Lauren Anderson, B.HSc, CCPE
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HIGHLIGHTS Achieved 100% of sales objectives for all months on territory promoting
Xarelto® with Bayer
• Territory earned Top Performer status for all products in 2008, 2009, 2010
with GlaxoSmithKline
• Consistently partnered with Brand and Marketing teams to provide sales
and strategic marketing functions; recognized for leadership, motivation,
passion and clarity.
PROFILE An accomplished Pharmaceutical Representative with recent experience promoting
pharmaceuticals at the Doctor and Specialist levels in London-based territories.
Particular assets related to the position include evidence-based communication
skills, strong presentation skills, successful business-to-business experience, ability
to deliver exceptional customer value by tailoring the experience to suit customer
needs. A recognized thought leader and creative thinker with ability to build
relationships and work with cross-functional teams.
BAUSCH AND LOMB, Southwestern Ontario Jun 2014 – Jan 2015
Territory Manager – Optometry and Ophthalmology, Pharmaceutical Sales
Promote Pharmaceutical portfolio (Lotemax®, Alrex®, Liposic®) as well as Ocular Nutritionals
(Preservision AREDS2®, Ocuvite®) to Optometrists and Ophthalmologists in Southwestern Ontario.
Responsible for developing new relationships quickly, in order to turn around the business in a previously
under-performing territory. Have successfully leveraged my experience in physician detailing, and
business-to-business selling in order to directly improve sales in both portfolios.
Accomplishments:
• Quickly developed strong relationships at the Ivey Eye Institute, executed preceptorships and
planned CME evenings for 2015 in order to ensure strong product launch
• Successfully identified gaps in the competitor’s tactics and strategically executed efforts where
most needed in the territory, leading to quick uptake of market share
• Consistently recognized for strong leadership and team work (filling in for colleagues in other
territories where needed, attending evening and weekend conferences and trade shows out of
town, leading Eastern Pharmaceutical Team teleconferences, etc.)
BAYER, London, ON 2013 – 2014
Territory Business Representative; Cardiovascular Portfolio
Covered a one-year maternity leave in Southwestern Ontario, promoting the new oral anticoagulant,
Xarelto®, to doctors, as while as coaching pharmacists on patient counseling. Responsible for growing
the N.O.A.C. market and driving Xarelto® market share through increasing Customer confidence with this
highly technical product. My success has been founded on the trust and credibility I have built with my
Customers by keeping the patient at the core of our discussions and by emphasizing the unmatched
breadth and depth of Indications, as well as the safety and efficacy, of Xarelto® in each of the appropriate
patient profiles.
Accomplishments:
• Successfully leveraged strong mastery of robust clinical data as a vital tool to differentiate
Xarelto®, achieving sales 117% to target to-date
• Seamlessly transitioned into a high performing team, contributing innovative ideas to Business
Planning and exploring new ways to connect with physicians
• Developed a new relationship with a key Long-Term Care physician leading to improved access
for the team and ongoing opportunities to partner
• Recognized for enthusiasm and willingness to learn new things, taking a patient-centric approach
to calls, using “Persuasion Rx” to successfully influence behavior ethically and asking sound
questions to uncover Customer needs
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS, London, ON 2008-2013
Territory Specialist; Respiratory, Diabetes Portfolios
Sold in the Respiratory and Diabetic portfolios, promoting Advair®; Avamys®; Valtrex® Patient Assistance
Program; Avandia®. Responsible for delivering exceptional customer value through effectively targeted
sales calls, constantly refining the business plan to suit evolving Customer needs, thereby increasing
product market share and growth.
Accomplishments:
• Selected by Avamys® Brand Team to be a member of Avamys Field Intelligence Team to
feedback territory successes/challenges, contribute to marketing projects, help refine selling
messages
• Designed innovative tactics such as quarterly (Advair ®) and seasonal (Avamys®) product
“blitzes”, leveraging daily pollen count, LHIN data and team support, directly improving sales
results in the respiratory portfolio
• Consistently called upon by Advair® Brand Team and Ontario Leadership Team to lead monthly
brand teleconferences and Call To Action closing messages at Regional and National Sales
Meetings; recognized for passion and clarity
• Initiated a COPD Boot Camp for Thames Valley Family Health Team in order to add value and
build trust with FHT Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
• Successfully delivered numerous Respiratory Educator Program days to Key Customers in order
to support early diagnosis, progressive treatment strategies and improved patient compliance in
COPD patients
• Created and implemented innovative role for self as Regional Energy For Performance Champion
to build on GSK’s investment in employee wellness program
• Trained and mentored new and transitioning reps on territory
SERVIER CANADA PHARMACEUTICALS, London, ON 2007-2008
Medical Representative; Cardiovascular Portfolio
Directly improved company profits by growing market share growth in the field of Cardiology, promoting
the ACE Inhibitor, Coversyl®; secondary product was Diamicron MR®, a sulphonylurea for Type II
Diabetes.
Accomplishments:
• Achieved Coversyl® record sales for territory in October 2007
• Independently restructured call frequency strategy in order to achieve optimal activity efficiency
• Delivered consistent market share growth while ACEi market declined
• Exceeded company objective for both products, earning full bonus in first full sales cycle
• Developed strong relationships with local physicians and support staff, leading to consistent
access which resulted in a successful call average
CINTAS THE UNIFORM PEOPLE, London, ON 2005-2007
Facility Services Sales Representative, Key Account Manager
Successful commission based business-to-business sales in a highly competitive environment. Signed
new business agreements for five-year minimum terms to business owners and grew business with
existing customers, including contract renewals and new products for their growing needs.
Accomplishments:
• Used persuasive selling techniques to increase sales in all consecutive years by focusing on new
and existing restaurants, small businesses and large executive office buildings with a need for
personal branding
• Known for consistently exceeding quarterly company targets
• Signed a National Account agreement with a major fast-food restaurant franchise, resulting in
deal with all locations across Canada
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ethical Persuasion in Pharmaceutical Sales, Excellerate; Jill Donahue 2013
Evidence-Based Communication, GlaxoSmithKline Performance Excellence 2011
Customer Focused Selling, GlaxoSmithKline Performance Excellence 2010
Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education Accreditation 2009
Bachelor of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, ON 2002
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
• Strong change management skills; stay focused and motivated in quickly changing
environments
• Collaborative, innovative and solution-focused
• A self-motivated professional who works well independently, but also thrives in a team
environment
• Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, Power Point, Siebel Database
system, Salesforce and Quick Base