Teresa Callands Hargrave
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Sandy Spring, Md 20860 Cell Ph: 240-***-****
Email: *************@*******.*** VM: 800-***-**** x7746
Summary of Qualifications
• Extensive experience in healthcare industry as a pharmaceutical rep; diagnostics, oncology, cardiology, and internal medicine.
• Extensive pharmaceutical sales experience calling on major academic centers, DOD facilities and large group practices in Washington D.C. & Baltimore.
• Significant training and knowledge of key accounts: IDNs and GPOs.
• Extensive knowledge of HCPCS coding, DRGs, HOPPS for hospital reimbursement and RBRVS for physician practice reimbursement.
• Extensive experience launching new products and gaining formulary approval, most recent launch in 2010.
• Strong collaborative, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and computer skills; excellent problem solver.
Education
Boston University-
Master of Science, Business Administration
University of Virginia-
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Biology, 30 hours
Professional Experience
Lantheus Medical Imaging 2008- present
(Formerly known as Bristol Myers Squibb Medical Imaging)
Cardiovascular Imaging Territory Manager
(Washington DC, MD, Northern Virginia)
• Conducts market analysis; identify opportunities for conversion and growth of Cardiolite & Definity, cardiac agents and Ablavar, MRA agent.
• Assesses hospital processes regarding patient flow; identify issues which need addressing to ensure successful use of products to improve patient care.
• Provides solutions to address lab needs regarding patient flow and effective use of technical and clinical resources within the department relative to product use.
• Provides reimbursement support/updates for Part A and Part B coverage.
• Fosters solid relationships with C-level executives and diverse staff members to ensure focus is on improving quality of care.
• Assesses hospital needs: recommending/providing appropriate training tools and resources to successfully implement using our products.
• Conducts business analysis presentation for administrators: demonstrating the benefit of appropriate contrast use; cost effectiveness and appropriate use of hospital resources.
• Presents product information to pharmacy professionals and product advocates to obtain formulary approval.
• Coordinate appropriate speaker programs & clinical site visits.
• Develops annual business plans to ensure success.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company: 1990-2008
Cardiovascular Territory Imaging Manager: 2004-2008
(Washington DC, MD, Northern Virginia)
• Promoted the clinical benefits of Cardiolite, a cardiac imaging tracer, to physicians to improve patient management decisions and outcomes.
• Coordinated technical training and clinical site visits.
• Provided in-services and presentations for nuclear, cardiology and internal medicine staff for continuing education.
• Provided reimbursement information/updates for Part A & Part B coverage.
• Served as assistant District Sales Trainer
Territory Business Manager, Oncology: 2001-2004
(Washington DC, MD Eastern Shore)
• Presented information to oncology professionals regarding clinical utility of Paraplatin and Taxol, chemotherapy agents.
• Coordinated speaker programs to promote clinical utility of products.
• Provided reimbursement support for Medicare Part A & Part B coverage
• Provided patient support as needed: education, informational brochures and information regarding drug assistance.
• Analyzed market conditions and targeted accounts for optimal sales results.
• Developed annual sales forecast based on best projection of market opportunities.
• Developed local key opinion leaders to promote clinical utility of BMS oncology products.
Territory Manager: 1998-2001
(Washington DC, MD, Northern Virginia)
• Responsible for selling Innohep for treatment of DVT and Quadramet, treatment for metastatic bone cancer pain and Verluma for staging of small cell lung cancer.
• Sold benefits of all products to appropriate healthcare providers: oncologists, imagers and internal medicine.
• Provided in-service presentations to educate and train staff regarding the antithrombotic agent and deep vein thrombosis and cancer agents.
• Coordinated speaker programs to promote clinical benefits of diagnostic oncology agents for small cell lung cancer and metastatic bone cancer.
Sr. Cardiovascular Imaging Specialist: 1990-1998
(Washington DC, MD, Northern Virginia)
• Promoted the clinical benefits of Cardiolite for the detection and management of coronary artery disease cardiology professionals.
• Presented clinical information, training and support for nuclear medicine and cardiology professionals for IV Persantine, an agent that mimics exercise for patients who cannot exercise adequately.
• Promoted the clinical benefits of Coumadin, an anticoagulant for the prevention of heart attacks, strokes and clots to healthcare professionals involved in treating those patients.
• Coordinated technical training and clinical site visits for appropriate use.
• Provided in-services and presentations for nuclear, cardiology and internal medicine staff for continuing education.
• Presented information to pharmacy professionals and product advocates to obtain formulary approval.
• Provided Medicare reimbursement support/presentations/updates for Part A and Part B coverage for hospital and private practices.
• Served as District Reimbursement Specialist
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Nuclear Cardiology for the Technologist, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, 2003, 2004, 2006
• Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT, ACC/ASNC, 2006, 2007
• Miller Heiman Strategic Selling, 2005, 2006
• Langevin “Train the Trainers 101” workshop, 2007
• “Communication Skills for Successful Management”, 2007
• Shapiro Negotiations Institute: Negotiating with The Power of Nice, Nice vs. Nasty, Listening for Negotiators, 2005, 2006
• American Society Of Echocardiography, 2009
• American Society of Critical Care Physicians, 2010
Accomplishments
• Awarded DBM SPOT award for: Leading Strategically, Building Alignments, Drives Performance, and Energizes Others, 2006, 2007 & 2008.
• National award winner for retention of high profile account strategic to overall success of district and territory sales, 2008.
• National partner distributor award winner, 2007
• Area Business Director STAR award winner, 2008
• Nominated for Leadership Council, 2006: #2 in District, #15 Nation
• BMS Honor Roll 2005, 2006