Paula P. Heller
**** * **** ****** ***** MN ***** 612-***-**** adwnk9@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
PHARMACEUTICAL INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL with more than 20 years of experience in surpassing sales goals in a multitude of disease classes, obtaining favorable formulary coverage and successfully driving results in the clinics, hospitals and systems in the Midwest. Developed strong leadership skills and a collaborative team approach by successfully serving as Sales Manager for almost 10 years. Consistently recognized as possessing strong strategic account management skills coupled with a solid scientific aptitude.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Key Account Management
Contract Negotiations
Multiple New Product Launches: Successfully gained Formulary Access
Strategic Mindset
Strong Leadership Skills
Led the Mayo Enterprise calls for over 6 years
Served as Mayo System Account lead to FL & AZ reps 2016 - present
Sales Management
Portfolio Contract Presentations
Coordinated formulary wins pull through efforts across divisions for a multitude of products
Many C-Suite & Executive level Presentations
High level of experience with Pharmacy Directors & Clinical Pharmacists
Market Place Expertise
Very Strong Account Management Skills
Presented Mayo Health System to manager’s and director’s teams
Diverse Disease State knowledge
Strong Teamwork & Collaboration
Training of New Hires
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2021-2017 Highest Bridion annual sales
2020 Presented Pharmacy Playbook at national sales meetings
2017 Director’s Award & Outperformed
2011 Region Excellence Award
Rookie of the Year
Presentation in French To the entire sales force – Paris
2020 Awarded Managed Care Group Central Region Rep Partner of the Year
2019 Directors Award
2016 Award – Cross-functional leadership across Mayo Enterprise
Synergy Award Winner – Bali & Singapore
Health Care Economic Calculator to C-Suite
Leasing Leader of the Year
2020 Q2 MVP
2018 Directors Award & Outperformed
2016 MVP
2013 MVP
2010 Region Excellence Award
Presidents Award – Maui
President Runner Up Award – Caribbean Cruise
WORK EXPERIENCE
MERCK & COMPANY, INC. – Minnesota 2010 – Present
Hospital Account Manager 2010 – Present
*MN Merck Women’s Network Co-Chair
*Ops Liaison Team Lead
*Remote Engagement Team Leader
*2021-2017 Highest Bridion Annual Sales
*District Conference Call Chair
*New Hire Trainer
*2020 2020 Awarded Integrated Account Management N. Central Region Rep Partner of the Year
*2020 Presented Pharmacy Playbook at National Sales Meeting
*2020 Q2 MVP
*2020 Presented Mayo Health System to Managers, Directors and their teams
*2019 Directors Award
*2018 Directors Award & Outperformed
*2017 Director Award & Outperformed
*2016 MVP
*2016 Successfully launched Bridion & Singularly Drove positive formulary access in all accounts
*2016 Award – Cross-functional leadership across Mayo Enterprise
*2013 MVP
*2011 Region Excellence Award
*2010 Region Excellence Award
SCHERING PLOUGH PHARMACEUTICALS – Minnesota
Pharmaceutical Hospital Institutional Sales Rep 2006-2008
*2008 Finished at 119% of Integrilin Goal
*2007 Ranked in Top 8% in Nation Rated “Exceeds”
*2006 Ranked Top 17% in Nation
District Sales Manager 1997-2006
*2005 District Ranked Top 3% in Nation for Zetia
*2004 District Ranked Top 1% in Nation for Nasonex
*2003 District Ranked Top 3% in Nation for Nasonex
*2002 District Ranked Top 5% in Nation for Nasonex
*2001 District Ranked #1 in Region in Central Region for total sales results
*2000 President Runner Up Winner – District Finished 2nd in Nation – Caribbean Cruise
*1997 Presentation in French to the Schering Plough field force of over 275 people in Paris FRANCE
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse - Bachelor of Science – Majors: Marketing & French
University of Caen – FRANCE – International Marketing Emphasis