Heike Combs, RN, BSN, PACS
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Kathryn Thomas
Heike brings well articulated passion to any project in which she is involved. Her determination and professionalism pioneered the alteration of the treatment of the disease of addiction in the DFW area. Heike has the ability to unite persons in varying positions together for a common purpose and sustain a loyalty to the cause established. Her education and experience provide the scaffolding necessary for successful accomplishment of established goals. Heike, in turn, maintains loyalty and desire for the success of any company or entity she represents. Her work ethic is excellent. I highly recommend Ms.Combs.
Shannon Pfieffer
Dedication, discipline and knowledge are three things that comes to my mind with Heike. She is incredibly dedicated to her offices. She is a talent that is difficult to replicate. Her clinical knowledge is second to none. She is a huge asset to any team. It was a pleasure to work with her for more than 12 years.
Kathryn Thomas
Heike brings well articulated passion to any project in which she is involved. Her determination and professionalism pioneered the alteration of the treatment of the disease of addiction in the DFW area. Heike has the ability to unite persons in varying positions together for a common purpose and sustain a loyalty to the cause established. Her education and experience provide the scaffolding necessary for successful accomplishment of established goals. Heike, in turn, maintains loyalty and desire for the success of any company or entity she represents. Her work ethic is excellent. I highly recommend Ms.Combs.
Shannon Pfieffer
Dedication, discipline and knowledge are three things that comes to my mind with Heike. She is incredibly dedicated to her offices. She is a talent that is difficult to replicate. Her clinical knowledge is second to none. She is a huge asset to any team. It was a pleasure to work with her for more than 12 years.
Kathryn Thomas
Heike brings well articulated passion to any project in which she is involved. Her determination and professionalism pioneered the alteration of the treatment of the disease of addiction in the DFW area. Heike has the ability to unite persons in varying positions together for a common purpose and sustain a loyalty to the cause established. Her education and experience provide the scaffolding necessary for successful accomplishment of established goals. Heike, in turn, maintains loyalty and desire for the success of any company or entity she represents. Her work ethic is excellent. I highly recommend Ms.Combs.
Shannon Pfieffer
Dedication, discipline and knowledge are three things that comes to my mind with Heike. She is incredibly dedicated to her offices. She is a talent that is difficult to replicate. Her clinical knowledge is second to none. She is a huge asset to any team. It was a pleasure to work with her for more than 12 years.
Kathryn Thomas
Heike brings well articulated passion to any project in which she is involved. Her determination and professionalism pioneered the alteration of the treatment of the disease of addiction in the DFW area. Heike has the ability to unite persons in varying positions together for a common purpose and sustain a loyalty to the cause established. Her education and experience provide the scaffolding necessary for successful accomplishment of established goals. Heike, in turn, maintains loyalty and desire for the success of any company or entity she represents. Her work ethic is excellent. I highly recommend Ms.Combs.
Shannon Pfieffer
Dedication, discipline and knowledge are three things that comes to my mind with Heike. She is incredibly dedicated to her offices. She is a talent that is difficult to replicate. Her clinical knowledge is second to none. She is a huge asset to any team. It was a pleasure to work with her for more than 12 years.
Credentials
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Prior Authorization Certified Specialist
National Board of Prior Authorization SpecialistsJan, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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WSI PBG, LLC
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Federal Account Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
VISN 16, 17, 19 (OK) VA and DOD. • Helping our Veterans, active and retired military in TX, OK, LA, MS, AR and TN. • Implement strategies in VA and MTF facilities to seek better healthcare solutions for Parkinson’s Disease patients. Skills: Government • New Business Development • CRM • Sales Processes · Teamwork • Strategic Planning • Problem Solving • Marketing • Relationship Building • Pharmaceutical sales • Healthcare VISN 16, 17, 19 (OK) VA and DOD. • Helping our Veterans, active and retired military in TX, OK, LA, MS, AR and TN. • Implement strategies in VA and MTF facilities to seek better healthcare solutions for Parkinson’s Disease patients. Skills: Government • New Business Development • CRM • Sales Processes · Teamwork • Strategic Planning • Problem Solving • Marketing • Relationship Building • Pharmaceutical sales • Healthcare
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Medical Industry Consultant
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Pear Therapeutics
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Prescription Digital Therapeutic Sales, Integration and Implementation Specialist for OUD and SUD
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
COVID 19 LAY-OFF • Responsible for helping start-up company to meet its mission to fight the opioid crisis. • Launched first FDA approved digital therapeutic application for OUD and SUD • Educated physicians and medical staff on how to integrate/implement ReSet/ReSet-O into their practice. • Trained patients on how to use the ReSet of ReSet-O application. Skills: New Business Development · Project Management · Marketing · Sales Processes · Teamwork · Trusting Relationships · Strategic Thinking · Problem Solving · Digital Therapeutics Show less
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Indivior
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Clinical Specialist (Injectable Sales)
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Dec 2013 - Sep 2019
• Product launch of Sublocade, a first-to-market specialty injectable for Addiction, with a complex distribution pathway,• Educated health care professionals on Opioid Use Disorder, Suboxone Film and the Sublocade Subcutaneous Injection. • Worked with physician offices, clinics, and IDNs in the territory. Worked with HUB, Specialty Pharmacy and Specialty Distributors for Sublocade acquisition. REMSSkills: New Business Development • Project Management • Marketing • Sales Processes • Teamwork • Trusting Relationships • Strategic Thinking • Problem Solving • Pharmaceuticals • Injectables • Specialty Pharmacy • Product Launch • Buy & Bill • Analytics • CRM • Strategic Planning • Government • Marketing Show less
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Clinical Liaison II
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Mar 2006 - Dec 2013
•. Successfully launched Suboxone Film in 2010. Ranked top 25% • Oversaw the promotion of Suboxone Film and disease state education to select physicians specializing in addiction medicine as well as family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, neurology, interventional pain and infectious disease health care providers, office staff, inpatient facilities, hospitals, clinics and IOP’s• Increased awareness regarding opioid use disorder, screening and treatment options to the medical community• Team of the Year Award• MINDS (marketing insights and development) team Show less
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Clinical Liaison I
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Mar 2003 - Mar 2006
Accountable for developing critical relationships with community-based physicians, hospitals, clinics and their staff to launch/market Suboxone and in the greater North TX/OK market. • Pioneered a paradigm shift in the treatment of opioid use disorder with the launch of Suboxone and Subutex tablets. • Clinically educated physicians on proper assessment and diagnosis, dosing, safety, and efficacy of Suboxone and Subutex• Effectively recruited healthcare providers to become certified (DATA 2000) to treat patients with opioid use disorder coordinating with CSAT and DEA to do so. • Identified and developed thought-leaders and area speakers and delivered high quality, value-added medical education programs.• Developed speaker program• Successfully added Suboxone on TX Medicaid formulary • Grew business from $0 to 5.5 MM/quarter to warrant 3 additional Clinical Liaisons• Three-time Pinnacle Award winnerSkills: New Business Development • Project Management • Marketing • Sales Processes • Teamwork • Trusting Relationships • Strategic Thinking • Problem Solving • Pharmaceuticals • Injectables • Product Launch • Analytics • CRM • Strategic Planning • Government • Marketing Show less
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The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Specialty Sales Representative
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May 2002 - Mar 2003
• Oversaw the promotion of Sporanox to Dermatologists, Podiatrists, and Primary Care Physicians • Secured a top 10% in rankingSkills: New Business Development
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Specialty Eldercare Representative
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May 2001 - May 2002
• Education of Physicians, Psychiatrists, Neurologists, Primary Care, Pain Management, Nursing Homes and Pharmacists on functions and benefits of Risperdal, Reminyl, and Duragesic.• Managed approximately 110 accounts for Overland Park Territory. • Achieved #3 ranking for Reminyl market share growthSkills: New Business Development
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IBM/Parkstone
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Kansas City, Kansas
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Healthcare Consultant and Trainer (contract)
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Oct 2000 - May 2001
• Implemented and trained physicians and staff members on Parkstone’s proprietary prescription writing software • Implemented and trained physicians and staff members on Parkstone’s proprietary prescription writing software
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Bristol Myers Squibb
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Territory Business Manager
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Jul 1999 - Oct 2000
• Tequin launch. • Ranked # 2 of 12 Q2-Q3 Skills: New Business Development • Tequin launch. • Ranked # 2 of 12 Q2-Q3 Skills: New Business Development
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UroCor Diagnostics
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Birmingham, Alabama
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Urology Specialty Sales
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Jan 1997 - Jul 1999
• Urology diagnostic testing • Co-Marketed Casodex for prostrate cancer with Astra Zeneca. Skills: New Business Development • Urology diagnostic testing • Co-Marketed Casodex for prostrate cancer with Astra Zeneca. Skills: New Business Development
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Education
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Kansas State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) -
Washburn University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
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