - August 2006
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center July 1994 - July 1995
Skills
Clinical..., Register Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Behavior Modification, Sales Management, Oncology, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pediatrics, Enteral Nutrition..., Food Science, Food Service, Nutrition, Nursing Homes, Nursing Education, weight management, Corporate Wellness, Home Health Care, Computer Literate, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Non-for-Profit, Clinical Research, Diabetes, Healthcare, Hospitals, Managed Care, Management, Nonprofits, Pharmaceutical Industry, Training
Education
New York University 1989 — 1992
Master of Science (MS), Specialist of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics
Fordham University at Marymount 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Ecology - Food & Nutrition
Yorktel March 2015 - Present
DSCI January 2014 - December 2014
Essential Power Services LLC. September 2013 - January 2014
Engineering Solutions & Products Inc. October 2009 - September 2013
Alloy Media + Marketing May 2007 - October 2009
Vivus Inc November 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, DHCP, HTML, Windows 7, Windows Server, Visio, Security+, Norton Ghost, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Windows, Networking, Servers, System Administration, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SQL Server, VMware ESX, Hyper-V, Symantec Backup Exec, PBX, Backup Exec, Blackberry Enterprise..., DNS, Virtualization, VMware
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems, Business Information Systems
The Chubb Institute 1999 — 1999
Diploma in Data Center Support, Data Center Support
Vivus Inc January 2014 - Present
Eli Lilly and Company March 2004 - December 2014
Lakson Tobacco Company Limited (an affiliate of Philip Morris International) December 2001 - December 2003
Owens Corning January 1998 - November 2001
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Business Development, New Business Development, Cardiology, Diabetes, Strategic Planning, Mens Health, Building Materials, Neuroscience, Salesforce.com, Veeva, Product Marketing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Sales Management
Education
Howard University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing
CZ Associates September 2014 - Present
Allergen Research Corporation November 2013 - August 2014
Medicines360 November 2010 - April 2013
CZ Associates June 2010 - November 2010
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US October 2008 - June 2010
Anesiva March 2007 - September 2008
Anesiva 2007 - 2008
Vivus Inc 2001 - 2005
Shaman 1996 - 1998
Syntex Research 1992 - 1994
Skills
IND, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Biotechnology, Regulatory Submissions, GMP, Clinical Trials, Biopharmaceuticals, GCP, Drug Development, R&D, Quality Assurance, Sop, Clinical Research, Validation, CAPA, NDA, CRO, GLP, 21 CFR Part 11, eCTD, Oncology, Vaccines, SOP
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1976 — 1980
VMD
VIVUS, Inc. September 2015 - Present
PDI inc. Vivus contract August 2012 - Present
Novartis April 2002 - June 2012
Innovex August 2000 - March 2002
Iberia Foods(Division of Best Foods) January 1994 - June 2000
Skills
Sales Management, Direct Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Territory, Nephrology, Hypertension, Cardiology, Sales Effectiveness, Dermatology, Managed Care, Diabetes, Internal Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry, Family Medicine
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
AstraZeneca March 2014 - Present
AstraZeneca January 2013 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - January 2013
Takeda Pharmaceuticals January 2008 - April 2012
Takeda Pharmaceuticals November 2003 - April 2012
Aventis Pharmaceuticals January 2000 - December 2002
Organon January 2000 - January 2001
Pharmacia&Upjohn February 1997 - November 1999
Exercise PhysiologistSan Joaquin Valley Hospital May 1992 - August 1996
Skills
Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Urology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Neurology, Cardiology, Diabetes, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Hospitals, ENT, Managed Care, Allergy, Product Launches, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Sales Operations, Product Launch
Education
University of Northern Colorado
B.A
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc. September 2009 - Present
Sapphire Therapeutics, Inc. October 2007 - September 2009
Palatin Technologies 2004 - 2007
GE Healthcare (Amersham) 2002 - 2004
Vivus Inc 1997 - 2002
Education
The College of New Jersey 1992 — 1996
BS, Biology
Brick Township HS
Seton Hall University
Vivus Inc July 2012 - Present
Novartis May 2009 - August 2012
Novartis Pharmaceuticals August 2004 - May 2009
Skills
Endocrinology, Hypertension, Neurology, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Osteoporosis, Urology, OB/GYN, Nephrology, Dermatology, Product Launch, Pulmonology
Education
University of California, San Diego 1982 — 1987
BS, Biology
College of Marin 1980 — 1985
AA, Biology
Vivus Inc June 2012 - Present
Novartis Pharmaceuticals August 2000 - June 2012
Twitchell Corporation September 1999 - August 2000
RUSSELL CORPORATION February 1992 - September 1999
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, DISTRICT/REGIONAL..., Sales Effectiveness, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Urology, Product Launch, Neurology, Hospital Sales, Nephrology, Dermatology, Diabetes, Injectable, Leadership, Managed Care, Orphan Drugs, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Education
Troy University 1989 — 1992
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, EDUCATION
MALONE HIGH SCHOOL 1975 — 1988
AstraZeneca May 2015 - Present
Vivus Inc June 2012 - May 2015
Takeda Pharmaceuticals June 2010 - June 2012
Takeda Pharmaceuticals December 2004 - June 2010
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, North America April 1999 - November 2004
Skills
Cardiology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Diabetes, Hospital Sales, Urology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Rheumatology, Selling, Allergy, Strategy, Hypertension, Sales Operations, OB/GYN, Nephrology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Product Launch, Selling Skills, Buy & Bill, Medical Devices, ENT, Neuroscience, Hospitals, Market Access, Internal Medicine, Leadership, Orthopedic, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Force Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Michigan State University 1978 — 1982
B.S., Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Vivus Inc March 2013 - July 2013
Quintiles March 2012 - March 2013
Indemnity Insurance Company of DC April 2010 - March 2012
Charles Town Races & Slots September 2007 - April 2010
Nationwide Insurance 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Marketing, Managed Care, Selling Skills, Account Management, Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Force Development, Medical Devices
Education
Fairmont State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor, Marketing, Management
West Virginia University
NGM Biopharmaceuticals June 2015 - Present
Reviva Pharmaceuticals October 2014 - Present
Steiner Consulting July 2007 - October 2014
Comprehend Systems March 2014 - June 2014
Vivus Inc August 2012 - November 2013
FibroGen Inc. 2007 - 2012
Amgen 2007 - 2007
Allergan 2006 - 2007
Gilead Sciences 2005 - 2006
Affymetrix 1999 - 2005
Skills
Quality Assurance, FDA, CAPA, Validation, GMP, Biotechnology, V&V, Quality System, Sop, GLP, Change Control, Contractor Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Technology Transfer, GxP, ISO 13485, Drug Development, 21 CFR Part 11, Laboratory, Aseptic Processing, Medical Devices, HPLC, GCP, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Control, Pharmaceutics, Regulatory Affairs, IND, Clinical Trials, LIMS, Microbiology, Regulatory Submissions, Formulation, Biopharmaceuticals, Computer System..., Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, CRO, Clinical Development, Lifesciences, ISO, Chromatography, Drug Discovery, Quality Auditing, Cell Culture, R&D, SOP, Life Sciences
Education
Cornell University
AB, Chemistry and Chem Engr
San Diego State University-California State University
Regulatory Affairs Certification, Regulatory Affairs
University of Washington
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Vivus Inc January 2014 - Present
Santarus January 2013 - January 2014
Novartis Pharmaceuticals February 2009 - April 2012
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Urology, Product Launch, Neurology, Hospital Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Nephrology, Dermatology, Pulmonology, OB/GYN, Selling Skills, Diabetes, Hypertension, Buy & Bill, Osteoporosis, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Force Development
Education
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Sales and Marketing Professional August 2015 - Present
Vivus Inc September 2012 - August 2015
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry October 2011 - September 2012
Covidien January 2010 - October 2011
Covidien July 2009 - January 2010
Covidien July 2006 - January 2010
Covidien May 2004 - July 2006
Covidien August 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Direct Sales, Sales Management, Sales Recruitment, Training & Development, Team Motivator, Product Development, Product Management, Sales Presentations, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launches, Product Strategy, Budget Management, Product Launch, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Budgets, Marketing, Sales Process, Pharmaceutical Sales, Marketing Strategy, Healthcare, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Medical Devices, Selling, Strategy, Sales Operations, Cardiology, Leadership, CRM, Sales, Employee Training
Education
Wright State University 2000 — 2001
BS, Marketing
Sinclair Community College 1999 — 2000
A.S., Business Administration
Indiana University Bloomington 1985 — 1987
AS, Optometry
Wellpoint- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield February 2013 - Present
Portamedic August 2012 - February 2013
Progressive Medical Instrumentation May 2008 - June 2011
Vivus Inc February 2000 - April 2008
Will Ross 1976 - 1979
Education
Xavier University - School of Business Administration 1975 — 1976
Kent State University 1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
BCW Consulting, Inc. April 1997 - Present
BCW Consulting, Inc. 1996 - 2009
Vivus Inc January 1995 - December 1997
Syntex Lab 1987 - 1996
Syntex Laboratories 1979 - 1989
Education
Michigan State University
MA, Counseling Psychology
(Independent) Management Consultant April 2012 - Present
FightSMA, Inc. July 2014 - April 2015
FightSMA September 2009 - April 2015
FightSMA July 2012 - June 2014
Genzyme Pharmaceuticals January 1999 - April 2011
Commonwealth Biotechnologies Inc. March 2007 - May 2009
ALZA Corporation August 1998 - December 1998
Vivus Inc. October 1997 - July 1998
Par Pharmaceutical June 1995 - October 1997
Syntex 1986 - 1995
Skills
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Contract Manufacturing, Specialty Chemicals, Drug Delivery, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Commercialization, New Business Development, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Mergers, Corporate Governance, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Coaching, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Full P&L Responsibility, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Pharmaceutical Industry, Customer Service, Mergers & Acquisitions, Lifesciences, Business Planning, Biopharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Oncology, Drug Development, Management, Clinical Development, Executive Management, Product Launch, Start-ups, Medical Devices, Drug Discovery, Management Consulting, FDA, Pharmaceutics, Regulatory Affairs, Neurology, Health Economics, Dermatology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, Cardiology, Immunology, Life Sciences
Education
Saint Anselm College 1965 — 1969
BA, Natural Sciences
Vivus Inc September 2013 - Present
BioSig Technologies May 2013 - Present
Independent Healthcare Services July 2012 - Present
Trius Therapeutics May 2013 - September 2013
Johnson & Johnson January 2008 - June 2012
Johnson & Johnson July 2004 - January 2008
Johnson & Johnson 2000 - 2004
Johnson & Johnson 1998 - 2000
United States Air Force 1978 - 1982
Skills
Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Urology, Cardiology, Product Launch, Oncology, Sales Effectiveness, Neurology, Biotechnology, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare, Commercialization, Clinical Development, Hospitals, Diabetes, Clinical Trials, Infectious Diseases, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutics, Hospital Sales, Leadership, Strategy, Capital Equipment, Sales Management, Market Development, Global Marketing, Biopharmaceuticals, Market Access, Lifesciences, Operating Room, Drug Development, Start-ups, Medical Affairs, Hardware Diagnostics, Dermatology, Orthopedic
Education
Ohio University 1973 — 1977
BGS
Firestone High School 1970 — 1973
San Jose Sharks August 2015 - Present
VIVUS, Inc. July 2013 - August 2015
Vivus Inc April 2012 - July 2013
Vivus Inc September 2009 - May 2012
Rocket Recovery May 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Sales, Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Operations, Notary Public, Biotechnology, Outlook, Customer Service, Training, Pharmaceutical Sales, Administrative..., Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Data Entry, Managed Care, Microsoft Excel, Access, Analytics, Pharma Analytics
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting
Vivus Inc August 2012 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline January 2012 - August 2012
Eli Lilly and Company January 2010 - December 2011
Eli Lilly and Company January 2007 - December 2009
Eli Lilly and Company August 2000 - August 2007
Skills
National Account..., Contract Negotiation, Training & Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Acute Care, Long-term Care, Medicare/Medicaid..., Cross-functional Team..., Managed Care, Medicare Part D, SPIN Sales Training, Huthwaite, Account Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Product Launch, Market Access, Hospital Sales, Strategy, Healthcare, Pharmacy Benefit..., Rheumatology, Oncology
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1998 — 2000
MS, Organic Chemistry
College of the Holy Cross 1994 — 1998
BA, Chemistry, Mathematics
Vivus Inc July 2013 - Present
Eli Lilly and Company September 2009 - June 2013
Eli Lilly and Company July 2006 - September 2009
Eli Lilly and Company July 2003 - June 2006
Lilly USA December 2002 - June 2003
Lilly USA January 2001 - December 2002
Lilly USA April 1999 - January 2001
Lilly USA January 1998 - April 1999
Lilly USA April 1996 - January 1998
Genentech, Inc April 1991 - April 1996
Skills
Endocrinology, Hospital Sales, Diabetes, Pharmaceutical Sales, Urology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pulmonology, Osteoporosis, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Operations, Cardiology, Biotechnology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Sales & Marketing..., Neurology, Customer Engagement, Staff Development, Obesity, Diabesity, Product Launch
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1989 — 1992
MBA, Marketing
Butler University 1982 — 1986
BS, Business Administration
Tanager Medical Writing, LLC July 2010 - Present
Puma Biotechnology April 2013 - December 2013
VIVUS, Inc June 2008 - July 2010
PDL BioPharma, Inc June 2005 - June 2008
Abgenix, Inc July 2004 - May 2005
BD Biosciences Clontech February 2001 - June 2004
List Biological Laboratories August 1997 - February 2001
Skills
Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Protocols, Investigator Brochures, NDA Module 2 Summaries, White Papers, document management..., NDA Integrated Summary..., Interpretation of SAS..., interpretation of FDA..., Tabular summary of data, Summary of Clinical Data, Communicating results..., grant editing, Clinical Study Design, NDA, Safety, Document Management, FDA, Clinical Research, eCTD, Medical Writing, Editing, Webinars, Protocol, Sop, GCP, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, DSUR, Biotechnology, IND, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, Lifesciences, CRO, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Diabetes, GMP, Neurology, Infectious Diseases
Education
Purdue University 1989 — 1997
PhD, Biochemistry, Plant Pathology, Agronomy
American Medical Writer's Association 2003 — 2009
Medical Writing Core Certificate (AMWA), Editing/Writing
University of California, San Diego 1985 — 1989
BA, Chemistry/Biochemistry
Electric Imp, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Infoblox April 2015 - June 2015
A10 Networks November 2012 - April 2015
Vivus Inc April 2012 - November 2012
Contractor - Self June 2011 - November 2012
Arstasis January 2011 - May 2011
Entelos March 2009 - December 2010
Genelabs Technologies Inc. July 2006 - July 2008
Guidant April 2005 - December 2005
InterMune May 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Full-cycle Recruiting, experienced with high..., closing candidates, advanced internet..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Cold Calling, Negotiation, Hard to Fill Positions, Biotechnology, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, New Hire Processes, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Human Resources, SDLC, Interviews, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Social Networking, Start-ups, Computer Hardware, Business Development, Management, Organizational..., Leadership, Contract Recruitment, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Hiring, Deferred Compensation, Change Management, Program Management, Temporary Placement, College Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, HRIS, Workforce Planning, Employer Branding, Benefits Negotiation, Performance Management, Executive Search, Screening, Screening Resumes, Staffing Services
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2009 — 2009
Human Resources Management Certificate, Human Resouces Management
Vivus Inc May 2014 - Present
Vivus/PDI Inc. August 2012 - May 2014
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals August 2005 - March 2012
Pfizer September 2003 - August 2005
American Hotel Register April 1998 - September 2003
Skills
Mentoring, Team Building, Budgeting, Allergy, Asthma, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Sales, Account Management, Sales Management, Healthcare, Consultative Selling, Managed Care, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Forecasting, Team Leadership, Product Launches, Territory, Gastroenterology, Cross-functional Team..., Pulmonology, Business Planning, Pediatrics, Pain Management, Sales Effectiveness, Diabetes, Training, Sales Operations, Urology, Leadership, Product Launch, Sales, Psychiatry, Rheumatology, Budgets, Cardiology, Hospitals, Endocrinology, Competitive Analysis, Pharmaceutical Industry, Nephrology, Strategy, Hypertension, Medical Devices, Sales Force Development, Primary Care, Therapeutic Areas, Internal Medicine, Hospital Sales, Management
Education
University of Kansas 1993 — 1997
B.A., Psychology
Stevenson High School 1990 — 1993
Eli Lilly and Company (formerly ImClone) September 2012 - Present
Merck August 2009 - September 2012
Vivus Inc June 2008 - June 2009
sanofi-aventis June 2008 - September 2008
Khosla Research Group April 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Java, Matlab, Biopharmaceuticals, Chemical Engineering, Purification, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Cell Culture, Technology Development, GMP, Technology Transfer, Validation, Chromatography, Fermentation
Education
Stanford University 2005 — 2009
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Weston High School 2001 — 2005
Vivus Inc July 2012 - Present
Astra Zeneca April 2010 - April 2012
Solvay Pharmaceutica June 2008 - April 2010
Skills
Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Competitive Analysis, Family Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sales, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Managed Care, Physicians, Diabetes, Neurology, Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Operations
Education
Florida State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, English
Band of Angels April 2015 - Present
Etubics Corporation May 2014 - Present
Adept Technology September 2005 - November 2014
Tucker Associates September 2007 - August 2014
Tatum, LLC January 2009 - March 2013
World Heart, Inc. June 2005 - August 2007
Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc November 1994 - April 2005
Vivus Inc 1992 - 1994
XOMA 1990 - 1992
Schering Plough (now Merck) 1986 - 1989
Skills
Financial Modeling, Strategy, Angel investing, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, IPO, Financial Analysis, Mergers, Restructuring, Start-ups, Acquisition Integration, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, SEC filings, Investor Relations, Budgets, Business Development, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, SEC reporting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Medical Devices, Fundraising, Strategy Development, Cash Flow, Entrepreneurship, Cash Management, Venture Capital, International Business, SEC Filings
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1971 — 1973
M.B.A., Finance
Fordham University 1966 — 1970
B.S., Chemistry
Vivus Inc June 2012 - Present
Sunovion April 2006 - December 2011
Sepracor January 2002 - April 2006
SEPRACOR, INC March 2004 - January 2006
Pharmacia September 1998 - January 2002
Skills
Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Management, Key Account Development, Interviewing, Leadership Development, Business Analysis, Managed Care
Education
Indiana University South Bend 1993 — 1997
BA, Biology
Purdue Pharma L.P. September 2014 - Present
Purdue Pharma L.P. October 2013 - September 2014
Vivus Inc October 2012 - October 2013
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics January 2011 - October 2012
Genzyme Biosurgery July 2007 - July 2009
Pfizer July 2003 - July 2007
Pfizer November 2001 - July 2003
Xerox Corporation / General Electric July 1997 - October 2001
Skills
Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Brand Management, Rheumatology, Orthopedic, Sales, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Sales, Physical Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Biotechnology, Market Access, Vaccines, Managed Care, Strategy, Healthcare, Sales Operations, Clinical Research
Education
Duke University - Fuqua School of Business 2011 — 2012
M.B.A., Business Administration
UC Berkeley 1995 — 1999
B.A., Business and Sociology
inVentiv Health Commercial April 2015 - Present
VIVUS, Inc. March 2014 - March 2015
Amarin Corporation January 2013 - December 2013
Direct Medical Solutions Corp December 2011 - January 2013
AMAG Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - November 2011
Eisai January 2008 - April 2011
Schering-Plough Research Institute April 2003 - January 2008
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals April 1998 - December 2002
Excellus BCBS March 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Account Management, Determination to Succeed, Nephrology, Oncology, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Endocrinology, Urology, Neurology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, OB/GYN, Medical Devices, Hospital Sales
Education
Us Oncolology University 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Oncology
State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome 1998 — 2001
MS, Health Services Management
Clarkson University 1990 — 1992
BS, Business
Herkimer County Community College 1988 — 1990
AAS, Business
Vivus Inc September 2012 - Present
Novartis December 2010 - September 2012
Forest Laboratories August 2008 - December 2010
Bristol Myers Squibb March 2003 - July 2008
Purdue Pharma 1999 - 2003
Skills
Compliance, FDA, Audit, Cross-functional Team..., Risk, MBA, Data Analysis, CIA, Speakers Bureau, Aggregate Spend, Financial Risk, Computer System..., Risk Assessment, Strategy, Internal Audit, Business Process..., Auditing, Medical Compliance, Biotechnology, Risk Management, Management, Quality Auditing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA, Finance
Polytechnic University 2001 — 2003
M.S., Biomedical Engineering
Rutgers University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biological Sciences
Seton Hall University School of Law
Healthcare Compliance Certification, Healthcare Compliance
Medtronic August 2014 - Present
American Medical Systems October 2007 - Present
ICOS Corporation 2004 - 2007
ICOS Corporation August 2003 - November 2004
ALZA Corporation December 2000 - May 2002
ALZA Corporation August 1998 - December 2000
VIVUS, Inc. October 1997 - August 1998
Bausch & Lomb June 1991 - October 1997
WTVN Radio October 1988 - June 1991
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Launch, Capital Equipment, Sales, Market Development, Cross-functional Team..., Global Marketing, Hospitals, Sales Management, Managed Care, Sales Operations, Clinical Research, Oncology, Cardiology, Operating Room, Selling Skills, Biotechnology, Urology, Sales Effectiveness, Hospital Sales, Commercialization, Surgeons, Sales Force Development
Education
Bowling Green State University
Communications
RGB Networks 2012 - March 2015
Altera 2015 - 2015
Vivus Inc May 2012 - December 2014
Stock & Option Solutions December 2008 - November 2009
Maxim Integrated Products October 2007 - April 2008
Maxim Integrated Products 1995 - October 2007
Sharedata 1993 - 1995
Interstate/Johnson Lane 1990 - 1995
Education
Santa Clara University 1997 — 1999
University of Strathclyde 1987 — 1991
BA Arts & Social Studies
Tandem Labs July 2012 - Present
Tandem Labs October 2006 - July 2012
Roche Molecular Systems 2001 - 2006
Vivus Inc September 1999 - September 2000
Education
Georgian Court University 2001 — 2006
MS, Molecular Cell Biology
Monmouth University 1997 — 1999
BS, Biology
InVentiv/The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson July 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - July 2014
Takeda Pharmaceuticals July 2007 - July 2010
Galderma May 2005 - July 2007
Merck (Formerly Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals) June 2004 - May 2005
Eli Lilly and Company August 2001 - June 2004
Leo Burnett Technology Group May 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Sales Operations, Pharmaceutical Industry, Healthcare, Dermatology, Marketing, Program Development, Team Leadership, Internal Medicine, Managed Care, Business Planning, Competitive Marketing..., Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Leadership, Sales Effectiveness, Selling Skills, Sales Presentations, Sales Force Development, Sales, Product Launch
Education
Kansas State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor, Science; Public Relations and Political Science; Pre-Law
Topeka High School 1993 — 1995
High School
Glynn Academy 1991 — 1993
High School
an Affiliate of Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany October 2015 - Present
Principal VMR Consulting 2014 - September 2015
VIVUS, Inc. 2012 - 2013
Tercica Medica/Ipsen 2008 - 2011
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. 2004 - 2008
Genentech 1986 - 2004
Education
State of California 2012 — 2016
Notary Public for the State of California
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology: Medical Technology; Minor in Chemistry
John F. Kennedy University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Management
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc November 2012 - July 2014
Physicians Rx Network 2011 - 2012
Abbott Laboratories 2008 - 2011
Sepracor Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2007
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Urology, Sales, Neurology, Managed Care, Sales Operations, Selling, Product Launch, Cardiology, Sales Management, Account Management, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Healthcare, Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Pulmonology, Hospital Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Employee Training, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Hospitals, Market Development, Contract Negotiation, Orthopedic, Capital Equipment, Selling Skills, Biotechnology, Consultative Selling, Training & Development, Medicine, Nephrology, Sales Force Development, Medical, Diabetes, Hypertension, Sales Rep Training, Pain Management, Asthma, Biologics, Market Access, Key Account Management, Immunology, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Rare Diseases
Education
Trinity University 1998 — 2002
BA, Communication
Currently seeking a new opportunity / pharmaceutical/medical sales Aesthetic Sales Representative Pittsburgh, OH, WVAlma LasersNovember 2013 - August 2014
Viora March 2013 - October 2013
Primcogent Solutions September 2011 - March 2013
Pediatric Specialists January 2010 - September 2011
Vivus Inc March 2008 - September 2008
Merck October 2002 - October 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, Pharmacueticals, Marketing Strategy, Deal Closure, Establishing Strategic..., New Business Development, High Volume Sales/..., Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Sales Presentation..., Team Building/ Training..., Prospecting/ Cold Calls, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce.com, Product Development, Project Management, Sales Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Healthcare, PowerPoint, Negotiation, Dermatology, Product Launch, Development of Sales, Sales Operations, Trends Tracking/..., Strategic Analysis/..., Key Needs Analysis, Physician Relations, Urology, Aesthetics, Business Development, Capital Equipment, Cardiology, Sales, Sales Force Development
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1995 — 2000
Criminology & Psychology, Criminology
Greensburg Central Catholic 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Criminology
Vivus Inc January 2014 - Present
AssessMD - Health Quest Alliance March 2013 - July 2013
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc September 2009 - March 2013
OSCIENT PHARMACEUTICALS CORP October 2007 - June 2009
KOS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC April 2000 - October 2007
Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. February 1997 - April 2000
Champion Paper Recycling Corp. January 1994 - February 1997
ZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC March 1991 - January 1994
Zeneca Pharmaceuticals July 1987 - March 1991
Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc. March 1985 - July 1987
Skills
Sales Management, Selling Skills, Sales Operations, Training, Sales, Leadership, Selling, Business Development, Strategy, Recruiting, Marketing Strategy, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Managed Care, Endocrinology, Management, Start-ups, Product Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Urology, Marketing, Performance Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Cardiology, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Sales Effectiveness, Oncology, Medical Devices, Sales Force Development, Negotiation, Hospital Sales, Allergy, Sales Presentations, Market Development, Diabetes, Pharmaceutics, Gastroenterology, Capital Equipment, Competitive Analysis, Neurology, Key Account Management, Biotechnology, Rheumatology, Cold Calling, Market Analysis, Hypertension, Antibacterial
Education
Texas Tech University 1978 — 1980
Masters, Food Chemistry
Texas Tech University 1978 — 1980
Master's Degree, Food Science, 3.7
Texas Tech University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor's Degree, Cum Laude, 3.5
InnoPharma, Inc. (a Pfizer Company) May 2015 - Present
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals April 2014 - December 2014
Endo Pharmaceuticals September 2005 - March 2014
Barr Laboratories December 2001 - September 2005
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals August 1998 - December 2001
Vivus Inc February 1996 - September 1996
Skills
Validation, Laboratory, Metrology, Chromatography, Chemistry, Drug Delivery, Technology Transfer, Method Development, Quality Control, 21 CFR Part 11, Analytical Chemistry, GMP, V&V, Sop, CAPA, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Submissions, Biotechnology, Management, Medical Devices, Clinical Development, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Formulation, UV/Vis, Dissolution, Gas Chromatography, GLP, Drug Development, LIMS, Clinical Trials, GxP, Pharmaceutics, Change Control, Cleaning Validation, IND, Biopharmaceuticals, IR, Computer System..., CRO, Trackwise, Organic Chemistry, HPLC, SOP
Education
Rider University 2003 — 2007
MBA, Business Administration - Healthcare
Rutgers University – Camden 1996 — 2001
MS, Chemistry
Stockton University 1990 — 1995
BS, Chemistry
Vivus, Inc August 2012 - August 2015
US Marine Corps May 2010 - July 2012
Jazz Pharmaceuticals November 2007 - January 2009
Johnson & Johnson June 2001 - October 2007
ALZA Corporation August 1998 - May 2001
Vivus Inc January 1997 - July 1998
TAP Pharmaceuticals January 1988 - December 1996
Skills
Military Leadership, Command, Military Operations, Counterinsurgency, Military Experience, Force Protection, National Security, Afghanistan, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Weapons, Top Secret, Special Operations, Intelligence Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales, Military, Medicaid Managed Care, Government Contracting, Combat, Veterans Administration, Medicaid, Leadership, Managed Care
Education
Hobart College 1980 — 1984
BA, History
Alcon Labratories June 2015 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - March 2015
Daiichi Sankyo July 2007 - August 2012
Atlas Marketing Group February 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Sales, Direct Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Marketing, Managed Care, Product Launch, Sales Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Customer Service, Market Research, Sales Operations, Data Analysis, Heart Disease, Recruiting, Product Innovation, Preventive Medicine, Customer Relations, Disease Management, Sales Recruitment, Metabolism, Metabolic Diseases, Disease Prevention, Formal Presentations, ophthalmology
Education
Oregon State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing, Political Science
Astellas Pharma March 2015 - Present
Vivus Inc September 2013 - April 2015
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. July 2011 - September 2013
inVentiv Health March 2010 - July 2011
Schering Plough March 2005 - March 2010
SBC 2000 - 2002
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Urology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Product Launch, Allergy, Dermatology, Infectious Diseases, ENT, Asthma, Selling Skills, Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Hospital Sales, Nephrology, Leadership, OB/GYN, Training, Osteoporosis, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cold Calling, Healthcare, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Managed Markets, Therapeutic Areas, Primary Care, Buy, Sales, Sales Force Development, Oncology
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2002 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Texas A&M University 1994 — 1998
Bachelors, Biomedical Science
KVK Tech, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Idrata Marketing Management January 2014 - February 2015
Vivus Inc October 1997 - November 2013
Skills
Program Development, Healthcare, Negotiation, Competitive Intelligence, Training, Urology, Commercialization, Positioning, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Account Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning
Education
St. Mary's College of California, Executive MBA 2010 — 2012
St. Mary's College of California, Executive MBA
University of Southern California 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
VIVUS, Inc. October 2012 - Present
NTherapeutics LLC November 2011 - October 2012
Capstone Therapeutics October 2005 - March 2012
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. January 1997 - October 2005
Wyeth January 1990 - December 1996
Education
Drexel University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Lafayette College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
VIVUS, Inc July 2014 - September 2014
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2013 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Junior
Shionogi Inc. September 2015 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2014 - Present
Merck January 2013 - June 2014
Merck April 2010 - December 2012
Schering Plough May 2007 - March 2010
Pacific Pulmonary Services July 2005 - May 2007
Columbia Laboratories August 2004 - February 2005
Roche Philippines March 2000 - March 2002
Roche Philippines March 1998 - February 2000
Roche Philippines March 1993 - January 1998
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Allergy, Sales Effectiveness, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Primary Care, Product Launch, Rheumatology, Managed Care, Sales, Gastroenterology, Urology, Medical Devices, Dermatology, Market Access, Asthma, Sales Force Development, Hospitals, Hospital Sales, OB/GYN, Infectious Diseases, Selling Skills, Osteoporosis, Pediatrics, Antibacterial, Therapeutic Areas, Pain Management, Pharmaceutics, Antibiotics, Product Launching, Pain Management sales, Infection, Managed Markets, Medical Affairs, Business Acumen, Disposables, Respiratory Products, Pharmacology, Family Medicine, Sales Presentations, Pharmacy, Sales Rep Training, Business Analysis, Type 2 Diabetes, Oxygen Therapy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Education
Far Eastern University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major in English
Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong 1979 — 1987
Elementary and High School, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Vivus Inc August 2012 - Present
Purdue Pharma January 2011 - April 2012
Abbott Laboratories/Quintiles February 2008 - January 2011
Allergan April 2004 - February 2008
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Territory Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospital Sales, Cardiovascular Disease, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Product Launch, Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Operations
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1999 — 2001
B.S., Business Admin, Marketing
Covis Pharmaceuticals July 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc April 2012 - July 2014
Eli Lilly and Company December 2009 - April 2012
Eli Lilly and Company April 2008 - December 2009
Eli Lilly and Company July 2003 - April 2008
Honeywell May 2000 - July 2003
Honeywell January 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Biotechnology, Sales Operations, Urology, Oncology, Key Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Healthcare, Forecasting, Diabetes, Commercialization, Account Management, Sales Management, Selling, Strategy, Lifesciences, Strategic Planning
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 2000 — 2003
Master of Business Administration, Marketing/Management
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1994 — 1998
BSChE, Chemical Engineering
VIVUS, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Novartis February 2008 - April 2014
Novartis January 2006 - February 2008
novartis January 2006 - September 2006
Merck January 2000 - September 2006
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Urology, Osteoporosis, Buy & Bill, Pulmonology, Managed Care, OB/GYN, Dermatology, Sales Effectiveness, Hypertension, Diabetes, Hospital Sales, Allergy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Product Launch, Sales Force Development, Oncology, Selling Skills, Market Access
Education
Mercer University - Stetson School of Business and Economics 1992 — 1994
MBA, Marketing/International Business
Spelman College 1986 — 1990
MA, Psychology/Business
Lundbeck September 2015 - Present
Vivus Inc July 2012 - August 2015
Chelsea Therapeutics August 2011 - July 2012
Shionogi Inc. June 2008 - June 2011
Novartis January 2007 - June 2008
Summit Cancer Care-Savannah, Georgia August 2003 - January 2007
Medical University of South Carolina August 1989 - August 2003
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Clinical Trials, Therapeutic Areas, Clinical Research, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience, CTMS, GCP, Cardiology, Medical Writing, Medical Communications, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Managed Care, Diabetes, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Education, Dermatology, Clinical Pharmacology, Nephrology, Pharmacy, Hypertension, Hematology, Pharmacovigilance, Drug Development
Education
University of Florida 1999 — 2003
PharmD, Doctor of Pharmacy
Medical University of South Carolina 1985 — 1988
BS Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Presbyterian College 1982 — 1985
BS
VIVUS, Inc. December 2013 - December 2013
Bay Area Water Polo Club May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Leadership
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2012 — 2016
High School, Majoring in Sociology with a Criminal Justice Minor, Junior
Saint Francis High School-Mountain View 2008 — 2012
High School
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry July 2014 - Present
Stanford University School of Medicine July 2009 - Present
University of Rochester May 2011 - Present
Esperion Therapeutics, Plymouth, MI July 2013 - July 2014
JANSSEN Alzheimer Immunotherapy, a Johnson & Johnson Company April 2010 - June 2013
CV Therapeutics 2002 - 2009
PowderJect Technologies 2001 - 2002
VIVUS Inc 1997 - 2001
Cygnus Inc 1989 - 1997
Janssen Pharmaceutica 1979 - 1989
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, Translational Medicine, Drug Development, Commercialization, Development Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Clinical Development, Drug Safety, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Clinical Trials, Strategy, FDA, Start-ups, Biopharmaceuticals, GxP, Lifesciences, CRO, Drug Discovery, GCP, Cardiology, Regulatory Submissions, Life Sciences
Education
University of Rochester
Hunter College High School
PAION Inc. August 2015 - Present
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. March 2014 - Present
VIVUS, Inc November 2004 - December 2013
Questcor Pharmaceuticals September 2001 - November 2004
InterPro September 2000 - September 2001
RiboGene (predecessor to Questcor) June 1995 - October 1999
Glycomed 1992 - 1995
Skills
Biotechnology, Compliance, Business Planning, Forecasting, Life Sciences, Mergers, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Budgeting, SOX, Valuation, Business Strategy, Corporate Development, Start-ups, Negotiation, Financial Reporting, Fundraising, Accounting, Risk Management, Organizational..., Financial Planning, Pharmaceuticals, Mergers & Acquisitions, Lifesciences, Strategy, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Pharmaceutical Industry, Finance, Venture Capital, IPO, Business Development, Management, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Investor Relations, Leadership, Private Equity, Investments
Education
California State University-Chico 1979 — 1984
Bachelor's of Science, Business/Accounting
The D'Amore Group, LLC May 2010 - Present
ImClone Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company July 2004 - May 2010
ImClone Systems June 1999 - July 2004
Lockwood-Greene Engineers, Incorporated October 1998 - June 1999
Vivus, Inc. February 1998 - September 1998
Fluor-Daniel, Inc. February 1996 - December 1997
Joseph D'Amore Associates January 1994 - February 1996
DNX Biotherapeutics November 1992 - December 1993
Hoffmann-LaRoche, Inc. June 1984 - October 1992
Skills
Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals, GMP, Purification, Chemical Engineering, Sop, Process Engineering, Technology Transfer, Bioremediation, Commissioning, Construction Management, Sanitary Equipment...
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1987 — 1992
MS, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BS, Chemical Engineering
inVentiv Health Commercial May 2015 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - Present
Boehringer Ingelheim/PDI January 2015 - May 2015
Peoria County Sheriffs department July 2007 - February 2014
Quintiles January 2007 - September 2012
Schwarz Pharma October 2005 - March 2007
Biovail Pharmaceuticals July 2000 - September 2005
Dunlap High School, Pekin High School, Concordia Lutheran School, Praise and Leadership Academy January 1998 - June 2000
Skills
Hospital Sales, Urology, Medical Devices, Nephrology, Dermatology, Antibacterial, Cardiology, Primary Care, Pulmonology, Diabetes, OB/GYN, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Mens Health, Blood Pressure, Cath Lab, Interventional..., Metabolics, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular, Rheumatology, Podiatry, Pediatrics, CNS disorders, Antibiotics, Womens Health, Police Science, Fire Arms, Respiratory Disease, Women's Health, Pharmaceutical Sales, Firearms
Education
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology, Minor in History Teaching Certificate in the Social Sciences, 6th grade to 12th grade
Nutravail Technologies September 2014 - Present
Integrated Pharma Solutions October 2013 - August 2014
Aphena Pharma Solutions, Inc. January 2013 - September 2013
Agilent Technologies August 2012 - December 2012
Ethicon Endo-Surgery March 2011 - August 2012
Schering-Plough/Merck August 2009 - February 2011
Nexgen Spine November 2008 - July 2009
VIVUS Inc August 2000 - April 2004
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics 1987 - 2000
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, J&J 1987 - 2000
Skills
CAPA, Validation, GMP, FDA, V&V, Medical Devices, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Change Control, ISO, SPC, R&D, Process Improvement, Design Control, 21 CFR Part 11, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, ISO 13485, Clinical Development, Quality Auditing, ISO 14971, Sop, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Clinical Trials, GLP, GxP, Computer System..., Pharmaceutics, Cleaning Validation, LIMS, Regulatory Requirements, Biopharmaceuticals, GCP, Sterilization, Aseptic Processing, Quality Control, Regulatory Submissions, FDA GMP, Trackwise, 21 CFR, GAMP, TrackWise, SOP, Quality Management
Education
Lincoln University 1976 — 1980
BS, Biology
Summit High School Class of 1976 1976 — 1976
Bayside High School
Robinson Barracks
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) January 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc October 2012 - November 2013
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) August 2008 - October 2012
Amylin Pharmaceuticals November 2005 - August 2008
Amgen March 2003 - November 2005
Eli Lilly August 1998 - February 2003
Skills
Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, EDC, CRO, Regulatory Submissions, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Survival Analysis, Clinical Research, Drug Development, SAS, Biomarkers, Clinical Study Design, Statistics
Education
Texas A&M University 1992 — 1998
PhD, Statistics
National Chengchi University 1984 — 1988
BBA, Statistics
Vivus Inc April 2012 - Present
Takeda Pharmaceuticals 2008 - 2012
TAP Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2008
TAP Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2007
TAP Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2004
TAP Pharmaceuticals 1998 - 2001
TAP Pharmaceuticals 1995 - 1998
TAP Pharmaceuticals 1993 - 1994
Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Management, Direct Sales, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Business Analysis, Value-based Selling, Leading Change, Leadership Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Launches, Managed Care, Cross-functional Team..., Business Acumen, Healthcare, Hospitals, Gastroenterology, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Team Building, Business Planning, Product Launch, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Performance Management, Budget Management, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Pharmaceuticals, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Mentoring, Oncology, Urology, Cardiology, Buy, Leadership, Nephrology, Neurology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Hospital Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Management
Education
Boston University - School of Management
BS/BA, Marketing
VIVUS Inc. October 2005 - Present
University of Maryland, Baltimore 1995 - 2014
Pfizer, Inc. February 1993 - October 2005
Skills
Clinical Development, Drug Development, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Development, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Drug Discovery, Licensing, Toxicology, European Drug..., Corporate Officer, Partnerships, Advisory Boards, MAAs, NDAs, GCP, Regulatory Strategy..., Global Drug Development, Clinical Strategy, Regulatory Submissions, GLP, Sop, Protocol, Medical Affairs, NDA, Biopharmaceuticals, Non-disclosure..., FDA, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Medical Writing, Oncology
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore 1987 — 1993
Ph.D. (Emerson Fellow)
The University of Texas-Pan American 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Highest Honors
Oral Roberts University 1982 — 1983
Texas State Technical College 1980 — 1981
ORT
Medicomp Inc. September 2013 - Present
Timm Medical Technologies November 2012 - May 2013
MEDA November 2010 - November 2012
MEDA December 2011 - July 2012
MEDA November 2010 - January 2012
Vivus Inc May 2008 - November 2010
Verus Pharmaceuticals June 2005 - March 2008
Schering March 2003 - May 2005
Charles Schwab September 1999 - December 2002
Fidelity Investments June 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Urology, Management, Marketing, Medical Devices, Account Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Hospital Sales, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Managed Care, Sales Operations, Training, ENT, Product Launch, Business Development, Sales Management, Sales Force Development, Sales, Allergy, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutical Industry, Selling Skills, Leadership, Oncology, Selling, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, New Business Development, Rheumatology, Biotechnology
Education
Merrimack College 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
Master's degree, Management
Boston College 1993 — 1994
Publicis TouchPoint Solutions September 2013 - Present
Vivus Inc September 2012 - February 2013
Takeda Pharmaceuticals October 2000 - January 2012
University of Maryland Psychiatric Research Center July 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Project Coordination, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Territory Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Multi-tasked, High Organizational..., Highly personable, Sales Force Development, Rheumatology, Leadership, Cardiology, Urology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Diabetes, Sales Operations, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Hospital Sales, Hypertension, Buy & Bill
Education
Marywood University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), International Business/Minor in Spanish
Vivus Inc November 2012 - October 2013
Forest Pharmaceuticals 2011 - 2012
Forest Pharmaceuticals 2011 - 2011
Forest Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2011
Forest Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2007
Mount Paran Christian School 2002 - 2006
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, OB/GYN, Nephrology, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Sales Management, Specialty Pharmaceutical, Presidents Club, Award Winner, Pain Management, Primary Care, Cardiovascular, CNS disorders, Medical Devices, Leadership, Biotechnology, DNS, Public Speaking, Weight Management, Sales Operations, Orthopedic, Selling, Hospitals, Healthcare, Sales Force Development, Gastroenterology, Urology, Hospital Sales, Hypertension, Sales Effectiveness, Allergy, Diabetes, Managed Care, Product Launch, Selling Skills, Sales
Education
Auburn University at Montgomery
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
University of Alabama
Premier Medical LLC February 2013 - Present
Vivus Inc September 2012 - May 2013
Horizon Pharma, Inc. September 2011 - September 2012
Victory Pharma September 2008 - July 2011
Charles Schwab January 2008 - September 2008
Johnson Controls November 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Operations, Selling, Territory Management, Cold Calling, Sales Force Development, Sales Process, Sales Trainer, SPIN Selling, Product Stocking, Territory Account..., Sales, Direct Sales, Neurology, Pain Management, Business Development, Rheumatology, Podiatry, Territory Growth
Education
Ball State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Marketing/Sales
Center Grove High School 1996 — 1999
Business
Sr. Human Resources Consultant 2006 - Present
BioMarin 2014 - 2014
Pharmacyclics February 2012 - October 2013
Vivus Inc January 2012 - April 2012
GREE International, Inc August 2011 - March 2012
Abbott Labs (Formerly Facet Biotech) November 2009 - February 2011
Ethos Pharmaceuticals March 2008 - November 2008
Fibrogen October 2006 - August 2008
Monogram Biosciences (formerly Virologic) March 2005 - December 2007
VaxGen January 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Applicant Trackng..., HRIS (Peoplesoft), SuccessFactors, HRIS, PeopleSoft, Taleo, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Training, Recruiting, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Strategic Partnerships, Human Resources, Management, Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Consulting
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University
BS, Human Services and Counseling
Takeda Pharmaceuticals January 2013 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - January 2013
Quintiles May 2011 - August 2012
Novartis April 1998 - December 2010
QUINTILES, HDQ January 1996 - January 1998
SHARIN' FOODSERVICE (Broker Company) January 1990 - January 1996
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Product Launches, Family Medicine, Leadership, Healthcare, Nephrology, Diabetes, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Pharmaceuticals, Cardiology, Family Practice, Sales, Product Launch, Sales Management, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness
Education
Francis Marion University 1985 — 1989
BS, Economics
Coherus BioSciences October 2014 - Present
Corium International December 2012 - April 2015
Balance Therapeutics February 2010 - April 2015
Theranos September 2013 - October 2014
KaloBios February 2013 - December 2013
Vivus Inc January 2012 - December 2012
Fluxion Biosciences November 2011 - January 2012
Phenogen Sciences August 2010 - November 2011
Depomed, Inc. July 2011 - October 2011
PaxVax, inc February 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Performance Management, Recruiting, Human Resource..., Human Resources, Management, Deferred Compensation, Compensation & Benefit, Start-ups, Leadership, Talent Management, Technical Recruiting, Benefits Administration, HR Consulting, Employee Training, Employee Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Strategy, Employer Branding, Onboarding
Education
University of San Francisco 2003 — 2007
Worked on Doctorate, Organization & Leadership
University of San Francisco 1988 — 1990
MPA, Health Services
University of California, Santa Barbara 1980 — 1984
BA, Liberal Studies
GravityBio Inc. January 2014 - Present
VIVUS, Inc. June 2010 - November 2013
Sanofi August 2005 - December 2009
Gillette January 2004 - July 2005
GlaxoSmithKline January 1996 - December 2003
Skills
Marketing, Customer Insight, Brand Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Advertising, Product Management, Product Development, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Creative Direction, Sales Operations, Pharmaceutical Industry, Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Management
Education
McGill University
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Concentration in Marketing and Finance
Meaden & Moore May 2015 - August 2015
Merrill Lynch June 2014 - August 2014
Bruiser's Volleyball Club January 2013 - February 2014
Vivus Inc June 2013 - August 2013
The Trout Group June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Word, Management, Microsoft Excel, Six Sigma, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Access, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analysis, Budgets, Accounting, Time Management, Financial Analysis, Coaching, Financial Accounting, Account Management, Strategic Financial..., Finance, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Social Media, Financial Planning
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2014 — 2016
Accounting
Culver Stockton College 2012 — 2014
Accounting and Finance
Laird Unlimited Editorial Services May 2014 - Present
NJSP January 2000 - June 2014
Princeton Learning Cooperative March 2012 - March 2012
Wikipedia China 2009 - 2010
College Of St. Elizabeth January 1999 - December 1999
Vivus, Inc January 1998 - December 1998
Electronic Payment Service, Inc January 1996 - July 1997
Education
coursera 2014 — 2014
Constitutional Law and Criminial Justice
Cornell University 1995 — 1995
summer Japanese language Falcon program
Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA 1993 — 1994
Master's Degree, eletrical and computer engineering, GPA 3.74
Tsinghua University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering Physics, graduate with honor
上海中学 1978 — 1984
high school diploma
Conceptus December 2007 - Present
Conceptus July 2004 - December 2007
Vivus 2000 - 2004
Collagen Aesthetics December 1998 - January 2000
Vivus Inc September 1996 - September 1998
Osbon Medical Systems 1992 - 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare, Oncology
Education
Menlo College
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)
Menlo College
B.S.
Stanford University School of Medicine January 2014 - Present
Vivus, Inc. June 2007 - December 2013
Profil, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Quidel 1997 - 2000
Nellcor 1990 - 1995
Skills
Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, NDA, FDA, FDA Advisory Committees, IND, Phase 2, Phase III, Obesity, CNS, Cardiovascular, Experimental Medicine, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Medicine, Hardware Diagnostics, CTMS, Regulatory Submissions, Protocol, Regulatory Requirements, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Life Sciences, Medical Research, Project Management
Education
Stanford University School of Medicine
Fellow - Prevention Research Center (H4A)
Baylor College of Medicine 1974 — 1980
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Cell and Molecular Biology
Rice University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Lilly USA October 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc July 2012 - October 2014
inVentiv HealthJack June 2010 - October 2011
NovaQuest January 2007 - May 2010
Victory Pharma 2006 - 2007
Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals January 2005 - April 2006
Lanier Worldwide 2002 - 2003
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Diabetes, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Training, Pharmaceutical Sales, OB/GYN, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Product Launch
Education
University of North Florida - College of Business Administration 2003 — 2005
M.B.A., Business Administration
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 1997 — 2000
BA, Marketing
Vivus Inc September 2008 - Present
Vivus Inc September 2008 - January 2011
Abbott Vascular Devices May 2006 - August 2008
Genentech July 2005 - April 2006
ICON Clinical Research January 2002 - July 2005
UC Davis Medical Center January 2000 - January 2002
Education
University of California, Davis 1994 — 1999
Vivus Inc January 2014 - Present
Gateway School May 2006 - Present
Vivus Inc June 2012 - January 2014
Affymetrix February 2008 - June 2012
Affymetrix September 2001 - February 2008
UC Berkeley February 1996 - April 1999
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Biotechnology, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Lifesciences, Genomics, Gene Expression..., Trademarks, Commercialization, Patents, Molecular Biology, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Discovery, Patentability, Software Licensing, Medical Devices, Technology Transfer, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Copyright Law, Life Sciences
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
University of California, Santa Cruz 1989 — 1995
Ph.D., Molecular & Cellular Biology
Whitman College 1985 — 1989
BS, Biology
Jazz Pharmaceuticals March 2014 - Present
VIVUS, Inc April 2010 - February 2014
Genentech February 2006 - April 2010
Connetics March 2003 - December 2005
ALZA Corporation February 1997 - February 2002
VIVUS February 1995 - January 1997
Syntex Laboratories December 1981 - February 1995
Intel Corporation June 1979 - December 1981
Skills
Biotechnology, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Neurology, Endocrinology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Dermatology, Urology, Managed Care, Clinical Development, Product Launch, Lifesciences, Cardiology, Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Hospital Sales, Diabetes, Rheumatology, Immunology, Commercialization, FDA, Medical Devices, Sales Effectiveness, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Cancer, Professional Mentoring, Team Leadership, Life Sciences
Education
San Francisco State University 1979 — 1981
MBA, Management Information Systems, General
University of San Francisco 1975 — 1979
BS, Finance
CONMED Corporation April 2015 - Present
Stryker March 2009 - March 2015
Vivus Inc March 2006 - February 2009
Abbott June 2004 - February 2006
Skills
Healthcare, Urology, Capital Equipment, Pharmaceutical Sales, Operating Room, Surgeons, ENT, Medical Devices, OB/GYN, Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedic, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery, Sales Effectiveness, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Territory Management, Hospitals, Disposables, Product Launch, Sales Force Development, Orthopedics
Education
McNeese State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor’s Degree, Communications
Tyler Junior College 1997 — 1999
General Studies
inVentiv Health Clinical June 2015 - Present
inVentiv Health Clinical July 2012 - June 2015
Novo Nordisk February 2007 - November 2007
Galderma R&D September 2006 - February 2007
PharmaNet December 1998 - September 2006
Vivus Inc 1996 - 1997
Education
Rutgers University – Camden 2002 — 2005
M.S., Biology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1991 — 1995
Biochemistry
Glassboro High School 1987 — 1991
High School
Lundbeck August 2013 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - August 2013
MedImmune July 2011 - July 2012
TAP / Takeda Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2010
TAP Pharmaceuticals 1998 - 2006
Skills
Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Management, Sales Operations, Strategy, Healthcare, Diabetes, Program Management, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Marketing, Medical Devices, Sales, Business Planning, Pharmaceutical Sales, Human Resources, Oncology, Rheumatology
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1988
Vivus Inc March 2014 - Present
C S Bio Co February 2013 - February 2014
Infinity Pharmaceuticals September 2008 - October 2012
ETEX Corporation October 2007 - September 2008
Skills
FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sop, Validation, GMP, CAPA, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Technology Transfer, Medical Devices, GLP, GxP, Regulatory Submissions, V&V, Biotechnology, Change Control, Computer System..., Quality Control, R&D, 21 CFR Part 11
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions November 2014 - Present
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions June 2013 - Present
MEDA January 2011 - March 2013
Vivus Inc. July 2000 - January 2011
The Princeton Review 1998 - 2000
Skills
Neurology, Allergy, Managed Care, Sales Operations, Pharmaceutical Sales, Negotiation, Urology, Cardiology, Selling, Endocrinology, Sales, Gastroenterology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Healthcare, Hospital Sales, OB/GYN, Budgets, Nephrology, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Force Development, Product Launch, Hospitals, Oncology, Diabetes, Selling Skills, Buy & Bill, Account Management, Marketing, ENT, Medical Devices, Dermatology, Lifesciences, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Monmouth University 1994 — 1998
BS, Business Administration
ACT Oncology December 2014 - Present
ACT Oncology September 2011 - December 2014
Vivus Inc April 2010 - December 2011
Cerimon Pharmaceuticals September 2005 - April 2010
Clinimetrics 2004 - 2005
IntraBiotics January 2001 - August 2004
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals August 1995 - December 2000
Bayer October 1993 - August 1995
Pfizer 1991 - 1993
MetPath Clinical Laboratory 1989 - 1990
Skills
Analysis, Biotechnology
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1994 — 1997
Master of Science, Management
Eastern Connecticut State University 1988 — 1990
BS, Biology/Chemistry
Purdue Pharma L.P. August 2015 - Present
Vivus Inc February 2014 - December 2014
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc May 2013 - February 2014
Nautilus Neurosciences, Inc. March 2012 - May 2013
Graceway Pharmaceuticals September 1989 - November 2009
3M Pharmaceuticals 1996 - 2006
Curatek 1989 - 1996
Skills
Dermatology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Managed Care, Product Launch, Oncology, Sales Operations, Diabetes, OB/GYN, Medical Devices, Cardiology, Allergy, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Sales Management, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Urology, Hospital Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Force Development, Pharmacy Benefit..., Selling Skills, Pharmaceutics
Education
Regis University 1979 — 1984
BS, Chemistry
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals January 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc December 2012 - December 2013
Jazz Pharmaceuticals March 2011 - November 2012
Jazz Pharmaceuticals October 2009 - March 2011
CV Therapeutics April 2008 - April 2010
Johnson & Johnson 2004 - 2006
Alza Corporation 2001 - 2004
Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland 1997 - 1999
Skills
Drug Safety, Clinical Trials
Education
Radford University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
MedImmune April 2014 - Present
Roche Molecular Systems April 2013 - April 2014
Roche Molecular Systems July 2011 - March 2013
Intrexon Corporation April 2011 - June 2011
Vivus Inc June 2010 - June 2011
XenoPort January 2009 - May 2010
XenoPort June 2006 - December 2008
XenoPort June 2001 - May 2006
Bhabha Atomic Research Center(BARC) January 1998 - March 1998
Skills
GLP, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, CRO, GCP, Clinical Trials, GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Discovery, Cell Culture, EDMS, Records Management, Document Review, Master Control, Document Management, Cell
Education
California State University-East Bay 2000 — 2001
certificate program, Biotechnology
University of Mysore 1996 — 1998
Master of Science, Biotechnology
University of Mysore 1994 — 1996
BS, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
Eli Lilly June 2003 - Present
West Pharmaceutical Services 2013 - 2013
DURECT Corporation 2000 - 2003
Vivus Inc 1994 - 1998
Syntex 1990 - 1994
Alliance Pharmaceuticals 1987 - 1990
Cell Bio Group Ltd. 1984 - 1987
Jim Coyne For Congress & Congressional Staff Member 1980 - 1982
Education
Delaware Valley University
BS, Business Administration
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Packeteer 1999 - June 2008
VIVUS, Inc. 1994 - 1998
MasPar Computer 1990 - 1994
MasPar Computer Corporation 1990 - 1994
System Industries 1987 - 1990
CooperVision 1985 - 1987
Education
University of Michigan 1968 — 1970
MBA, Finance/Accounting
Hope College 1962 — 1966
BA, Economics & Business Administration
Culver Military Academy 1958 — 1962
Gilead Sciences, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Gilead Sciences, Inc. May 2004 - January 2012
Signature Biosciences 2003 - 2003
Vivus Inc. 1996 - 2002
Roche BioScience (Syntex) 1990 - 1996
Novartis (Chiron/Cetus) 1984 - 1990
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS
Oregon State University
MS
Biocept August 2011 - August 2015
Althea Technologies February 2009 - July 2011
Tatum May 2007 - February 2009
Clarient June 2007 - January 2008
MicroIslet, Inc. 2002 - 2006
Cutera 1999 - 2002
Coulter Pharmaceutical 1998 - 1999
Vivus Inc 1996 - 1998
Abbott 1990 - 1996
Deloitte & Touche 1987 - 1990
Skills
Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Financial Management, Financial Systems..., Change Leadership, Venture Capital, Capital Structure, SEC reporting, Corporate Governance, Corporate Treasury, Due Diligence, IPO, Legal Affairs, Customer Relations, Private Placements, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Lifesciences, Acquisition Integration, Investor Relations, Start-ups, Private Equity, Pharmaceutical Industry, Corporate Finance, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Public Companies, Strategic Financial..., Managerial Finance, Negotiation, SEC filings, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercialization, Corporate Development, Strategy, Executive Management, Financial Analysis, Forecasting
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management 1983 — 1987
BS, Management, Accounting and Information Systems
Brighton High School 1980 — 1983
LifeWatchCare March 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - March 2014
DiseaseTrak April 2008 - August 2012
Express Scripts June 2006 - April 2008
Express Scripts September 2005 - June 2006
Priority Healthcare January 2002 - September 2005
Priority Healthcare June 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Analysis, Program Development, PBM, Account Management, Financials, Hubs, Forecasting, Planning, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Problem Solving, Team Building, Medicare Part D, Customer Relations, Contract Management, Accounting, Product Development, Vendor Management, Change Management, Team Management, Business Strategy, Cost, Operations Management, Documentation, Pricing, Negotiation, Business Analysis, Sales Management, Risk Management, Inventory Management, Integration, New Business Development, Pharmacy Benefit..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Healthcare, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Managed Care, Business Development
Education
University of North Florida 1990 — 1995
BS & BA, Biology & Psychology
Amicus Therapeutics May 2009 - Present
Actavis July 2007 - October 2008
VIVUS, Inc. January 1998 - July 2007
ValiCor Associates 1997 - 1998
Fujisawa 1993 - 1997
Skills
GMP, Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, Validation, FDA, Sop, Pharmaceutical Industry, Manufacturing, GLP
Education
Cornell University
BS, Microbiology
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management
MBA, Operations Management
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
MA, Microbiology
Temple University
MS, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative November 2010 - Present
MFL Pharma Quality Compliance February 2009 - Present
DPT Lakewood March 2007 - February 2009
VIVUS Inc November 2003 - March 2007
Actavis (Alpharma) February 2003 - May 2003
Purepac Pharmaceuticals (Alpharma) January 1996 - May 2003
Purepac Pharmaceuticals January 1993 - January 1996
F.H. Faulding January 1981 - January 1993
Skills
Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Validation, GMP, Analytical Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Analytical Method..., 21 CFR Part 11, Change Control, Quality Control, Sop, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical Industry, CAPA, Medical Devices, Computer System..., Microbiology, GxP, Regulatory Submissions, SOP
Education
University of South Australia 1977 — 1981
B. App Sc, Analytical Chemistry and Microbiology
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Riocath Medical Devices, Inc. April 2015 - Present
VIVUS, Inc. March 2012 - April 2015
CeurTec Medical, Inc. March 2011 - December 2013
RD Consulting February 2010 - March 2012
Leptos Biomedical April 2009 - March 2010
Tercica January 2008 - April 2009
Pfizer August 2002 - January 2008
J&J 2000 - 2002
Knoll Pharmaceutical Company 1999 - 2000
Skills
Clinical Development, Biotechnology, FDA, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Development, Lifesciences, IND, Medical Devices, Translational Medicine, CTMS, Biopharmaceuticals, Medical Affairs, Medicine, GCP, CRO
Education
Oregon State University 1991 — 1996
PhD, Human Performance & Parmacology
Charles University in Prague 1983 — 1989
MD, General Medicine
AstraZeneca January 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - January 2014
sanofi-aventis July 2009 - August 2012
The Old Spaghetti Factory February 2005 - July 2009
CSUF 2004 - 2009
Skills
Cold Calling, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales, Marketing, Sales Presentations
Education
California State University, Fresno 2004 — 2009
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - Present
Relypsa, Inc April 2013 - June 2015
VIVUS, Inc. May 2009 - June 2013
Proteolix (now Onyx) November 2009 - July 2012
NeurogesX, Inc June 2009 - August 2009
AxiStat Inc. February 2009 - June 2009
Hana Biosciences December 2007 - January 2009
Geron January 2008 - November 2008
Pharmacyclics, Inc. November 1998 - May 2007
VIVUS, Inc April 1993 - September 1998
Skills
FDA, Sop, Oncology, SAS, CRO, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Data Management, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Research, EDC, IND, Protocol, CTMS, GCP, Clinical Development, GxP, Infectious Diseases, Computer System..., Medical Writing, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Development, Immunology, Lifesciences, 21 CFR Part 11, Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory Submissions, Biostatistics, Drug Discovery, GLP, Validation, Pharmaceutics, Life Sciences, SOP
Education
Univ 1979 — 1981
Medical Technology
University of California, Berkeley
Vivus Inc August 2012 - Present
Vistakon December 2008 - August 2013
Johnson & Johnson June 1990 - December 2008
McNeil Consumer Products – a Johnson & Johnson Company 1999 - 2000
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals 1990 - 2000
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Urology, Neurology, Medical Devices, Managed Care, Metabolics, Analgesia, Epilepsy, Infectious Diseases, Dyslipidemia, Bone Density, Pain Management, Eye, Ear Infections, Sales Management, Sales Rep Training, Trade Show Exhibitor, Diversity & Inclusion..., Product Marketing, Pharmacy Education
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1981 — 1985
BA, Communications/Music
Vivus Inc May 2012 - Present
Prescient Life Sciences June 2010 - May 2012
Takeda Pharmaceuticals August 2008 - April 2010
TAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1998 - 2008
TAP Pharmaceuticals 1995 - 1998
TAP Pharmaceuticals 1992 - 1995
TAP Pharmaceuticals 1990 - 1992
Skills
Managed Care, Immunology, Pharmacy Benefit..., Medicaid, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Managed Markets, Neurology, Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Therapeutic Areas, Regulatory Affairs, Product Launch, Medical Devices, Pharmacy, Market Access, Endocrinology, Leadership, Cardiology, Sales Effectiveness, Competitive Intelligence, Medicare Part D, Urology, Diabetes
Education
University of Michigan
BSE, Engineering
Vivus Inc. February 2013 - Present
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions, Inc. September 2011 - September 2012
Lexus of North Hills November 2010 - September 2011
Pfizer Inc. May 2003 - April 2009
Pharmacia Corp April 2000 - May 2003
G.D. Searle January 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Negotiation, Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Hospitals, Healthcare, New Business Development, Diabetes, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Endocrinology, Leadership, Management, Sales Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales, Cardiology
Education
Mercyhurst University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Mercyhurst University 1985 — 1989
AS, Sales Management
AstraZeneca May 2015 - Present
Vivus Inc September 2013 - April 2015
Merck Pharmaceutical September 2011 - September 2012
Johnson & Johnson September 2003 - November 2011
Aventis September 1997 - September 2002
McGraw-Hill Higher Education 1994 - 1998
Skills
Sales, Psychiatry, Sales Effectiveness, Clinical Research, Rheumatology, Hospitals, Account Management, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Diabetes, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Neuroscience, Product Launch, Budgets, Allergy, Hospital Sales, Neurology, Endocrinology, Biotechnology, Pulmonology
Education
Messiah College 1982 — 1986
BS, Exercise Physiology, 3.5 GPA
Vivus Inc July 2012 - Present
Daiichi Sankyo April 2007 - July 2012
Pfizer May 1996 - April 2007
Skills
Neurology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Sales Operations, Oncology, Medical Devices, Allergy, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Market Access, Management, Urology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Managed Care, Hypertension, Sales Management, Diabetes, Hospital Sales
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Cerro Coso Community College
Associate's degree, General Studies
Meda Pharmaceuticals March 2013 - Present
Meda Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - February 2013
Meda Pharmaceuticals November 2010 - July 2011
Vivus, Inc July 2007 - November 2010
Vivus, Inc. September 2003 - July 2007
Vivus, Inc March 1998 - September 2003
Vivus, Inc January 1998 - March 1998
Cordis March 1997 - January 1998
Cordis February 1996 - March 1997
Skills
CSCP (Certified Supply..., Inventory Management, Logistics, Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, Sop, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Budgets, Performance Management, Data Analysis, SAP, Training
Education
University of Phoenix
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Phoenix
BS, Business Administration
Brookdale Community College
AS, Business Management
APICS
CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Professional
Sharp Corporation 2008 - Present
VTS Consultants 2004 - 2008
New Jersey Office of Attorney General 2003 - 2004
Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C. 2003 - 2003
FDA 2002 - 2002
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2001 - 2002
Bristol-Myers Squibb 2001 - 2001
Vivus Inc 1997 - 1998
US Army 1988 - 1992
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Camden 1999 — 2002
JD
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1993 — 1997
BS
Avenidas July 2015 - Present
MedShare 2012 - Present
Stanford University School of Medicine 1981 - Present
Clayman Institute for Gender Research September 2012 - June 2013
Vivus Inc 1999 - 2013
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 1988 - 2012
Stanford University 1995 - 2011
Section on Urology, American Academy of Pediatrics 2007 - 2008
American Board of Urology 2001 - 2007
Society for University Urologists 2003 - 2004
Skills
Healthcare, Medical Education, Pediatrics, Clinical Research, Urology, Cancer, Nonprofits, Medicine, Research, Neuroscience, Hospitals, Public Health, Medical Research, Surgery, Board Certified, Health Policy, Internal Medicine, Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Healthcare Management, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Informatics, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Oncology, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Consulting, Technological Innovation, Global Health, Life Sciences
Education
Stanford University School of Medicine 1971 — 1975
MD, Medicine
Harvard University
AB, History and Science
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
Stanford University Directors College 2012
Pfizer January 2015 - Present
VIVUS, Inc. February 2014 - January 2015
Warner Chilcott May 2013 - January 2014
Warner Chilcott January 2013 - April 2013
Warner Chilcott April 2010 - December 2012
Sanofi January 2009 - April 2010
Sanofi May 2005 - December 2008
Novartis May 2002 - May 2005
Xerox June 2001 - April 2002
Skills
Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Urology, Allergy, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, ENT, Selling Skills, Pain Management, Cold Calling, Primary Care, Medicine, Pediatrics, Sales, Sales Management, Marketing, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Effectiveness
Education
Kean University
Bachelors of Science, Economics
Boehringer Ingelheim October 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - October 2014
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America January 2003 - July 2012
WomenFirst Healthcare 2002 - 2003
PDI- AZ contract January 2000 - January 2002
Searle Pharmaceutical January 1995 - January 2000
Skills
Endocrinology, Obesity, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Diabetes, OB/GYN, Gastroenterology, Metabolic Syndrome, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Hospital Sales, Dermatology, Hypertension, Arthritis, Internal Medicine, Primary Health Care, Bariatric Surgery, Selling, Sales Operations, Product Launch, Leadership, Market Access, Pharmaceutics, Primary Care, Healthcare, Hospitals
Education
Michigan State University 1985 — 1989
BA, Marketing/Business
Clarkston High School 1983 — 1985
College prep
inVentiv Health August 2014 - Present
VIVUS, Inc. May 2014 - July 2015
PDI August 2012 - May 2014
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. February 2009 - June 2012
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions July 2008 - December 2008
Chico's FAS, Inc. September 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales, OB/GYN, Cardiology, Primary Care
Education
Cleveland State University 1983 — 1991
Bachelor’s Degree
Vivus Inc June 2012 - Present
Takeda Pharmaceuticals June 2000 - January 2012
TAP Pharmaceuticals June 2000 - December 2008
Skills
Neurology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals, Sales Operations, ENT, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Sales, Urology, Nephrology, Diabetes, OB/GYN, Sales Management, Pulmonology
Education
Ferris State University 1997 — 2000
BSN, Science, Nursing
Certified Medical Representative Institute 2004 — 2006
CMR, Pharmaceuticals/Management
Kirtland Community College 1989 — 1991
Registered Nurse, Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing 1983 — 1984
Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing
VIVUS Inc. August 2012 - July 2013
VCGBIO December 2010 - August 2012
Takeda Pharmaceuticals November 2005 - August 2010
Takeda Pharmaceuticals July 2000 - November 2005
Takeda Pharmaceuticals July 1999 - July 2000
Bayer Pharmaceuticals January 1999 - July 1999
Bayer January 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Forecasting, High Performance Teams, Managed Care, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Leadership, Sales, Contract Negotiation
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Xavier University
MBA
VIVUS, Inc. November 2012 - January 2015
MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. June 2012 - November 2012
FibroGen, Inc. May 2008 - June 2012
Vista Biologicals Corp. September 2006 - April 2008
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. June 2003 - February 2004
Questcor Pharmaceuticals September 2002 - June 2003
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. January 2002 - August 2002
Questcor Pharmaceuticals November 1999 - December 2001
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. November 1997 - July 1999
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp. December 1994 - April 1997
Skills
Quality Assurance, Change Control, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality System, Document Management, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, Biopharmaceuticals, GxP, GMP, Quality Management, Computer System..., Training, Documentum, QUMAS, Livelink, SharePoint, Learning Management..., Distribution Center..., CAPA, Microsoft Office, Access, Visio, MS Project, Adobe LiveCycle Designer, Adobe Acrobat, Regulatory Affairs, Sop, Packaging, Technology Transfer, Master Control, Packaging & Labeling, Adobe Acrobat Pro, ComplianceWire, Validation, Life Sciences
Education
University of Phoenix 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
Bellevue Community College 1984 — 1992
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration
UroMatrix Medical Systems October 2011 - Present
MEDA November 2010 - March 2011
Vivus Inc March 2000 - November 2010
Surgitek 1984 - 1995
Skills
Urology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices
Education
Florida State University 1967 — 1971
BS, Criminology & Corrections
Admiral Farragut Academy 1963 — 1967
High School
Vivus Inc July 2012 - Present
Novartis July 2011 - June 2012
sanofi-aventis April 2004 - December 2010
Roche Pharmaceuticals 1996 - 2003
Abbott Laboratories 1995 - 1996
Abbott Laboratories 1992 - 1995
Abana Pharmaceuticals 1990 - 1992
Skills
OB/GYN, Selling, Rheumatology, Sales Operations, Diabetes, Hospitals, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Healthcare, Primary Care, Buy & Bill, Pharmaceutical Sales, Endocrinology, ENT, Cardiology
Education
University of South Alabama 1986 — 1989
B.S., General Management
Vivus Inc August 2012 - Present
AstraZeneca R&D February 2011 - January 2012
AstraZeneca 2008 - 2011
AstraZeneca 2006 - 2008
AstraZeneca 2005 - 2006
AstraZeneca 2001 - 2005
AstraZeneca 1997 - 2001
Astra Merck 1992 - 1997
The Upjohn Company 1990 - 1992
The Upjohn Company 1986 - 1990
Skills
Budget Management, Commercial Contracting, Goverment Contracting, Product Launch Planning, Project Management, Team Development and..., Vendor Management, Pull-Through Strategy..., Tactics, Leadership, Hospitals, Product Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Healthcare, Sales Operations, Managed Markets, Biotechnology, Managed Care, Gastroenterology, Pharmacy Benefit..., Budgets, Product Launch, Medical Devices, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Sales Effectiveness, Government Contracting
Education
MSU 1980 — 1982
CV/CNS/Resp-Physiology
Alma College 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Hewlett-Packard December 2010 - Present
IMA July 2012 - June 2015
ArcSight (Acquired by HP) January 2010 - December 2010
Force10 Networks June 2008 - January 2010
RoseRyan October 2007 - June 2008
UTStarcom October 2006 - October 2007
ESS Technology July 2003 - October 2006
Aradigm Corporation November 1999 - February 2003
SDL (JDSU) November 1997 - November 1999
Vivus Inc April 1996 - November 1997
Education
San Jose State University 1978 — 1980
B.S., Accounting
College of San Mateo 1975 — 1978
A.A., Business Administration
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center January 2013 - Present
EHC LifeBuilders March 2012 - January 2013
Asian American Recovery Services, Inc. August 2011 - March 2012
Vivus Inc 2008 - 2010
Skills
Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Adolescents, Program Development, Group Therapy, Case Managment, Treatment, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Counseling, Motivational..., Social Services, Counseling Psychology, CBT
Education
University of San Francisco 2009 — 2011
Masters, Counseling Psychology
Vivus Inc August 2012 - Present
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. January 2003 - April 2013
Abbott Laboratories 2001 - 2003
Biovail 1998 - 2001
Skills
Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Neurology, Allergy, Urology
Education
Georgia Southern University
B.S. in Education, Special Education
VIVUS, Inc. September 2015 - Present
PDI, Inc. (Vivus Contract) October 2013 - Present
Gentiva Health Services November 2012 - October 2013
Dynasplint systems inc September 2011 - November 2012
Broward County Schools August 2007 - September 2011
Takeda Pharmaceuticals July 2001 - July 2007
American Diabetes Association June 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Medical Devices, Neurology, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cold Calling, Account Management, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Orthopedic, Diabetes, Medical Sales, Surgeons, Hospitals, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Product Launch, Training, Exercise Physiology, Health, Managed Care, Product Marketing, Team Leadership, Customer Relations, Healthcare, Sales Operations
Education
Kent State University 1997 — 1999
Master of Arts (M.A.), Sports and Exercise
Kent State University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sports and Exercise
Vivus Inc August 2012 - Present
URL Pharma, Inc. March 2008 - August 2012
Quintiles/URL Pharma, Inc. 2008 - January 2011
IKON Office Solutions January 2000 - January 2008
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Urology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Managed Care, Diabetes, Pulmonology, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Force Development, Product Launch, Nephrology, Sales Operations
Education
University of Rochester
BS, Psychology
Bill Wilson Center August 2015 - Present
ZipLine Medical, Inc. March 2015 - Present
YMCA of Silicon Valley July 2008 - Present
Neodyne Biosciences, Inc. 2009 - March 2015
Apneon 2005 - 2008
San Jose Clinical Research 2003 - 2005
ALZA Corporation 1998 - 1999
Vivus Inc 1996 - 1998
Vivus Inc 1994 - 1996
Skills
Clinical Trials, GCP, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, Dermatology, Biotechnology, FDA, GMP, Protocol, Regulatory Submissions, Pharmaceutical Industry, CRO
Education
CSU Chico
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)
San Jose State University
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Merck April 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc August 2012 - April 2014
sanofi December 1998 - July 2012
Skills
Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Infectious Diseases, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Neurology, Therapeutic Areas, Biotechnology, CTMS, Cardiology, Hematology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Rheumatology
Education
Northeastern University 1984 — 1987
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy
Vivus Inc August 2012 - Present
Novartis Pharmaceuticals June 2005 - March 2012
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Nephrology, Product Launch, Hypertension, Biotechnology
Education
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Philosophy
Vivus Inc Sales RepresentativeVivus Inc2012 - Present
Novo Nordisk A/S 2008 - 2011
Roche Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2008
Merck 1998 - 2005
Skills
Sales, Account Management, Key Account Development, Marketing, Sales Presentations, Sales Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Technical Presentations, Training, Mentoring New Hires, Salesforce.com, CRM databases, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Creative Writer, Blogger
Education
Howard University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
John Muir High School
Portola Pharmaceuticals November 2014 - Present
Vivus Inc December 2012 - Present
Gilead Sciences October 2008 - November 2012
Takeda Pharmaceuticals March 2001 - September 2008
Abbott June 1995 - April 2001
Skills
Clinical Operations, Third Party Vendor..., Cardiovascular Disease, Anti-Infectives, CNS disorders, Global Experience, Protocol Design, Process Improvement, Budget Forecasts, Cost Control, Project Management, Performance Management, People Development, Operational Execution, Regulatory Submissions, Alliance Programs
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Illinois State University
Masters of Science (MS), Biology: (Cell Biology Focus)