Path to Commercialization in Healthcare

Chara Reid-Reed, PharmD is a National Director, GPO and Physician Accounts in the pharmaceutical industry. She has a clinical background in oncology where she now works for a biotech. Chara is a fierce advocate for diversity. She believes that "you can't be what you can't see". Chara has invested time and energy to support minority pharmacist and pharmacy students in opening thei...

Ayla Ellison is the Editor-in-Chief of Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare. In this role, she leads editorial strategy for Fierce Pharma, Fierce Biotech and Fierce Healthcare. She oversees a global newsroom producing award-winning journalism for millions of industry leaders across pharma, biotech and healthcare. With more than a decade of experience leading editorial teams, Ayla previously held th...

Stacey (Offenberg) Bergacs is an accomplished & inquisitive advertising agency professional who has spread her agency wings in the area of account management. She studied advertising at Rowan University and has worked across a variety of therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, & obesity. Grace Rudder is entering her senior year at St. Joseph's University where she's study...

Jane Wojcik is the Director of Client Solutions — Precision at PatientPoint, where she partners with life sciences brands and agencies to deliver strategic digital point-of-care media solutions. Within PatientPoint, Jane helped develop and launch Precision, enabling patient engagement within digital healthcare environments, including patient portals. She supports clients across the life sciences i...

Paul Marachi is a very accomplished alum of Saint Joseph's University who has spread his wings in the pharmaceutical industry. He's had the opportunity to work in pharma sales and analytics, and currently works in HCP marketing for a pharmaceutical company in New England. Adam Petersen will be a senior this fall at Saint Joseph's University where he is majoring in Pharmaceutical &...

Ted Rose is a high performing biotech sales leader who has won 13 President's Awards for sales performance. Outstanding coach and leader who has played a key role in the development of numerous team members. Recognized at three separate sales organizations for building positive team culture(s) of performance, development, employee retention and comradery.  He's been in pharma for almost 30...

Kira Bub is an accomplished Associate Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA. Giovanna Torchia just graduated from Saint Joseph's University where she majored in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business, and minored in Health Care Ethics. The recent Dean's list grad is actively seeking her first opportunity in the healthcar...

Cristin Liberatore is the Senior Director of Commercial Strategy at IQVIA Digital. She drives the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for digital offerings, focusing on the Pharma segment. Justine Wetzel is the Director of Talent Acquisition for the U.S. commercial side of the business at IQVIA. She's a leading member of IQVIA's early career talent acquisition team who par...

Father Peter Clark is Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Saint Joseph's University.  Additionally, he is the prestigious Director of Catholic Bioethics, Institute of Clinical Bioethics, as well as McShain Ethics Chair. If you're interested in supporting the Institute of Clinical Bioethics, Father Clark can be emailed at  ⁠pclark@sju.edu⁠ .  Finally, if listeners want to learn m...

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Amy Whitcomb (Associate Director of Content Management) shares her extensive healthcare marketing background & insight. The co-host for this episode is Maxwell Rosado. He's a freshman at Saint Joseph's University where he is exploring what...

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Alex Porion (Director Direct Sourcing, Risk Management & Contracting at Alkermes) shares his rich perspective on supply chain throughout the globe.  He grew up in France but now resides in Ireland.   The co-host for this episode is a sophomore from...

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program we interview the inspiring Founder & CEO of PreHealth, a boutique brand growth creative agency.  Mike is an accomplished entrepreneur who previously spread his wings as a Global Chief Creative Officer on the agency side. The co-host for this episode...

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, we interview several accomplished SJU Hawk pharma sales alums who now work together in the Incyte Dermatology Sales organization. Our guests for this episode are Rob Treml (VP of Sales), Pat Carroll (Dermatology Business Director), Nicole Bondoc (Derma...

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Dan English of St. Luke's University Health Network shares his perspective on inventory control. The student co-host for this episode is Yara Memar. She's a first year honors student who is majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Bu...

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Mike Greenberg shares his career journey which has led to a leading Medical Affairs role with a pharmaceutical company. This episode’s co-host, Sabhorak “Sabo” Horn, is a newly graduated PharmD/MBA and licensed pharmacist, bringing a strong clinical fo...

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia alum Chandni Tailor shares her perspective of working in regulatory affairs for a pharmaceutical company.  The student co-host for this episode is Jeff Pirog, who is a St. Joe's senior that's d...

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Heather Reilly shares her perspective on working in legal for a drug manufacturer. The student co-host for this episode is Kacie Leight. She is a senior at Saint Joseph's University studying Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business, with a double m...

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, SJU alums Natalie Henehan & Justin Godusky share their perspective of working in medical device sales for Arthrex. The student co-host for this episode is Ali James, who is a current senior at Saint Joseph's University majoring in Pharm...

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Angelo Maletta-Hastie shares his journey from Saint Joseph's University to launching Pulmonara Labs.  For those interested in learning more about Pulmonara Labs, their website is https://www.pulmonaralabs.com.  Alternatively, if you'd l...

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Jen Rafferty shares her field journey, including having a few prior sales roles, to now being a Field Reimbursement Manager. The student co-host for this episode is Bella King. She's a senior at Saint Joseph’s University majoring in Pharmac...

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Jarod Ricci shares his market research journey from Penn State & Carnegie Mellon to working for a few impressive pharmaceutical companies. The student co-host for this episode is Ava Ricevuto. She is a senior double majoring in Pharmaceutical Healt...

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Mike D'Ozzollinni of Woven HC shares his career journey, and explains what speaker programs are & how they work. The student co-host for this episode is Marlene Chmielewski. She is majoring in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business. Campus orga...

In this episode of Path of Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Emad Abdelnaby shares his journey working across a variety of pharmaceutical opportunities, including getting to work across a few global markets. The student co-host for this episode is Julia Haciski. She is a sophomore majoring in Pharmaceutical &amp...

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Jeanille Gatta shares her journey from working in a variety of functions, including marketing & market access, to her current role in compliance for a drug manufacturer. The student co-host for this episode is Christian Downie. He is a rising senio...

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Steve Meaney shares his inspiring journey from studying abroad in his collegiate days, to gaining well-rounded experiences, to working in Market Access Marketing for a drug manufacturer. The student co-host for this episode is Ava Ricevuto. She is a se...