Health Care, Patient Liaison, Clinical Sciene

Jan Nitti, MPH

***.*****@*****.*** 973-***-**** Tampa, FL 33615

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jan-nitti-9b8351204

Professional Summary

Dynamic and accomplished healthcare executive with a passion for patient engagement and advocacy, rare disease education, clinical trials and healthcare policy. Proven track record in medical sales, clinical trials, start-ups, project management, product development and stakeholder engagement across nonprofit, public health, and biotech sectors. Specializes in navigating complex healthcare systems and empowering patients through education and support.

Professional Experience

Raynaud’s Association

Board of Directors 2007 – Present

- Deliver webinars focused on Raynaud’s and autoimmune conditions

- Act as liaison and patient engagement lead among patients, nonprofits, pharma, biotech, and clinicians

- Write advocacy-focused newsletter content and manage documentation

- Promote patients in development of patient/health care provider relationships

- Participate in product utilization for disease states with vendors and patients

Scleroderma Foundation – Tri-State Chapter, NY

Tri-State Liasion & Patient Advocate 2002 – 2015 Part time

- Supported patients and caregivers through education and outreach

- Led successful Senate-level advocacy for fibrosis research funding

- Designed and marketed fundraising materials supporting patient education

- Utilize social media services for focus groups, consultations and follow-ups

- Educate patients in decision making choices, lifestyle changes, and different treatment options

Be Your Best Advocate, LLC

Author & Public Speaker 2008 – 2011

- Published the self-help workbook “Be Your Best Advocate”

- Designed tools for medication tracking, preparation for doctor visits to improve physician communication and patient decision making

- Conducted workshops, webinars, and conferences nationwide using social media for follow-ups and patient empowerment

- Utilize social media for follow-ups, patient empowerment and personal consultations

- Empower patients to actively manage their health and provide ways to self-monitor their care

Becton Dickinson (BD), Franklin Lakes, NJ

Progressive Roles: Project Manager Lead Sales Specialist Primary Sales Consultant / Key Account Manager- Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Lead in Product Development 1989 – 2007

- Project Manager (2001 – 2003): Start-up Division- Led cross-functional implementation of BD.id software in hospitals; collaborated across departments for seamless integrations, education, training and customer retention of proper protocol in bedside treatment

- Lead Sales Specialist (2003 – 2005): Directed national sales funnel rollout and CRM training; served as main contact for customer support strategies, product development strategies and clinical usage of BD products

- Primary Sales Consultant / Key Account Manager: Managed sales, product implementations, and territory expansions; piloted alternate site sales and generated over $500K in new revenue; received Top Sales Award and handled multi-site account upgrades

-Clinical Research Associate (1998-2003): Developed protocols, executed clinical trials and preformed data analysis and roll-out plan for new blood collection devices

- Worked with IRB committee and director level personnel in execution and completion of trial

Education

- Cornell Yang University – Work Incentive Practitioner Certification (Online)

- Rutgers University -Master of Public Health Administration (MPH) Magna Cum Laude

- Felician University – B.S. Medical Laboratory Sciences Magna Cum Laude

- Florida PL-215 Licensed Health & Life Insurance Agent

Specialized Skills

- Patient Engagement, Technology Integration, Patient Education and Empowerment, Improvement Strategies

Policy & Advocacy: Medicare, Medicaid, SSDI/SSI, SNAP, TANF, Work Incentives

- Sales & Marketing: Product Launches, CRM Tools, Territory and Sales Funnel Development

- Project Management: Start-ups, Cross-functional Teams, Workflow Optimization, Education, Implementation, Go-lives, Customer retention and Rollouts, Train the Trainer Education

- Communication: Public Speaking, Patient Liaison, Educational Writing, Virtual Training

- Technology: Salesforce, Zoom, Microsoft Office, ROI Analysis, CRM, TEAMS, All social media platforms

- Compliance: HIPAA, CMS Guidelines, Reimbursement Strategy, CLIA, OSHA

Publications

Author: Be Your Best Advocate: A Workbook for Improving Your Life with Scleroderma

- Be Your Best Advocate Publishing, LLC

- https://www.raynauds.org/2020/10/22/keeping-warm-in-the-emergency-department/

- https://www.raynauds.org/2021/03/01/when-digital-ulcers-occur/

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