PEGGY FRONGILLO BSN, RN
** **** **** **** *******, MA 207-***-**** ************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Responsible for developing and engaging with KOL’s, health professionals, researchers (including APP’s, fellows and residents) by providing scientific and medical information about products, clinical trials and disease management. Successful Abstracts & Posters submissions to SNO, AACR, ACRO, ESMO, WFNOS, ONS; Advisory Boards, & responsible for Medical Inquiry requests.
• Supported and managed a clinical trial for break through cancer pain in the northeast.
• Participated in sales training, clinical management and staff development as part of a resource team.
• Organizing a sales territory, putting together a business plan, dedicated to exceeding established goals.
• Making initial contact with customers, turning those contacts into strong relationships.
• Knowledge of Managed Care Strategies, GPO’s and contracting associated with Hematology Oncology products.
• CEO Circle Winner, Sales Specialist of the year, Multiple award winner. CORE COMPENTENCIES
KOL Development *Clinical Trials Phase IV *Cross Functional Collaboration *Innovation Driver & Problem Solver *Strategic Focus *Speaker training *Self-starter *Multiple Product Launches *Effective time management *Consultive Sales Techniques
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
4/16-11/23 (mass layoff) NOVOCURE Inc, NH: Medical Science Liaison, US Field Engagement Medical Affairs, Sr. Tumor Treating Fields Specialist, New England, NY, NJ
• (9/22) MSL-Northeast-Provided scientific information related to Tumor Treating Fields for Glioblastoma, Lung & Ovarian clinical trial pipeline,
• (2/21) Sr. Tumor Treating Field Specialist (Medical affairs) (TTFS)-Pan tumor Northeast,
• (1/20) TTL Field Trainer-East
• (1/19) Thought Leader Liaison Northeast, provided education (Commercially) for the CNS market, Speaker Training, FDA Certifications, Resident Framework Programing and Patient Support groups /Open Houses
• (4/16) Territory Business Manager ME, NH, VT-Promoted (TTFields) in the defined region 07/13-1/16, GALENA PHARMACEUTICALS, Portland OR: Oncology Clinical Liaison- included 13 states in the Northeast, New England, NY, NJ, PA, MD, MI, OH, DE.
• 1/14-1/16-Oncology Clinical Liaison (OCL) Provided fair balanced medical information through scientific exchange. Supported clinical trial program to KOL’s/investigators. Provided education to gauge the needs of customers and support those needs as part of the clinical team to both internal and external customers. Responsible for presenting product information at all society and professional meetings. Integral role in training sales team, prepare for product launch.
• 7/13-1/14, Territory Business Manager-New England/Upstate NY Promoted a rapid onset opioid to TIRF REMS certified clinicians in Medical Oncology, Pain Management and Palliative Care throughout New England and upstate New York. 07/12-07/13, ACARIA HEALTH, Orlando, FL: MA Specialty Pharmacy Oncology Executive, Responsible for all professional representation of the company to all prospective and existing Oncology clients in MA, which include physicians KOL, nursing agencies, hospitals, community- based organizations, individual patients, case managers, nurses and discharge planners. 03/10-12/11, DENDREON, Seattle, WA: Immunotherapy Sales Specialist Effectively launched the novel autologous cellular immunotherapy for the treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer in the New England with the focus of concentration in academic institutions. Communicated appropriate technical, therapeutic and product information to providers, promoted the use of Provenge. Customers included, key hospital administrators, CFO’s, cancer center directors, oncologists, urologists, nurses, pharmacists, P&T committees, teaching institutions, hospitals and formulary committees.
Successfully coordinated simultaneous complex selling situations from enrollment to certification by presenting to high-level academic executive C Suite-CEO, CFO, Cancer Center Directors, Clinical Pharmacy Directors, and Purchasing.
07/08-03/10, EISAI Inc., Woodcliff Lake, NJ: Senior Oncology Sales Specialist Responsible for achieving annual sales objectives for (3) products promoted to both Hematology and key Dermatology specialties covering the Northeast territory of ME/NH/VT/Western MA/CT. Responsible for maintaining relationships with key KOL’s to expand brand awareness. 04/04-07/08, ABRAXISBIOSCIENCE, Los Angeles, CA : Senior Oncology Sales Associate Strategically launched new product Abraxane for the treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer. Developed advocates to help achieve territory goals. Responsible for achieving annual sales objective for ME/ NH/ VT/ MA territory through the development and maintenance of key customer relationships. Key customers include: physicians, nurses, pharmacists and administrators in: pharmacy and therapeutic groups, teaching institutions, and formulary committees. Implementing and utilizing effective techniques and marketing strategies to create and expand product demand. Responsible for arranging effective educational support programs. 10/97-4/04, AVENTIS PHARMACEUTICALS, Bridgewater, NJ: Senior Oncology Sales Associate Promoted Oncology therapies to Oncologists, nurses and pharmacists in the ME/ NH/VT territory. Worked closely with patient advocacy groups and patient support groups, identified and developed Regional & National speakers within my territory. Promoted Breast CA, Lung CA, Cardiac, and Endocrine products.
(1988-1997) Coastal Women’s Healthcare, South Portland, ME/ Mercy Hospital, Portland, ME Staff R.N., wrote and developed Hazard Communication Plan, maintained all OSHA regulations. Counseled gestational diabetics, Trained and state certified professional staff to be HIV counselor, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, and Student in labor and Delivery, & Med/Surg Units. Responsibilities included supervising staff nurses on unit while providing all areas of patient care through physician orders for the unit. Organized strategic monthly meetings. Implemented and maintained all policies and procedures for the office. Resource member for Clinical Nurse Development Team.
EDUCATION
1990 Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Southern Maine, Portland ME,
*Current ME/MA Registered Nurse License *Current member ONS-Oncology Nurse Society