Gina R. Fields
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position in a fast-paced, growing organization
that fully utilizes my strategic planning and communications skills to
enhance corporate reputation, create stronger relationships with
clients, communities, and shareholders.
SUMMARY
Detailed, results-oriented healthcare professional with extensive
experience in marketing, compliance, education, communications,
reimbursement, and clinical.
. Implement and execute comprehensive communication strategies which
include building an award winning $2 million dollar integrated business
plan, adopted by several business groups.
. Project management of promotional programs identified through market
segmentation and channel distribution.
. Led a cross-functional project team of 32 people and managed a budget
in the millions with a 4-month timeline for online patient program for
leading product.
. Successfully integrate and build a compliance program to achieve high
level of satisfaction for new governing regulations as it relates to
Sunshine Act, industry code of conduct, and FDA regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DiaSorin, Inc., Stillwater, MN
Global diagnostic company focused on developing, producing, and
distributing test kits for use in laboratories located inside hospitals
and private service sectors.
Senior Marketing Manager & Compliance Manager
June 2009 to present
. Establish a sustainable Voice of the Customer (VOC) program to capture
perception of the DiaSorin brand and service.
. Develop foundation to adhere to continuing regulatory compliance
changes to healthcare, including build out of capturing aggregate spend
while tracking disclosure requirements through various cross-functional
activities.
. Integrate training and educational programs for on-label, speaker
bureaus, and educational grant requests, while identifying processes
and defining requirements, while assessing risks.
. Manage marketing communication functions as they relate to
advertising, tradeshows, and brand messaging.
Product Manager (January 2009 to June 2009)
. Managed and maintained a bone and mineral co-marketing partnership
with Laboratory Corporation, second largest laboratory in the U.S.
. Facilitated advertising, promotion and development of key messages for
infectious disease products to create awareness among hospitals and
physicians.
. Implemented medical education strategy to support CME events in
various U.S. cities working with 9 Strategic Advisory Board members for
bone and mineral franchise.
. Developed and managed infectious disease and bone and mineral content
for major and minor tradeshows, while overseeing completion of
logistics.
. Collaborated with various internal cross-functional teams to lead
company initiatives towards compliance.
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Boston Scientific Corp., Maple Grove, MN
August 2000 to January 2008
A medical device manufacturer dedicated to improving quality of patient
care and the productivity of health care delivery through the
development and advocacy of less invasive medical devices and
procedures.
Senior Medical Education Specialist (June 2006 to January 2008)
. Executed more than 120 speaker bureau training programs in 2007
with a focus on grand rounds and dinner with the expert.
. Consulted and developed relationships with 30 key cardiologists
for key product franchise.
. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify product
technology and training adoption barriers.
. Created and managed print and web promotional materials for major
trade shows, increasing awareness of company symposia.
Senior Clinical Communications Specialist (October 2001 to June 2006)
. Developed and executed strategic communication plans for medical
communities and government agencies such as Medicare/Medicaid,
creating awareness in policy changes in medical communities.
. Created and managed clinical trial communication tools for
investigators, study coordinators and patients.
. Led division brand initiatives, presenting audit findings to
senior management on a quarterly basis.
Communications Specialist I (August 2000 to October 2001)
. Participated in the development and execution of strategic
communication plans of key products to patients and
physicians.
. Evaluated program impact and metrics for projects and product
launches.
. Developed strong relationships with key customers, internal
and external, serving as a liaison for initiatives.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Point Cloud, Inc., Plymouth, MN March 2000
- July 2000
Marketing Communications Associate
McKesson MedManagement, Brooklyn Park, MN June 1997
- March 2000
Marketing Communications Associate
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas - Minneapolis, MN
Center for Business Excellence
Mini Master of Business Communications
Walden University - Minneapolis, MN
B.S. in Business Administration
Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.8
EXCELLENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Marketing Internship Mentor, DiaSorin 2009 and 2010
. Member of Medical Device Network, 2008
. Best Prep mentor for high school senior, 2006
. Heart Award nominee, 2004 Boston Scientific
. Marketing Excellence nominee finalist, 2003 Boston Scientific