Project Manager

Posted on: 2006-03-19

MARIE FORTIER [email protected] EDUCATION Rutgers Business School Newark, NJ M.B.A., Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing. Dean’s Award, Esterly Memorial Scholarship, GPA 3.80, Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA B.S., Biochemistry, minor in Chemistry. Phi Sigma Honor Society for Life Sciences RELEVANT SKILLS High level skills with Microsoft Access, Excel, Powerpoint and Word, SPSS, SQL and other data analysis tools Comfortable with both Windows and Macintosh operating systems and internet-savvy Experience with syndicated, secondary sales and marketing databases Have conducted both qualitative and quantitative research studies, including survey design Analysis of market research data using statistical methods, including correlation and regression, cross-tabulations, and trend and forecast analyses Familiar with use of multidimensional scaling and conjoint analysis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE December, 2004 – January, 2006 NATC, Inc. Hightstown, NJ Project Manager Utilized information technology and marketing skills with small professional services firm, assisting in coordination of network installation as well as preparation of technical presentations and marketing initiatives. August, 2004 – December, 2004 IMS Health Blue Bell, PA Account Service Representative Provided pharmaceutical clients with support related to IMS databases, primarily related to sales management. Applied analytical skills to solving sales and marketing issues for pharmaceutical clients using IMS data. Summer, 2003 Bristol-Myers Squibb Plainsboro, NJ Marketing Intern Conducted analysis of sampling patterns and procedures utilizing internal and external data sources in order to introduce a new sample allocation methodology for mature antibiotic product, with the goal of better distribution of the resource to sales territories where potential ROI was greatest. Assisted brand team in preparation for national sales meetings, POAs and other product-related tasks. 1994-1996 Nextran, div. Baxter International Princeton, NJ Information Specialist Improved utilization of corporate information resources through installation, training and integration of new and existing technology, including multiple business and research data systems. Coordinated acquisition of materials for all areas of the business, from laboratory research and computer equipment to office supplies. 1993-1994 Sterling Winthrop Pharmaceuticals Collegeville, PA Chemical and Biological Database Coordinator As part of a multi-functional team, reduced research compound sample handling delays between multiple research and development sites within the company. Increased utilization of resources via end-user training, new application development and continuing client support for multiple research database systems. 1989-1993 Molecular Design Limited Parsippany, NJ Applications Instructor For the market-leader in discovery database software for the pharmaceutical research industry, delivered classroom training, which made substantial contributions to corporate revenue and was consistently ranked as excellent, thus creating repeat business. Provided feedback from client experiences to sales and marketing which enabled better customer focus, relationships and improved revenue opportunities. 1986-1989 Becton Dickinson Parsippany, NJ Technical Specialist Provided technical expertise on entire primary care practice product line to end-users as well as sales force and internal staff. Research Chemist Participated in design and development of new products for the physician office marketplace, including evaluation of innovative concepts to determine viability. Assisted in clinical as well as laboratory trials.