Functional Skills
Project Management
Product Strategy
Business Planning
M&A Support
Market Research
Financial Modeling
Forecasting / Projections
Go-to-market Strategy
CRM Selection / Implementation
Technology Strategy
Software Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Shopify
Certifications
PMPProject Management Professional
Sector Experience
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Pharma
Technology
Languages
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Fortune 500
Experience
Foster Innovation
Management Consulting
Consulting
5/2016 - Present
• Developed GTM plan for health tech startup; developed digital campaigns, relaunched website, co-authored White Papers, implemented Sales Intelligence and Engagement solutions, engaged customers & partners
• Conducted qualitative research for Real World Evidence solution company to generate insights on areas of commercial opportunity, product development, competitive landscape, regulatory trends, and unmet need
• Conducted qualitative research on behalf of Medical Devices F500 client to generate insights on patient profiles and journey, competitive landscape, physician insights, and regulatory outlook
• Assisted Pharma F200 client in developing Disease Background primers on rare disease areas including disease overview, treatment options, unmet needs, economic burden, epidemiology, and market opportunity
• Led commercial strategy project for publishing company, including pricing and margin analysis, channel discount strategy, and relaunch of periodical publication in digital format
• Conducted qualitative research for Real World Evidence solution company to generate insights on areas of commercial opportunity, product development, competitive landscape, regulatory trends, and unmet need
• Conducted qualitative research on behalf of Medical Devices F500 client to generate insights on patient profiles and journey, competitive landscape, physician insights, and regulatory outlook
• Assisted Pharma F200 client in developing Disease Background primers on rare disease areas including disease overview, treatment options, unmet needs, economic burden, epidemiology, and market opportunity
• Led commercial strategy project for publishing company, including pricing and margin analysis, channel discount strategy, and relaunch of periodical publication in digital format
AmerisourceBergen
Corporate Strategy & Development
Head of Strategy and Projects
5/2015 - 5/2016
Member of Executive team; led annual Strategic Planning and Key Initiatives
Major Accomplishments:
• Led post-acquisition integration management of Patient Services company, including cross-functional project plan, team leadership, and implementation of best practices
• Led initiative to consolidate offices and operation sites into single facility, generating cost savings, operational synergies, and improvement of corporate identity
• Worked with IT organization to evaluate and contract with new technology platform (MS Dynamics) to revise patient delivery platform and implement Sales Force Automation for Sales organization
Major Accomplishments:
• Led post-acquisition integration management of Patient Services company, including cross-functional project plan, team leadership, and implementation of best practices
• Led initiative to consolidate offices and operation sites into single facility, generating cost savings, operational synergies, and improvement of corporate identity
• Worked with IT organization to evaluate and contract with new technology platform (MS Dynamics) to revise patient delivery platform and implement Sales Force Automation for Sales organization
AstraZeneca
Corporate Strategy & Development
Business Development
1/2011 - 4/2015
Led identification and development of in-licensing agreements to complement existing portfolio; managed relationships with Pharma partners including deal compliance, renegotiations, and executive level communication
Major Accomplishments:
• Successfully in-licensed Infection drug in Brazil and Latin America; responsible for business case, financials, engagement, negotiation, and executive approval; forecasted to generate nine figure revenues before LOE
• Managed the ongoing alliance with partner for in-licensed biologic drug, including promotional strategy and plan, profitability analysis, pricing renegotiations, and transition of product back to partner
Major Accomplishments:
• Successfully in-licensed Infection drug in Brazil and Latin America; responsible for business case, financials, engagement, negotiation, and executive approval; forecasted to generate nine figure revenues before LOE
• Managed the ongoing alliance with partner for in-licensed biologic drug, including promotional strategy and plan, profitability analysis, pricing renegotiations, and transition of product back to partner
AstraZeneca
Product Management / Strategy
New Products
1/2008 - 1/2011
Role consisted of forecasting market value of emerging products at clinical trials milestones, and leading New Product launch including end-to-end project leadership and development of Brand Strategy Plan for Launch
Major Accomplishments:
• Successfully launched three brands, including developing go-to-market strategy and led cross-functional launch projects for Cimzia®, Iressa®, Brilinta® - three strategic brands central to AZ’s portfolio and commercial strategy, including working with Operations to anticipate Brilinta® launch by three months; products generated eight figure revenues annually
• Conducted market evaluations and forecasts for pipeline drugs through interviews and research with KOLS, payers, regulatory experts, and other stakeholders; obtained C-Level project approvals
Major Accomplishments:
• Successfully launched three brands, including developing go-to-market strategy and led cross-functional launch projects for Cimzia®, Iressa®, Brilinta® - three strategic brands central to AZ’s portfolio and commercial strategy, including working with Operations to anticipate Brilinta® launch by three months; products generated eight figure revenues annually
• Conducted market evaluations and forecasts for pipeline drugs through interviews and research with KOLS, payers, regulatory experts, and other stakeholders; obtained C-Level project approvals
AstraZeneca
Corporate Strategy & Development
Strategic Planning
4/2006 - 1/2008
Hired into AZ Brazil in post-MBA program that included job rotations, starting with 3 months as a Sales Rep, 6 months leading a Sales Team, and leading an Innovation Group business case and post-approval project.
Major Accomplishment:
• Led early development of FazBem® patient program - eligibility solution for discounts + patient education; responsible for conception, business case, funding, and transition to implementation; Program has been operational for 10+years and has provided over 3 million patients with valuable disease education, specialist support, and medication discounts across a network of 20K pharmacies
Major Accomplishment:
• Led early development of FazBem® patient program - eligibility solution for discounts + patient education; responsible for conception, business case, funding, and transition to implementation; Program has been operational for 10+years and has provided over 3 million patients with valuable disease education, specialist support, and medication discounts across a network of 20K pharmacies
PaySpan Inc
Corporate Strategy & Development
Director, Business Development
2/2005 - 3/2006
Role involved leveraging contacts in the BCBS Plans; sales support, marketing and product management activities; led to deals with 3 Blues; implemented SaaS pricing to improve profits and shorten sales cycles
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Corporate Strategy & Development
Consultant, eBusiness Group
8/1999 - 2/2005
Advised Blue executives on emerging trends; partnered with emerging technology vendors for sales, distribution, customer services technologies; co-marketed agreements to Blue Plans