Played a key role in expanding Amgen's institutional footprint in Quebec, forging strategic partnerships with key decision-makers and aligning innovative GI solutions with healthcare priorities to position Amgen as a trusted partner in the GI space for our biosimilars portfolio (infliximab, adalimumab, Ustekinumab)
Drove 60% of provincial sales and contributed 30% to national sales for Ustekinumab – McGill territory
Mapped the Gastroenterology market to identify key opportunities for Wezlana (Ustekinumab)'s launch, leveraging insights and KOL partnerships
Developed QC account plans, led cross-functional collaboration, and successfully executed targeted engagement strategies
Successfully implemented alignment of Patient Support Programs (PSP) with customers and suppliers, enhancing collaboration and significantly improving operational efficiency
Regional LTC Account Manager, Osteoporosis
Amgen
01.2018 - 01.2023
Led the development and expansion of the Retirement Home and Long-Term Care (LTC) market by identifying business opportunities and co-creating value-based partnerships with C-suite executives and key customer groups
Led cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to execute targeted engagement strategies
Built and maintained a strong influence network across LTC and pharmacy accounts, driving advocacy, engagement, and sales growth
Leveraged deep market insights and KOL relationships to deliver tailored solutions aligned with customer needs and organizational priorities, elevating Amgen's impact in osteoporosis risk management
Drove impact across 140 LTC key accounts by optimizing patient care pathways to ensure the optimal and safe use of osteoporosis treatment options for seniors at high risk of fractures
12 LTC central-fill pharmacies / driving year-over-year average growth 20-30%
2019: Intercontinental Value-Based Partnership winning idea for Canada
2020: Global Winner of the best-in-class Value Based Partnership
2022: Team Collaboration Excellence Award
Patient Support Program Manager, Oncology
Pfizer
01.2017 - 01.2018
Led and developed a PSP vision and broad strategies for 6 innovative Oncology brands to drive strategic improvements of the operation plans, budget, SOWs, MSA and execution of new patient program offerings
Supported field teams with strong communication and timely customer service to address customer needs
Led the pharmacovigilance program to ensure process is in place for identifying and reporting safety information
Brand Manager, Hepatitis C
Pendopharm
01.2015 - 01.2016
Led and managed marketing strategy for IBAVYR (ribavirin) - add on treatment for hepatitis C virus to leading GILEAD product (Sovaldi)
Implemented the TREAT NOW marketing strategy to maximize revenue during the product's end lifecycle phase
Exceeded forecast and effectively managed A&P budget to deliver plan by achieving 140% of target sales at the end of fiscal year 2016
Solution Implementation Manager, Ophthalmology
Novartis
01.2013 - 01.2015
Led Patient Support Programs (PSP) in Ophthalmology, designing and customizing marketing and patient support programs
Managed internal & external PSP communications, contracts, and SOPs
Implemented innovative clinic solutions across ON & QC tailored to key account needs by leveraging customer insights, market research and cross-functional collaboration
Hired & coached (with McKesson) case managers and nurses to ensure successful execution
Ensured all program activities are compliant & aligned with brand strategies & account needs to maximize impact
2013: Commercial Excellence Award (Customer & Patient Focus)
2014: Brand Maximization award finalist
Achieved a 21% increase in patient enrollment through the First Dose Program within six months of launch, over $10M in additional sales
Led the development of new business opportunities and drove strategic market expansion by forging high-value partnerships with key Long-Term Care (LTC) ownership groups and Pharmacy Chains' C-suite executives, establishing mutual value propositions that delivered measurable business impact
Create an entire influence network across key long-term care, pharmacy accounts to drive advocacy and sales
2010: ISE, International Sales Excellence Award (granted to 0.5% of the highest performers from around the globe)
2012: Customer First Challenging Winning Idea
Innovative pharmacy-LTC customer solution program which drove $1.1M in sales and saved a $18M contract for Sandoz over 3 years
Secured partnerships covering over 14,000 long-term care beds in QC/ON; implemented over 300 activities in LTC homes
Developed & implemented Health & Wellness programs to reduce care gaps for patients suffering from Osteoporosis, Alzheimer and Hypertension which has set the standard for future partnerships in the long-term care market at Novartis