Donna Abercrombie
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with more than 20 years dedicated to achieving positive patient outcomes, forging partnerships, developing and executing strategies, and cultivating a high-performance culture. Known for natural curiosity and a growth mindset, challenging norms to drive optimal results and engage stakeholders effectively.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Science Liaison
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - Current
- Enterprise Engagement lead for Oceania Medical Affairs with pipeline phase III clinical trial molecules
- Gastrointestinal clinical trial lead
- National KOL gastrointestinal management lead
- Global Medical and Global Clinical liaison for Celiac Disease trial programs with principal investigator (PI) introductions for site feasibility and selection
- Mentor, including training and in field coaching, for new Medical Science Liaison employees
- Consistencies project member with focus on Veeva ChaRM CRM medical excellence
- GEM (Growth and Emerging Markets) Engage Train the Trainer which facilitating two virtual GEM Engage GI chapter sessions
- Collaboration with Learning and Development manager in facilitating GEM Engage sessions with Medical Affairs team with the aim of strengthening Oceania medical field excellence
- GEM Stretch assignment for six months leading projects across regional advisory board, monthly regional publication updates and regional GI Engage training
Medical Science Liaison (Gastroenterology) QLD/SA/WA and New Zealand
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
01.2022 - 08.2023
- MSL for Inflammatory Bowel Disease portfolio with regional responsibility across Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and New Zealand
- Medical launch lead New Zealand, including KOL identification and engagement
- Strategic medical planning, including KOL mapping, engagement, and data dissemination
- Cross-functional GI team member involving brand planning, publication updates, scientific upskilling (including competitors)
- Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) KOL management, Global Medical Affairs (GMA) and regional liaison for intestinal ultrasound study
- Clinical trial site liaison for post-marketing IBD studies in collaboration with GMA and appointed Clinical Research Organisation (CRO)
- Formalised IBD publication review process, which resulted in sharing best practice at GEM level
- Lead for state based medical/commercial monthly meetings
- Mid-year cycle meeting committee member 2022
- MSL Excellence Program (APAC), including presentation on KOL mapping and planning.
Executive Product Specialist
11.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Product Specialist
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Responsibility for the promotion of two products, one a biologic, for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) covering Brisbane north region
- Highest national sales to target December end 2020, for both promoted brands
- High level stakeholder engagement, internal and external, within IBD.
Casual Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Uniting Care
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Casual position to maintain AHPRA registration.
Medical Marketing Manager ANZ
Perrigo Australia
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Brand and portfolio management of over 120 product skus manufactured in Australia – total annual value approximately $25M
- Key therapy areas of fertility, anaesthesia, infection prevention and dermatology
- People management of a graphic designer to facilitate artwork from promotional material, website management through to product labelling and packaging October 2017 to March 2019
- KOL and governing body engagement for product launch and market access strategy
- Company lead on building partnerships with relevant health bodies, e.g., ANZCA and the Australian Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance
- Third party stakeholder engagement, e.g., creative, and digital agencies, PBAC consultancy
- Project lead on new product development teams through Stage Gate process
- Project lead for Sales Force CRM implementation
- Project partner for TGO 91 & 92 product labelling adherence
- Key regulatory and technical affairs commercial lead in TGA submissions
- Management of annual advertising/promotion budget and associated cost centres
- Responsibility for product training education, including in field coaching, and onboarding of new employees
- Coordination lead for national conference sponsorship, meetings, and events
- Management of Perrigo Australia website and relevant TGA compliance standards.
Registered Nurse- Emergency
Uniting Care Health
02.2011 - 11.2018
- Level two (acting) nursing position November 2015 – June 2016
- Responsibility for the nursing assessment and management of patients (paediatric to elderly) across varying health complaints
- Team leader/department shift coordinator across day, evening, and night shift
- Yearly competency updates in Advanced Life Support, IV cannulation, CVAD and numerous patient pathway assessments.
Medical Marketer
Perrigo Australia
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Brand and portfolio management of over 120 product skus manufactured in Australia – total annual value approximately $25M
- Key therapy areas of fertility, anaesthesia, infection prevention and dermatology.
Product Specialist
Genzyme
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Statewide position promoting newly approved multiple sclerosis medication to neurologists, MS nurses and hospital pharmacists
- Launch of second oral therapy to market for MS patients from a PFP to PBS listing within Queensland
- KOL engagement with key neurologists specialising in MS.
Hospital Sales Specialist
Merck Sharp Dohme
08.2010 - 02.2011
- New national team in rheumatology employed August 2010
- Statewide responsibility to co-promote anti-TNF inhibitors to rheumatologists, relevant nurses, and pharmacists
- First line product detail for Symponi and second line detail for Remicade.
Product Specialist
UCB Pharma
01.2008 - 06.2010
- MA compliant promotion of specialty products in epilepsy and parkinson’s disease across Queensland neurologists, nurses, and hospital pharmacists
- Internal sales representative on medical and marketing committees
- Sales mentor
- Formulary submission and PFP management.
Key Account Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
11.2006 - 07.2007
- Sales promotion and account management of travel vaccine portfolio across Queensland.
Registered Nurse
Brookfield Aged Care
07.2003 - 08.2005
- Responsible for senior nursing care of elderly residents and staff supervision
- Position ensured nursing registration maintained.
Hospital Territory Manager - Oncology
Aventis Pharma
09.2002 - 07.2003
- Sales promotion of chemotherapy agent, Taxotere, indicated for breast and ovarian cancer
- Development and implementation of state business plan for breast and ovarian markets, not previously done within organisation.
Hospital Sales Manager/Key Account Manager
AstraZeneca
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Management of three hospital sales representatives across three therapeutic areas: anaesthesia, anti-infective and wound drains
- Coordinator for hospital territory team meetings comprising thirteen members
- Marketing campaign group member for anaesthesia and anti-infective
- Key account position newly created within organisation
- Post patent management of general anaesthetic product via hospital tenders and contract negotiations and implementation Key company contact at Queensland Health level across all company therapy areas
- Implementation of business solutions through special pricing agreements across a range of products in Queensland private hospital market.
Hospital Specialist Representative – Anaesthesia
AstraZeneca
11.1999 - 03.2001
- In field promotion of local and general anaesthetic product portfolio, included targeted controlled infusion device in SE Melbourne.
Medical Representative – Gastrointestinal
AstraZeneca
01.1999 - 11.1999
- In field promotion of Losec to GP’s and retail pharmacists in Victorian territory
- Cross-functional promotion with respiratory and cardiovascular representatives
- Coordination of territory dinner meetings and sponsorships.
Registered Nurse
Monash Medical Centre
05.1998 - 12.1998
- Orientated to paediatric emergency care, acute care, resus, and triage
- Highly competent in all aspects of emergency nursing across above areas of care.
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane Hospital
05.1997 - 05.1998
- Completed 12-month transition support program
- Orientated and competent in acute care, resus area and outpatients.
Education
Leadership Development Program -
Macquarie University
01.2022
Master of Business Administration (enrolled) -
Griffith University
01.2022
Certificate -
Mental Health First Aide
01.2021
Bridging Program: Medicines Australia Code of Conduct Edition 19 -
University of Tasmania
01.2020
Foundations of Directorship -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
01.2015
Code of conduct update to maintain accreditation. -
Medicines Australia
01.2013
Certificate- Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Association -
Deakin University
01.2000
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
01.1997
Skills
- Strategic Partnerships
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Senior Medical Science Liaison
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - Current
Medical Science Liaison (Gastroenterology) QLD/SA/WA and New Zealand
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
01.2022 - 08.2023
Executive Product Specialist
11.2021 - 01.2022
Casual Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Uniting Care
12.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Product Specialist
11.2019 - 10.2021
Medical Marketing Manager ANZ
Perrigo Australia
03.2018 - 10.2019
Medical Marketer
Perrigo Australia
08.2017 - 03.2018
Product Specialist
Genzyme
07.2012 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse- Emergency
Uniting Care Health
02.2011 - 11.2018
Hospital Sales Specialist
Merck Sharp Dohme
08.2010 - 02.2011
Product Specialist
UCB Pharma
01.2008 - 06.2010
Key Account Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
11.2006 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse
Brookfield Aged Care
07.2003 - 08.2005
Hospital Territory Manager - Oncology
Aventis Pharma
09.2002 - 07.2003
Hospital Sales Manager/Key Account Manager
AstraZeneca
08.2000 - 08.2002
Hospital Specialist Representative – Anaesthesia
AstraZeneca
11.1999 - 03.2001
Medical Representative – Gastrointestinal
AstraZeneca
01.1999 - 11.1999
Registered Nurse
Monash Medical Centre
05.1998 - 12.1998
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane Hospital
05.1997 - 05.1998
Leadership Development Program -
Macquarie University
Master of Business Administration (enrolled) -
Griffith University
Certificate -
Mental Health First Aide
Bridging Program: Medicines Australia Code of Conduct Edition 19 -
University of Tasmania
Foundations of Directorship -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Code of conduct update to maintain accreditation. -
Medicines Australia
Certificate- Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Association -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
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