1. JERI CONSTANTINE, RN, MSM | CLINICAL LIAISON EDUCATIONAL INTERFACE
Wauconda, IL | 847.732.8566 | Mejjr166@gmail.com|linkedin
Pharmaceutical industry professional with significant experience in clinical education, field
reimbursement, problem solving and identifying, developing, and liaising with thought leaders and
advocacy groups to ensure understanding of disease state, treatment and access to medication.
Reputation for successfully educating medical professionals, office staff, patients and families on disease
states, oral and injectable treatments and reimbursement challenges. Eager to offer clinical knowledge to
peers, patients, and caregivers. Recognized leader and trusted advisor, outstanding patient / physician
relations, proficient in cultivating business opportunities. Proven organizational and strategic planning
skills and successful management of multiple projects. Accomplished in managing large geographic
territories, collaborating across multi-functional teams and adapting to changing environments.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
TURING PHARMACEUTICALS, New York, NY October 2015-November
2016
Regional Account Manager
Hand-selected to serve at start-up company to develop / enhance relationships with key physicians,
nurses, pharmacists, and Advocacy Groups within targeted accounts in IL, OH, MI, WI, MN, IA, and KY.
Key Achievements:
• Ranked as #1 RAM for conducting 125+ Toxoplasmosis presentations to more than 1,000
Healthcare Providers (HCPs) treating at-risk populations across seven states in less than 12
months by continually identifying new organizations and networking with sales and HCPs.
• Won Rookie of the Year for creating patient-centric activities to raise awareness about disease.
• Partnered with ADAP programs and hospital pharmacy staff to ensure Daraprim's inclusion on
state and institution formularies for patients.
• Formulated customized institutional and Advocacy Group strategies and presented educational
programs to ensure awareness of Daraprim, Toxoplasmosis-a rare parasitic infection- and
available services/patient resources.
ONYX PHARMACEUTICALS, San Francisco, CA October 2012-October 2015
Market Development Specialist
Recruited by District Manager for a direct sales role to advance an underperforming territory. Increased
usage of Nexavar by conducting on-label educational programs for HCPs including Oncologists,
Gastroenterologists, Hepatologists, Endocrinologists, Primary Care, Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists,
NPs, PAs, RNs, and ancillary staff. Collaborated with Marketing, Market Development Specialists, National
Account Managers, National Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and District Managers on creation and
dissemination of pull-through programs.
Key Achievements:
• Ranked #1 in the nation, improved from last place, increased market share from 20% to 85% for
Nexavar, and won the President's Club Award by identifying and leveraging new prescribers.
• Placed #1 out of 50 in the nation and won the ILCA Challenge for launch of Nexavar , attaining
90% market share in Chicago by developing relationships with HCPs and with the American
Cancer Society and Society of Endocrine Surgeons.
• Developed Virtual Tumor Board in collaboration with the American Liver Foundation to provide
an opportunity for HCPs to discuss cases monthly.
• Selected by peers for Market Development Spirit Award (2014) for positive attitude,
collaboration, creative thinking, and respect for colleagues.
2. • Served as Market Development Specialist on numerous Marketing Boards to assist with
development of HCP and patient educational brochures, based on creative ideas, strong clinical
background, and thorough understanding of customer needs.
JERI CONSTANTINE, RN, MSM 2/2
GENENTECH, San Francisco, CA October 2005-October 2012
Hepatology Clinical Educator
Recruited for newly created role to clinically support Sales Specialists and train medical staff, caregivers
and patients diagnosed with Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and co-infection in the Mid-West
territory comprised of 5 states. Developed patient training PowerPoint presentations by collaborating
with colleagues throughout the company. Assisted office staff with explanation of HUB, medication access
process, including prior authorizations, payer policy clinical criteria to treat patients, and managing denials
/ appeals. Identified, certified, and supported contracted HCV Nurse Educators. Collaborated with
formulary committees to ensure statewide product formulary availability to patients.
Key Achievements:
• Trained customers and conducted monthly HBV, HCV and co-infection training classes, include
ding disease state training, proper injection technique, medication education, side effect
management, explanation of patient support programs / resources and emotional support.
• Honored with Clinical Educator Special Achievement Award (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011) for
outstanding collaboration, communication, integrity and product / disease state knowledge.
• Recognized as the 2010 Clinical Educator of the Year for exceeding franchise goals for patients
and medical staff trained, while continuously going above and beyond to serve patients.
• Selected as 1 of 10 Clinical Educator Representatives to serve on the VSPEC Advisory Board to
assist with the creation of Ad Board, Speaker development activities, and the creation of
additional educational materials for medical staff and patients (2011, 2012).
• Designated as Clinical Educator Representative for Hepatology Core Training, tasked with
educating newly hired employees during on-boarding at the corporate office (2010, 2011).
• Appointed Field Based Trainer for new hires in Hepatology Division (2009-2011).
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB, Princeton, NJ March 1995-September 2005
Regional Senior Clinical Research Monitor
Recruited to oversee company initiated clinical trials throughout Illinois in independent and academic
clinical trial settings. Charged with facilitating operational efficiencies, utilizing best practices, and
conducting pre-qualification, site initiation and site close-out visits as well as providing on-going
documentation of all interim monitoring study visits. Created protocol-specific Case Report Forms and
Source Documents for use by Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) for renal, cardiovascular,
endocrinology, neuroscience, oncology, infectious disease and autoimmune disorders, gastroenterology,
diabetes, and pain disease states at all research sites in partnership with senior management. Monitored
100+ different clinical trials at numerous sites, ensuring sites met ICH GCP requirements.
Key Achievements:
• Trained more than 200 Clinical Coordinators throughout the US on clinical trial conduct and
mentored three newly hired clinical site monitors (CRA).
• Appointed as Trainer for quarterly Training Workshops, held throughout the US (2000-2005).
• Completed an intercontinental work rotation in South America (2001), which involved training
colleagues on the proper start-up, conduct, and close-out procedures of clinical trials.
Previous positions held include Clinical Research Coordinator-Cardiology and Critical Care Unit at Rush
Medical Center; Clinical Research Manager at Chicago Center for Clinical Research; Clinical Research
Coordinator at Chicago Center for Clinical Research; Assistant Clinical Manager at Lutheran General
Hospital/Cardiac/Renal Unit; and Staff Nurse at Lutheran General Hospital/Cardiac/Renal Unit.
3. EDUCATION & LICENSES
Masters in Business Management ∙ National Louis University (1997)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing ∙ Northern Illinois University (1989)
Registered Nurse - State of Illinois