Experience

Organon Canada

• Canada
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trade & Business Development Associate Director

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Merck Canada / Organon Canada (starting Feb 1st 2021)

• Montreal, Canada Area

• Program Manager, Patient Support Programs

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  -Leads implementation of PSP Digital platform for 3 priority products (oncology & biosimilars). One platform went live in February 2021. -Manages Brenzys (etanercept) & Hadlima (adalimumab) patient support program end to end. -PSP lead for the design and implementation of new adalimumab biosimilar patient program which launched in February 2021. -Leads strategic development and continuous enhancements of the Brenzys & Hadlima PSPs. -Ensures vendor performance through KPIs, business reviews and ongoing management. -Ensures PSP vendors maintain a consistent standard for quality delivery and resourcing levels in accordance with contractual agreements. -Performs bi-yearly audits with PSP vendor. -Controls PSP budget. Renflexis Program Management: -Continues to expand a pan-Canadian infusion network while navigating through a complex environment comprised of exclusivities and regulatory changes. -Continues to develop pediatric capabilities across Merck Canada's infusion network for Renflexis.



Merck

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vendor Manager, Patient Support Programs

  • Nov 2017 - Apr 2019

  -Leads ongoing vendor management of assigned patient support programs across Merck Canada's portfolio.-Supports operational excellence of patient support program with key suppliers.-Leads continuous process improvements and complaint resolution with vendors on PSPs.-Ensures vendor performance through KPIs, business reviews and ongoing management.-Ensures PSP vendors maintain a consistent standard for quality delivery and resourcing levels in accordance with contractual agreements.-Serves as the primary liaison to legal and compliance as well as the key interface with the business and specialty operations when it comes to vendor related requirements.-Performs bi-yearly audits with main PSPs-Controls vendor's expenses relative to budget, including reviewing and approving invoices.-Implements controls to manage vendor costs and identifies cost saving opportunities.-Participates in the development of broad strategies for PSPs which align with key business priorities.-Built a pan-Canadian infusion network while navigating through a complex environment comprised of exclusivities.-Developed pediatric capabilities across Merck Canada's infusion network.

• Sr. Specialist, Global Procurement

  • Jul 2009 - Nov 2017

  Procurement management of the following commodities: Marketing services (creative, media, digital), Patient programs & Adherence, Clinical research, Public Relations, CME, Meetings & Events, Market Research (primary, secondary).In charge of developing and executing local and regional strategies for above commodities.Preparing and conducting RFI/RFPs & negotiations.Analyzes suppliers scope of services to assess fit to business needs.Working closely with the Legal department during the review process of vendor agreementsImplementation of new vendors as well maintaining day today sourcing activities with current vendors.Procurement lead for privacy and compliance matters.Member of implementation team for a Human Health SAP-SRM launch & lead for a Animal Health SAP-SRM launchDaily use of SAPMain POC for Animal Health division.



Boutique Jacob inc.

• Canada
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Allocation Analyst

  • Jan 2009 - Jul 2009