Perry M. Metzger, DC, CCSP

Morris Plains, NJ • ad17mf@r.postjobfree.com • 973-***-**** • linkedin.com/in/perry-metzger-b7243024/

Medical Science Liason Strategic Relationships Clinical Education

Driven and passionate Medical Science Liaison with an entrepreneurial mindset, consistently delivering more than expected. Known for optimizing efficiency and big-picture thinking. Confidently navigates, translates, and delivers effective corporate approved communications between internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Intuitive action mindset to uncover innovative solutions to complicated business challenges. Respected and supportive servant-leader who understands how to identify and retain exceptional KOL relationships. Engages external stakeholders and gains buy-in through a focus on up-to-date disease state education, asset specific information and end user benefits for each initiative. Exceptional talent for hearing and identifying pain points, insights and synchronizing those with organizational goals and objectives. Proficient in Immunology, Rheumatology, Oncology, Dermatology, Biologics/Biosimilars, Women’s Health, Migraine, and Infectious Disease.

Core Competencies:

KOL Identification, Engagement & Management Outcome-based Training & Development Stakeholder & Customer Facing Engagement Microsoft Office & Salesforce Proficient Social & Emotional Intelligence Diagnostic Radiology Project Management Fair & Evidence-based Discussions Strong Knowledge of GCP & GMP ICD-10 & CPT Expertise Medical Science Liaison Best Practices Managed Markets Product/Therapeutic Area Support to External Facing Stakeholders Scientific exchange and clinical support Resource to HCPs Training/Education Resource Disease State, Study Methodology, Clinical Information, and Product Data Technical/Scientific Subject Matter Resource Professional Organization Support Presentions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gemini Health LLC

Healthcare Consultant• May 2023-Present

Experience in the healthcare space (Payer, Provider, PBM, Medicare or Medicaid) in Advisory services. Support or manage one or more project workstream(s), including deliverables, while adhering to budget, timelines, and client engagement guidelines. Partner with clients and project stakeholders and apply technical and domain expertise to solve core client business challenges or inefficiencies. Elevate vendor to business-focused transformation partner, based on earning the trust and confidence of clients. Capitalize on successful project outcomes in pursuit of further client business partnering and involvement with the client’s development of strategic digital transformation roadmaps.

Ashfield UDG Healthcare (Embedded Mycovia Pharmaceuticals)

Medical Science Liaison/Medical Affairs Northeast NJ/NY • February 2022-December 2022

Worked in the field as part of prelaunch and postlaunch initiatives, activities including ramp up of disease state awareness before FDA approval, vetting and speaking to KOLs, and increasing disease state education for VIVJOA (Oteseconazole) an anti-infective for Candida Albicans and other Candida species. Vetted, tiered, and supported a substantial KOL list of 1,500 providers, presented Managed Market presentations to 3rd party payors for inclusion on formulary lists and attended national and local conferences. Built professional relationships at Mount Sinai, Einstein Montefiore, Maimonides Medical Center, Northwell, Stony Brook, Rutgers, RWJBarnabas, Atlantic Health, Hackensack Meridian, Summit Medical and several others.

Delivered disease state education to KOLs and HCPs in anticipation of FDA approval (pre-launch).

Secured an average of 15 KOL engagements per week in New Jersey and New York.

Identified, developed, and nurtured KOLs for insights and participation in Speakers Program.

Presented corporate produced Managed Market presentations.

Attended 4 National Congresses and supported Medical Affairs Booth for Symposium attendees.

Identified professional, specialty specific journals for article submission in peer reviewed journal publication.

Provide medical training to (KOL)key opinion leaders, internal teams, and field personnel to ensure a deep understanding of product attributes, clinical data, and therapeutic areas.

Completed Ashfields and Mycovia’s MSL Onboarding programs.

ICON (PRA was acquired), Raleigh, NC (Housed at Novartis, East Hanover, NJ)

Medical Science Liaison/Virtual Medical Educator/Medical Affairs • March 2020 to February 2022

Engaged as an embedded team lead for Novartis, serving as the first MSL/VME. Transitioned to a remote role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provided Primary Therapeutic Area support for Cosentyx (Secukinumab) in Immunology, Rheumatology/TNF Pathway, Biologics, Dermatology, Gastro-Intestinal and non-radiographic axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). Delivered Secondary Therapeutic Area support for Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) Cardiovascular/Chronic Heart Failure, Aimovig (Erenumab) Migraine a CGRP Receptor blocker, Sandostatin (Octreotide) for GEP-NETs, (Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors).

Utilized Salesforce, Veeva, Concur, Databasics and other databases to collect and assess data.

Completed 100+ training sessions, including Novartis Up4Growth Training, PRAHS Cornerstone Training Modules in documentation, database usage, AE screening, and other HCP-driven interactions.

Delivered 125 weekly HCP engagements, providing indication-specific information to further Rheumatologist Staff participation.

Completed additional trainings to support other assets to alleviate staff shortage in various therapeutic areas.

Project management with multiple projects communicating across multiple therapeutic areas and teams.

Develop and deliver accurate, up-to-date, and compliant medical information and scientific communication to healthcare professionals, patients, and regulatory agencies.

Maintain a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and ensure that all medical affairs activities are conducted in full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Develop and deliver educational programs and materials for healthcare professionals, patients, and internal stakeholders.

Total Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Florham Park, NJ

Staff Physician • May 2014 to March 2020

Joined a multi-disciplinary practice that saw up to 450 patients per week with two offices. Conducted new patient examinations, determined initial diagnoses with appropriate ICD-10 codes, and designed care plans specific to individual needs and best care practices. Performed routine and acute chiropractic procedures and assisted in fluoroscopy, pain management, and viscous-supplement injections. Functioned as liaison for all second-level decision-point correspondence between caregivers.

Achieved 85% patient complete rehabilitation success rate without the need for surgical intervention.

Leveraged chiropractic expertise in a multiple-disciplinary care setting for an average of 400 patients per week.

Taught on-site injury prevention classes to employers across multiple industries.

Charged with regulatory compliance and inspection for state and local agencies for X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, and other diagnostic modalities.

Family Chiropractic Center, Parsippany, NJ

Staff Physician • June 2007 to May 2014

Joined a practice of two and conducted insurance exams, maintaining compliance with Medicare and third-party insurers.

Increased services by 60% and receivables by 50%.

Introduced Nutraceuticals and physical therapy modalities to grow revenue.

State Farm Insurance Company, Parsippany, NJ

Medical Science Liaison/Insurance Claims Trainer • May 2005 to March 2012

Worked with attorneys to help them prepare for arbitration/trial as subject matter expert, including establishing peer review panels for further independent opinions. Functioned as an observer for legal cases, evaluating medical injury diagnoses and medical management of those injuries between injury claim authorities, defense council members, and healthcare providers.

Built training modules on medical/surgical procedures, testing, mechanisms of injury, diagnostic radiology interpretations, and standards of care for in-house and external defense counsel use in a Mock Trial setting.

Helped reduce enterprise costs by 20% following training.

Designed and administered training curriculum to train claim handlers, as web-based, working in large classrooms and small team sized groups.

Trained insurance lawyers to properly read surgical reports for critical information.

Presented courses to groups of up to 100 healthcare providers on varying subject matters.

Develop and deliver educational programs and materials for healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.

Reduced costs by 30% through proper claim adjudication and timely reimbursement for meritorious claims.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Back to Health Wellness Center, Inc, Sarasota, FL

Clinical Director/Owner, Sarasota, FL. • February 1992 to January 2005

Owner of a multi-disciplinary PM&R practice that offered Physiatry, Neurological testing, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy and nutritional services. We employed 20 people, did all in house billing using CPT, ICD-9, NCCI and other best practices to bill services to primary and secondary payors. Saw 275 patients per week for various encounters. Developed referral network from locally renowned orthopedic and neurosurgical practitioners for specifically prescribed rehabilitation protocols for their patients. Retired after an Auto-Dump truck accident that required surgical intervention.

Weber Clinic

Clinical Director Fort Lauderdale, FL & Sarasota, FL • August 1989 to February 1992

As an eager and business-minded clinical director, I changed strategic direction of clinics by integrating specialized techniques learned in four-month training internship in Wildbad, Germany. I directed the opening of three specialized chiropractic offices, including new location acquisition, lease negotiation, equipment procurement and county, city, and state license appropriation. In addition, I designed and implemented initial hiring and training processes which improved overall team engagement and retention by 20%. Routinely, I executed daily operations, including patient care, scheduling personnel, staffing, insurance contract negotiations, billing and collections.

Georgia Pacific Paper Company –

Analytical Chemist, Peachtree City, GA • August 1984 to September 1985

Analytical chemist charged with quality control of all raw materials brought to plant via truck, rail and pipeline. Signed off on finished product being within specific parameters. Kept pollution control pond within specified pH by use of Concentrated Sulphuric Acid. Devised process to use Phenol in wastewater to replace fresh Phenol in new batches of thermoset resins, thus removing a pollutant and cutting costs.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, Life Chiropractic University, Marietta, GA

Master of Science, Genetics, Mercer University, Macon, GA

Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry minors Economics, History, Mercer University, Macon, GA

LICENSURE:

New Jersey Chiropractic Professional – License No. 38MC00650200

NPI 187*******

Board Eligible- Diplomat American Chiropractic College of Radiology DACBR

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician – Certificate #1931

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