LAURA LEE ATHERTON
****** *ND LINE EAST, MONO, ONTARIO L0N 1S8
TEL: 416-***-**** EMAIL *****@*************.**
S UMMARY OF SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal skills focused towards determining and exceeding
customer expectations
Experience in all aspects of the pharmaceutical business from market access, sales,
marketing, government relations, manufacturing and GPO submissions
Laboratory experience in applied microbiology, organic chemistry, biochemistry,
and molecular biology
Proficient in a variety of computer software including MS Office, Inventory
software, Internet, sales MS Access software development
Capacity to adapt and thrive in challenging and changing environments
High Level of verbal and written communication skills
CML Ltd.- Advisor, Business Relations/Business Development Very Successful
Leader in launch of Colorectal Cancer Screening test COLOGIC
October 2012 to March 2013
Successful sales to end users and to key pharmaceutical and Health Team accounts
Omega Laboratories Ltd.-Account Manager Ontario Western Canada
2011- 2012
Successful launch of new injectable oncology line for Omega
Swift Listing of several oncology drugs to Cancer Care Ontario's NDF Program
Full Implementation of Oncology Drug Marketing Strategy
Widespread Introduction of new products to Hospital Personnel
Oversaw Submissions to Medbuy and HealthPRO with exemplary results
Compiled bulk of Market Intelligence re pricing for GPO submissions
Uman Pharma (Inj. Oncology Sales and Manufacture)
Canadiac, Quebec
2008 to 2010
Ontario Regional Manager
Lead Market research and business development for numerous oncology products for
pipeline development
Many Successful Contract closings and Marketing of Oncology products for Accord
healthcare and Sterigen
Implemented and Developement of product pipeline strategy for Oncology product
approval and marketing in Canada
Establishment license and start up of new Pharmaceutical company
Hospira Canada Inc. (Specialty Injectable purchased Mayne)
Montreal, Quebec Took over Mayne Pharma 2007- 2008
Area Manager, Ontario
Key account manager for HealthPRO and Medbuy with large portfolio
management of over $30M
Similar responsibilities as Mayne Pharma below
Mayne Pharma (Oncology Injectable Products)
Montreal, Quebec 1990 –2007 (formerly David Bull Laboratories/ Faulding Pharma)
Territory Manager- Ontario
Key account management for GPO’s such as HealthPRO and Medbuy
Key contact for distribution through CPDN feasibilities
Supervision of many successful submissions for ODB and the Cancer Care
Ontario New Drug Funding Program
Long time member of the Exhibitor Advisory Board for the Canadian Association
of Hospital Pharmacists
Key implementation of various sponsorships for Oncology and Pharmaceutical
professionals
Strong Growth and Sales Management of over $20M
Successfully launched and attained majority market share of 15 injectable/oncolytic
products
Implemented several new and innovative reconstitution devices to aid in the
administration of potentially hazardous products
Marketing and sales of value added devices and formats
Leo Pharma, Pickering, Ontario1987 – 90
Pharmaceutical Representative- Windsor, Ontario
Hospital Representative- Hamilton, Ontario
Promoted antibiotic and dermatological products to GPs, ENT specialists and Dermatologists,
Representative of the year twice
Walker Industries, St. Catharines, Ontario 1986 – 87
Mass Spectrometer Technician
Operated and Maintained Analytical Equipment for Hazardous waste facility. Analyzed and
reported results to determine best disposal routes
E DUCATION
Brock University, St. Catharines Ontario
1982-86
Honors Bachelor of Science Degree
Relevant courses include: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, Microbiology, Organic
Chemistry, Human Physiology, Sociobiology, Organizational Behavior, physiology, economics
Accreditation for Pharmaceutical Representatives
Basic Course
Specialties in Infectious Disease, Dermatology and Oncology
E XTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: S KIING/SNOWBOARDING
MOTORCYCLE RIDING (SUZUKI BOULEVARD S40) HORSE BREEDING RACING AND
SHOWING