Elegant Resume
Laura Ventura
Individual with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
with a high degree of initiative. Very process, project management
and detail oriented while providing execution excellence. Possesses
superior interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully
partner and influence to build lucrative relationships and support
business strategies.Experience
Site Director ~ Drug Studies America - Sept 2011 to present
Management and organization of complex clinical research trials to
provide highly successful operations. Develop and execute business
strategies to exceed financial and tactical goals. Create and
aggressively implement sales, marketing and patient recruitment
plans. Building and maintaining relationships to acquire business
from domestic and international pharmaceutical companies.
Coordinate all regulatory compliance, communications and
documentation with the DEA and FDA. Recruit, develop and direct all
staff with a focus on improving competency and efficacies.
Reporting and oversight of all financial aspects of the business.
Continuous Project Management training and Certification as a
Clinical Research Coordinator.Professional Sales Representative,
Neuroscience ~ King Pharmaceuticals (Pfizer acquired 1/2011) - 2008
to Aug 2011 Pain specialist delivering clear, concise medical
communications with confidence and conviction to improve physician
treatment outcomes and significantly increase their prescribing
market share. Project management of territory planning, resource
allocation, budgeting, implementation, product launches, reporting
and development of relationships with physicians and their
staff.Professional Sales Representative, Neuroscience ~ Solvay
Pharmaceuticals - 2004 to 2008 Promoted within the company from
Project Management Team Coordinator to Professional Sales Rep.
Represented the company on community relations committees, visiting
global executives and as the top Sales Trainer.Project Management
Team Coordinator ~ Solvay Pharmaceuticals - 2000 to 2004 Promoted
within the company from Technical Writer to Project
Coordinator.
Facilitated Project Management activities across four
therapeutic areas focusing on execution excellence. Led
cross-functional teams identifying and tracking tasks, resources,
timelines, budgets and marketing plans.
Defined and directed project goals, objectives, critical success
factors, milestones, and risks.
Partnered with physicians and health care professionals to
conduct clinical research studies.
Technical Writer, Research & Development ~ Solvay
Pharmaceuticals - 1999 to 2000 Responsible for technical writing,
editing reports, SOP manuals and facilitating communications on FDA
submissions.
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator ~ Simione Central -
1996 to 1999 Created and revised marketing literature and web site
for a software company serving the home health care industry.
Coordinated trade shows, booth design and national meetings.
Wrote press releases and edited SEC filings relating to
acquisitions and public offerings.
Fundraising, PR & Volunteer Coor. ~ GA Chapter-National
Hemophilia Foundation, 1990 to 1996
Project planning, volunteer training, budgeting and reporting
multiple large scale fund raising projects. Initiated new events
and developed goals and volunteer committees to successfully
execute each event.
Conducted corporate solicitation and PR campaigns resulting in
increased funding for the organization's services.Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism ~ University of Georgia, 1990
Advertising/Public Relations Major, Business & Graphic Design
Minors
305 William Falls Drive
Canton, Georgia 30114
[email protected] 770-265-5633
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