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Options for Sexual Health offer current sexual and reproductive health care, information, and education from a feminist, pro-choice, sex positive perspective in British Columbia and the Yukon.

I worked as Vice President Americas, Asia, Pacific at Nordic Pharma, where I manage a portfolio in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rheumatology, and Critical Care. I supervised pharmaceutical team, marketing and commercial, Finances, and HR professionals. I negotiated and close multimillion-dollar contracts in America, Asia, and Pacific regions, while leading partners in various countries and fostering and maintaining lucrative working relationships with all stakeholders. I oversaw geographically dispersed team of 30 individuals, assess performance, identify skills gaps, evaluate training needs, and conduct training sessions to improve productivity and efficiency. Highlights of accomplishment in this role include: • I served as a member of the executive committee team to support successful implementation of company strategy and business plan as well as manage business development and P&L efforts. • I successfully oversaw the registration of the first product in Japan; commercialization will commence in the next year; • I managed affiliates in Canada and Japan to turn the organization into an international company as well as achieve revenue, expense targets, and corporate objectives.

In this role, I managed business development efforts, monitored multimillion-dollar P&L, and grew existing partnerships with stakeholders. I ensured seamless implementation and execution of commercial strategy by managing all commercial functions and working with key functional areas. I supervised 10 direct reports, assessed performance, identified skills gaps, evaluated training needs, and conducted training sessions to improve productivity and efficiency. Highlights of accomplishment in this role include: • I was hand-picked by the executive management team to establish a market and initiate alliance in Canada; sourced and managed an office, onboarded best-fit talents, implemented reporting functions, created the affiliate, and fostered and maintained lucrative working relationships with local doctors and pharmacies. • I spearheaded the development and successful launch of an entirely new product in Sexual and Reproductive Health across 25 countries, while coordinating sales and marketing functions, leading registration stages, and negotiating with government for pricing reimbursement. • I captured 60% of the market share in three years.

I supported successful acquisition of Linepharma by Nordic Pharma through managing and closing due diligence process. I led marketing strategies, worked with 25 global partners, negotiated pricing with government, ensured adequate supply of product, and collaborated with partners in reviewing marketing plan. I directed sales and marketing teams in Canada and Japan, prepared schedules, set goals, and delegated tasks and responsibilities. Highlights of accomplishment in this role include: • I orchestrated vision and strategy for launching products for the first time in Australia, Latin America, and African countries. • I facilitated successful acquisition and sales of the company by performing due diligence process. • I played a key role in closing multimillion-dollar deals in 20 countries across the Europe, Asia, and LATAM.

I oversaw the responsibility of managing and scaling company operations across new territories, developed international partners, built strong network, and worked with manufacturers. Highlights of accomplishment in this role include: • I successfully completed registration process of the product in Canada, while launching products in Europe, Australia, LATAM, Africa. • I developed and led distributors’ network in 15+ countries by closing g exclusive distribution agreements.

I was selected by the management team to develop company operations from scratch, build processes and procedures, and source global partners and local pharmaceutical companies. I defined and implemented business development processes as well as performed financial modeling. Highlights of accomplishment in this role include: • I envisioned effective business strategy, negotiated contracts, and closed deals in Europe, Australia, and the US, which positioned the company as an emerging organization and built positive rapport.

I provided litigation and counseling services to public and private clients, such as French national and local Governments, French administrative territorial divisions, and other Governmental organizations.