Robert Jack Hinkel **** E Villa Rita Dr. Phoenix, AZ. 85032
*************@*******.***
602-***-**** Qualification Summary
Highly motivated and knowledgeable medical sales professional with proven
understanding of managed care, Medicare and Medicaid systems; with
experience generating formulary approval with Pharmacy and Therapeutics
(P&T) Committees. Top level performer with an expertise in organization and
prospecting who consistently achieves maximum sales revenues and increased
market share, in both small and large territories, by effectively
networking with leading decision makers. Creative problem-solver committed
to bottom-line profitability, quality assurance and successful relationship
management, utilizing a physician as reseller philosophy, one patient at a
time.
Therapeutic Experience: Primary Care, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Pediatrics,
Urology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Obstetric/Gynecology, Oncology,
Otolaryngology, and Sleep Specialty.
Call Points: Physician Office, Retail Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy,
Emergency Department, Respiratory Therapy Department, Diagnostic
Laboratory.
Work Experience
Quintiles Transnational, Phoenix, AZ
1/07 - 1/10
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
. Represent Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceutical products under
contract with NovaQuest Diabetes.
. Products include the injectable diabetic medications Humalog (rapid
acting insulin), Byetta (incretin mimetic) and Cialis (erectile
dysfunction).
. Effectively educate both clinical and technical information to
promote the utilization of diabetic and ED medication to general
practitioners throughout Phoenix and Northern Arizona.
. Utilize a "Practitioner as Reseller" philosophy, resulting in a
2008 District Portfolio ranking of 1/14.
. Create provider solutions resulting in 2008 Regional Byetta sales
ranking of 10/102 and top 10% regional market share ranking for
Cialis (Jan 2007 - Mar 2009).
. Successfully completed Patient Sensitivity Training at the
International Diabetes Center in Minneapolis, MN.
. Continuing sales development coursework includes Neuro-Linguistic
Programming, Insights and Ownership and completion of one year
Certified Medical Representative training through the CMR
Institute.
. Maintain promotional and travel budgets in line with profitability
and product growth.
Sleepwell Laboratories, Phoenix, AZ
4/05-12/06
Account Executive
. Supervised start-up sleep laboratory defining policies, procedures,
marketing plans and targeted sales goals.
. Promoted diagnostic testing services to the Pulmonology and ENT
market throughout greater Phoenix.
. Increased sales volume and surpassed monthly sleep study goals by
adapting to market conditions and educating physicians/office staff
on sleeping disorders and comprehensive testing options.
. Conducted Medicare walkthroughs resulting in Medicare facility
credentials.
. Set market standards resulting in front page coverage in the
Business section of the Wall Street Journal.
Sepracor Inc, Phoenix, AZ 6/04-3/05
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
. Quickly achieved and maintained #1 team ranking in Phoenix for the
successful sale of CNS (Lunesta) and respiratory product (Xopenex)
to Hospital, Pulmonary, Pediatric and Internal Medicine markets.
. Increased market share for third tier/prior authorization status
drug by 68.9%.
. Effectively manage accounts throughout all of northern Arizona.
. Collaborated with the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee at Boswell
Memorial Hospital to successfully remove Xopenex from NDC block
status resulting in significant market share growth.
. Changed Emergency Room protocol at Yavapai Community Hospital to
include Xopenex as primary rescue medication, resulting in a 22%
market share increase.
. Significantly increased national team ranking from 411/450 to a top
10% producer.
. Organized bi-weekly speaker programs and market development for
Lunesta launch.
. Effectively managed budget and administrative duties to maximize
field effectiveness and ROI.
. Refocused efforts as needed to keep up with changing market
demands.
PDI/Glaxo Smith Kline, Scottsdale, AZ 8/03-6/04
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
. Developed strong customer relationships promoting a variety of
products across multiple disease states.
. Products included Paxil CR, Requip, Coreg, Avodart and the
Respiratory medication Advair.
. Maintained goals at over 110% each quarter resulting in a district
ranking of #1 territory in Phoenix.
. Consistently maintained market share in the face of generic
competition.
. Successfully completed Glaxo Smith Kline advanced sales and disease
state training covering CNS, Cardiology, Men's Health and
Respiratory products.
. Achieved a high degree of accountability and dependability for
customers and counterparts through the role of Product Team Leader
for Coreg and Requip.
Ventiv Health, Los Angeles, CA 9/02-6/03
Pharmaceutical/ Medical Manufacturer's Representative
. Responsible for the promotion of specialty pharmaceutical and
medical products to OB/GYN, Endocrinology and Nephrology
physicians.
. Effectively structured assigned territory to manage 200+ client
accounts throughout the greater Los Angeles market to achieve
maximum efficiency and return on investment.
. Successfully increased demand sales by 12% for the Hu-Friedy line
of surgical and medical equipment by demonstrating a high degree of
product and competitor knowledge.
Field Marketing/Roche Diagnostics, Los Angeles, CA 3/00-9/02
Retail Medical Sales Specialist
. Utilized a pull strategy to drive demand of Accu-Chek diabetic
meters through the point of sale.
. Actively participated in the launch of Accu-Chek Active, Compact
and Comfort Curve generating brand awareness and increased product
uptake throughout Roche's client base.
. Maintained and managed key account network of 300 retail pharmacies
throughout Los Angeles County.
. Developed and implemented marketing programs including in-store
promotions and point of sale merchandising with pharmacy managers
to generate sales and increase product awareness.
. Organized and conducted interactive continuing education courses
for pharmacists.
Prism Partners, Los Angeles, CA 6/96-3/00
Pharmacy Merchandising Project Manager
. Managed 5-10 person merchandising teams opening retail pharmacies
throughout Southern California.
. Assembled merchandising re-set teams for quarterly updates to
product placement.
. Successfully managed the opening of 31 Sav-On Pharmacies and 17
combination Albertsons/Osco locations in a 3-year period resulting
in a $22M cost savings for parent company, Albertsons, Inc.
. Participated in special retail projects and integrated new products
into grocery and mass market accounts.
U.S. Army, Ft. Carson, CO 2/94-6/96
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Specialist
. Responsible for maintaining and supervising the use of nuclear,
biological and chemical detection and decontamination equipment for
the 172nd Chemical Company.
. Prepared emergency plan and procedure protocols resulting in
soldier readiness.
. Conducted training courses and instructed soldiers on the proper
use of equipment.
. Performed successful field reconnaissance missions as squad leader
resulting in Battalion Commander recognition.
Riviera Healthcare Center, Los Angeles, CA 11/91-2/94
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelor of Science, International Business
Minor - Business Law