29 - 31 October, 2012
Princeton, NJ

Conference Day Two

Tuesday October 4, 2011


7:15 Registration and Networking Breakfast
Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:00 Opening Remarks By the Conference Chair
Richard Whitehead, COO, CSL Software
Opening Remarks By the Conference Chair

Richard Whitehead
COO, CSL Software

Richard is Chief Operating officer of CSL Software Solutions Inc. (the US arm of CSL), and one of the founders and owners of CSL Global. CSL are the acknowledged experts in electronic pharma coaching, and also have pharma customized solutions for key account management and incentive compensation. He is known as a thought leader on the topic of field force coaching, and speaker at man [read more]
8:15 Speed Networking Activity
Get to know your fellow attendees!
8:30 Keynote Panel Discussion: Rethink Your Commercial Models—Enhancing Sales and Marketing Operationsfor Improved Business Outcomes
Pamela Buford, Director, US Urology Franchise & Leader US Consumer Marketing Center of Exc, Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
Fred Lord, Director, Novartis Oncology Field Effectiveness, Novartis Oncology
Many factors are contributing to a shift in the pharmaceutical commercial model. Health care reform has created a greater focus on health outcomes and cost effectiveness research. Providers and payers are more closely linked with the rise of hospital systems and Accountable Care Organizations. How can your sales and marketing teams continue to provide value? This session looks at:
  • Trends in key account management strategies
  • How to utilize cross-functional teams to maximize presence with key accounts
  • Examples of new customer-centric sales models that deliver valuable information and relevant services to stakeholders
  • How to do more with less resources and less time in front of a physician
  • The benefits of a group practice strategy
  • Considerations for specialty pharma—which models are working?
Pamela Buford

Pamela Buford
Director, US Urology Franchise & Leader US Consumer Marketing Center of Exc, Astellas Pharma US, Inc.

Pamela A. Buford Director, Urology Marketing Astellas Pharmaceutical Ms. Buford is an accomplished business professional with proven proficiencies in marketing, strategy and employee development over a career that spans 17 years in domestic and international brand management, e-business and consumer marketing. She has demonstrated strong business acumen, marketing fundamentals, and consumer insigh [read more]
Fred Lord

Fred Lord
Director, Novartis Oncology Field Effectiveness, Novartis Oncology

9:00 Challenging Assumptions: Rethinking Your Customer-Facing Strategy
Steve Corby, Vice President, Market Research and Analytics, Campbell Alliance
The healthcare industry and the stakeholders within it are constantly evolving. Those pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers that are able to evolve ahead of the overall industry will be well positioned to succeed in the market, while those that fall behind or make the wrong decisions may have a hard go of it. One area that manufacturers must change is the way they think about and design customer-facing roles. The old assumptions that drive a company’s coverage, frequency, and deployment decisions have become stale and inappropriate to use as blanket assumptions to drive informed decision making. This session will discuss and challenge some of the major assumptions used by manufacturers to design their customer-facing roles. Specifically, participants will leave the session with an understanding of how to think about:
  • Market coverage in terms of market concentration, how far to reach within the market, and how to account for the impact of non-prescriber influencers on customer segments
  • The appropriate frequency to use with customer segments, taking into consideration different customer needs, time per call, and local-level variables
  • The design and deployment of customer-facing roles, with a specific look at having one point-of-contact vs. multiple specialized roles, and the importance of relationships on performance
  • Implications for customer-facing roles moving forward
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Steve Corby
Vice President, Market Research and Analytics, Campbell Alliance

Steve Corby is a Vice President in Campbell Alliance’s Market Research practice which provides custom physician, patient & payer market research & analytic services as well as several syndicated audits unique to the industry. In his client facing role he has provided many clients innovative market research, analytic and strategic consulting solutions to their busine [read more]
9:35 The Business Case For CBIM Implementation
Stephen Malam, IT Manager, Infonis International
Alfredo Nissim, President, Infonis International
Founded in 1987, INFONIS INTERNATIONAL is a multinational development of CRM and BI solutions to support commercial and marketing areas, from strategy to operations, within the Pharmaceutical industry. Creator of the CBIM concept (CRM+BI), INFONIS product suite Elite CBIM Powersales Edition is the first true online/offline solution that combines all transactional CRM functionalities for salesforce automation and efficiency management, with a unique analytical perspective thanks to the integration of the leading BI tool QlikView™, to support decision making. Additionally, a Mapping module with all healthcare structure layers showing geolocated KPIs for activity rescheduling, routing, reporting and dashboarding on-the-fly, as well as a module for Incentive self-calculation based on both qualitative and quantitative Objectives allowing user’s forecasting, represent high added-value optional integrations. Of course, Elite CBIM Powersales Edition runs from the cloud as a SaaS on various platforms, from desktops to tablets and smartphones, using Windows, Android or iPhone/iPad OS. For more information, visit us at www.infonis.com
Stephen Malam

Stephen Malam
IT Manager, Infonis International

Alfredo Nissim

Alfredo Nissim
President, Infonis International

10:05 Networking and Refreshment Break
Networking and Refreshment Break
10:45 Reducing Commercial Development Risk When Facing Clinical and Regulatory Uncertainty
Barrett McGrath, VP, Commercial Development, Intermune, Inc.
For emerging companies having development-stage assets, commercial development investment can be a critical and difficult decision. Building commercial infrastructure is expensive, time-consuming, and extremely risky. If a key asset fails in Phase III or worse, at FDA approval – much of the investment could be for naught, forcing the reduction of human and other resources. These investment risks can be mitigated through the use of strategic outsourcing of key elements of the commercial infrastructure. The challenge lies in deciding what to outsource, and what and when to build in-house. This presentation will outline a framework that emerging companies can use to guide them through this critical decision-making process.
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Barrett McGrath
VP, Commercial Development, Intermune, Inc.

Barrett S. McGrath is Vice President, Commercial Development at Intermune, an emerging biotechnology company based in Brisbane, CA. At Intermune, Barrett led the commercial development effort for Intermune’s lead compound, pirfenidone, which Intermune was prepared to launch in the US in May 2010, prior to receiving a Complete Response from the FDA. With an EMA approval of Esbriet ( [read more]

11:15 Keynote Case Study
Vyom Bhuta, Director, Life Science Business Consulting, Cognizant
Tom Jirele, Principal & Digital Center of Excellence Lead, Cognizant Enterprise Analytics Practice, Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. With over 50 delivery centers worldwide and approximately 111,000 employees as of March 31, 2011, Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top-performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Visit us online at www.cognizant.com for more information.
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Vyom Bhuta
Director, Life Science Business Consulting, Cognizant

Vyom Bhuta, Director - Life Sciences Business Consulting. Vyom leads Cognizant’s Life Sciences Business consulting group with a focus on commercial pharma (sales & marketing). Vyom has over 14 years of combined industry and management consulting experience providing business transformation, commercial operations, technology services to Life Sciences companies in North America and A [read more]
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Tom Jirele
Principal & Digital Center of Excellence Lead, Cognizant Enterprise Analytics Practice, Cognizant

Tom Jirele, Principal & Digital Center of Excellence Lead, Cognizant Enterprise Analytics PracticeTom is based in Bridgewater, NJ, USA and has been with Cognizant Enterprise Analytics Practice for 4 years. He has a strong analytical background in methodology and marketing analytics. He has been involved in the design and evaluation of marketing tactics using personal and non-person [read more]
11:55 VIP Think Tank and Luncheon Workshop- No One Knows The Challenges You Face Better Than Your Peers
Mike Capaldi, Vice President, North American Corporate Social Responsibility & Institutional Relations, Sanofi
Eleanor Chye, Executive Director, AT&T Mobility Product, mHealth & Pharma, AT&T
Barrett McGrath, VP, Commercial Development, Intermune, Inc.
As the head of a sales or marketing team, your job is complex and constantly evolving. Find out how other industry leaders are handling some of your most pressing issues with in-depth tactical benchmarking

BUT YOU’RE NOT ALONE!

Join your VP level peers at the PharmaForce VP Think Tank. Gain honest feedback, debate strategic ideas and share high level insights in an intimate, closed door forum for 75 minutes. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to learn how your counterparts are increasing commercial profitability through innovative sales and marketing strategies. This is an invitation only session. If you wish to participate or would like to nominate your VP-level sales or marketing colleague, please contact Kristin Paulick, Program Director at kristin.paulick@wbresearch.com Hosted by: AT&T
Mike Capaldi

Mike Capaldi
Vice President, North American Corporate Social Responsibility & Institutional Relations, Sanofi

Mike Capaldi is Associate Vice President, North American Corporate Social Responsibility & Institutional Relations for Sanofi-aventis US. Mike is based in the Bridgewater, NJ U.S. headquarters and is in his 15th year with the organization.He is responsible for establishing relationships within the Healthcare community to advance platforms such as Care Coordination and Pr [read more]
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Eleanor Chye
Executive Director, AT&T Mobility Product, mHealth & Pharma, AT&T

Eleanor Chye leads AT&T’s product team to conceptualize and bring to market our suite of enterprise offerings in the mobility healthcare and pharmaceutical space. Her mHealth and Pharma product team develops solutions that draw on best-of-breed mobile connectivities, applications and wireless devices to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce the costs of care. Solutions are being d [read more]
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Barrett McGrath
VP, Commercial Development, Intermune, Inc.

Barrett S. McGrath is Vice President, Commercial Development at Intermune, an emerging biotechnology company based in Brisbane, CA. At Intermune, Barrett led the commercial development effort for Intermune’s lead compound, pirfenidone, which Intermune was prepared to launch in the US in May 2010, prior to receiving a Complete Response from the FDA. With an EMA approval of Esbriet ( [read more]

11:55 Interactive Roundtable Discussion Groups
Michael Leonetti, Executive Director, Contract Sales, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Joe Martinez, RPh, PDE, PPC, HEOR Liaison, Northeast, Optimer Pharmaceuticals
John P. Oroho, Esq., Principal, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Aaron Ricker, Perceptor, Sales Operations, Sanofi
After a busy morning of active listening, keynotes and networking, take control of your own event experience. Don’t be shy! Ask questions (or answer them!) of other conference attendees who are dealing with the same challenges as you. After 30 minutes, when the bell rings, move on to your second table for a repeat performance with a fresh topic!

In the last 10-15 minutes, each roundtable facilitator will share the 3 take-aways from each discussion.

Benefits:

  • Network with industry peers with very similar challenges, interests and responsibilities
  • Take a deep dive into a niche topic in an intimate and informal setting moderated by a subject matter expert
  • Don’t miss out on any discussions or learnings by staying for the roundtable wrap ups at the end of the sessions
  • Bonus - Leave PharmaForce with 10 key take-aways you can put into action as soon as you return to the office

Topics:

1. Integrating a CSO strategy into sales operations

2. The impact of FDA regulations on product marketing and approvals

3.Going mobile

4. Achieve Sales and Marketing Alignment for Improved Promotional Performance

5. New Strategies for partnering and proving the value proposition to managed care

Michael Leonetti

Michael Leonetti
Executive Director, Contract Sales, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Mike is an accomplished Pharmaceutical Executive with 25 years of successful experience in a variety of key leadership capacities. He has demonstrated diverse leadership skills while developing highly visible Pharmaceutical alliances resulting in multi-billion-dollar partnerships. In his current position, Mike is Executive Director, Contract Sales Forces, where Mike leads multiple primary care con [read more]
Joe  Martinez, RPh, PDE, PPC

Joe Martinez, RPh, PDE, PPC
HEOR Liaison, Northeast, Optimer Pharmaceuticals

Joe is in Health Economic and Outcomes Research, HEOR Liaison - Northeast, Managed Markets for Optimer Pharmaceuticals. He provides health outcomes and clinical support to Managed Markets Clients, Medicaid and Medicare Part-D clients. Joe is also very active within the comparative effectiveness arena. Prior to joining Optimer, Joe was the Senior Managed Care Liaison for Amylin Pharmaceuticals for [read more]
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John P. Oroho, Esq.
Principal, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.

John Patrick Oroho is a principal of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. His practice is concentrated in the area of federal and state regulatory compliance with respect to the Prescription Drug Marketing Act ("PDMA"), anti-kickback, false claims, patient inducement, and Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse. Mr. Oroho is the Executive Vice President of Porzio Pharmaceutical Services, [read more]
Aaron Ricker

Aaron Ricker
Perceptor, Sales Operations, Sanofi

Aaron has been in the pharmaceutical industry for the past six years and served as an officer in the military prior to this. His career with sanofi aventis began in field sales, where he worked in various capacities, before entering his current role in Closed Loop Marketing. He is also currently pursuing his MBA through the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Concurrent track sessions begin, feel free to alternate between tracks to customize your experience
Concurrent track sessions begin, feel free to alternate between tracks to customize your experience
3:15 Networking and Refreshment Break
Networking and Refreshment Break
5:00 Main Conference Day One Concludes, Join Us for the PharmaForce Cocktail Reception Sponsored By Netezza
After a busy day of solution-focused sessions, relax with fellow speakers and attendees. Take advantage of the opportunity to network and share ideas off-line.
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