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Deborah Bugiera

Cairns

Summary

Results-driven and self-motivated sales and marketing professional with a strong passion for life-saving products and services that improve health and wellbeing. Proven track record in driving product growth and cultivating long-term relationships with healthcare professionals. Seeking to return to the pharmaceutical industry to leverage a natural ability to influence prescribing behaviour of GPs and other healthcare providers.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Relationship & Business Development Manager

Abilifly Support Services
02.2018 - Current
  • Led participant engagement and stakeholder relationship management, ensuring strong connections with ~40 NDIS participants, families, support coordinators, and allied health professionals.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to grow participant numbers and services while maintaining compliance with NDIS Practice Standards.
  • Represented the organisation in community networks and referral pathways, promoting services and building partnerships with external agencies.
  • Managed enquiries, intake processes, and service agreements to deliver seamless participant onboarding experiences.
  • Collaborated with operational teams to align workforce capacity (80 support workers) with participant needs, ensuring quality and continuity of care.
  • Analysed market opportunities and trends to support sustainable business growth and diversification of services.
  • Contributed to marketing initiatives, community events, and promotional activities to enhance brand visibility and reputation.

Business Development Manager

Calanna Wholehealth Pharmacy
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Grew customer base by developing referral partnerships with local doctors, aged care providers, and community organisations.
  • Increased revenue through new health services, product range expansion, and targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Negotiated supplier agreements, improving margins and securing competitive product offerings.
  • Analysed sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and outperform competitors.
  • Supported pharmacy managers in driving operational efficiency and customer experience improvements across multiple locations.

GP Sales Representative

GSK
11.2014 - 10.2016
  • Promoted vaccine portfolio to GPs and healthcare professionals, increasing territory sales and market share.
  • Delivered educational presentations and product training, strengthening provider knowledge and confidence in vaccine use.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with GPs, practice managers, and healthcare staff to drive prescribing uptake.
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets through effective territory management and tailored account strategies.
  • Organised medical education events and supported national immunisation campaigns to boost patient vaccination rates.
  • Monitored competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in all promotional activities.

GP Sales Representative

Novartis
04.2012 - 11.2014
  • Promote and detail pharmaceutical products (osteoporosis vaccine and diabetes treatment) to General Practitioners, allied health professionals, and clinics within assigned territory.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a trusted resource for product knowledge and patient benefits.
  • Deliver persuasive product presentations supported by clinical data, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
  • Develop and execute territory business plans to achieve and exceed sales targets.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends, providing strategic feedback to management.
  • Organise educational meetings, product launches, and professional development sessions for healthcare providers.
  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities, call cycles, and outcomes through CRM systems.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, medical, and sales teams to drive territory growth.

GP Sales Representative

Abbott
02.2010 - 04.2012
  • Promote and detail cardiovascular/antihypertensive products to General Practitioners, practice nurses, and clinics across the assigned territory.
  • Build strong, trust-based relationships with healthcare professionals by delivering evidence-based product presentations and clinical data.
  • Execute territory business plans to achieve and exceed sales targets, with a focus on market share growth and brand positioning.
  • Organise and facilitate educational meetings, product briefings, and professional development events to support prescriber engagement.
  • Monitor competitor activity and identify new opportunities to expand prescribing base.
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, call cycles, and outcomes using CRM systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, medical, and sales) to implement strategic initiatives and promotional campaigns.
  • Ensure compliance with Medicines Australia Code of Conduct and internal company policies in all promotional activities.

GP Sales Representative

Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
01.2008 - 02.2010

Launched and promoted a hypertensive product in a highly competitive market, establishing initial brand presence and generating early adoption among healthcare providers.


Key Achievement: Successfully penetrated a competitive GP market as a first-time representative, driving early adoption and contributing to measurable sales growth.

Education

Bachelor of Business

Monash University

Bachelor of Communication

Monash University

Skills

  • Communication
  • Rapport Building
  • Influencing & Persuasion
  • Territory Management
  • Analytical
  • Resilience
  • Time Management & Planning
  • Teamwork

Interests

  • yoga
  • reading
  • texas hold'em

Timeline

Relationship & Business Development Manager

Abilifly Support Services
02.2018 - Current

Business Development Manager

Calanna Wholehealth Pharmacy
02.2017 - 02.2018

GP Sales Representative

GSK
11.2014 - 10.2016

GP Sales Representative

Novartis
04.2012 - 11.2014

GP Sales Representative

Abbott
02.2010 - 04.2012

GP Sales Representative

Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
01.2008 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Business

Monash University

Bachelor of Communication

Monash University
Deborah Bugiera