Patricia A. Sheridan
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Freehold, NJ 07728 732-***-****
Summary of Qualifications
Self-disciplined methodical worker with more than 20 years of professional experience; background reflects skills and accomplishments in the areas of sales support, market research, contracts, customer relations and management
Effective project manager by being able to establish priorities, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and perform well under pressure
An effective communicator with strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge in pharmaceutical sales and Rx data, both DDD and Xponent
Professional Experience
Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Berkeley Heights, NJ 2015- 2021
Sr. Contract Administrator
Facilitated a high volume of Contract Documents including, but not limited to, correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, and renewal schedules
Prepared and reviewed contract documents including, but not limited to confidentiality terms, contract terms and conditions, request for pricing, request for information, questionnaires in accordance with company templates
Partnered with internal (Sales & Marketing / Legal / etc.) and external resources (Customers / Outside Counsel / etc.) to negotiate contract terms that aligned with Hikma’s business objectives
Handled several government contracts as well as all addiction therapy contracts
Aided Contract Operations team with product pricing changes when needed
Supported efforts to communicate and resolve membership discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders
Supported Contracts Team as the subject matter expert for all things related to contract membership and price eligibility
Provided product pricing as needed to support inquiries from internal and external customers
Johnson & Johnson (through Keen 360), Raritan, NJ 2013- 2015
Data Analyst
Provided professional, accurate and timely responses to inquiries from field employees regarding physicians, data investigations and sample accountability procedures
Researched field related inquiries that may require more in-depth follow-up and final resolution with the field employee
Processed New Customer Adds into CRM system; completed 60% weekly
Provided analytical support to internal stakeholders; coordinated efforts for report QA process
Collaborated with cross-functional teams; mentored other analysts in the department
Lead analyst for documenting processes; maintained knowledge articles for department
Identified and implemented refinements to existing department processes
Mylan Specialty Pharma, Basking Ridge, NJ 2009 – 2012
Sales Analyst
Produced on a weekly or monthly basis (as appropriate) routine sales performance report for Sales Management and Brand Management as well as ad-hoc requests
Incorporated revisions to the IC Plan document for the Primary and Specialty team representatives and managers when necessary
Provided data and analytical support to development of district and region business plans
Investigated prescriber data inquiries from the sales teams
Processed manual prescriber address changes via the SFA system
Supplied updated field roster files to data vendor to ensure accurate report delivery
Ensured the quality control of data provided to and received from various vendors
Attended regular meetings with data vendors to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting and communicate any key information to the field
Provided necessary data for sales contests
QC’d all data on both a weekly and monthly basis
Synergistix, Inc (formally Archi-Tech Systems), West Trenton, New Jersey 2005 – 2009
Senior Data Analyst
Provided on going communications with clients regarding product information or technical advice, taking responsibility for client needs as well as resolving problems and handling complaints
Worked with clients as required gathering project specifications and author deliverables
Performed custom data analysis, using DART databases comprised of pharmaceutical Rx, sales and detailing data
Created and delivered client specific reports and graphs to client as needed
Provided on-site support to client and trained new hires as necessary on data retrieval tool
Maintained statistics on deliverables; created scorecards to record the monthly process
Certified and created QC documentation for new applications
(inVentiv), West Trenton, New Jersey 2001 – 2005
Senior Market Research Analyst
Performed in-depth research and analysis of all key findings and initiatives conducted for major pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations, generated weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
Planned, coordinated, and scheduled market research projects for numerous internal departments to ensure compliance with established deadlines, quality standards, and customer specifications
Lead contact for internal data delivery system
Developed a system to track product presentation placement
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Plainsboro, New Jersey 1997 – 2000
Senior Data Analyst
Provided support to marketing groups and upper management through data analysis and project management
Managed data delivered through Auditract System from outside vendors for key therapeutic areas
Coordinated data gathering and analysis for marketing teams from multiple internal and external sources
Designed queries for monthly and quarterly tracking reports for marketing and senior management
Primary liaison across marketing teams, internal departments and external vendors
Collaborated with IT Department to create a system to deliver data electronically to key management personnel
Education
Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ – Liberal Arts Curriculum.
Professional Development – Completed AMA Project Management course
Successfully completed training programs on diverse business topics. Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Dataview, inVentiv MPA System, Archi-Tech DART System, ZS Associates Artis system and CARS, Interact and COGNOS, SalesForce.com, Vital Signs+, Vistex, SAP, BW Reporting