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JESSICA BOWLER

New York

Summary

Pharmaceutical Professional with exemplary track record Seasoned Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operational Excellence, CMAO, Specialty Care, Rare Disease

PFIZER INC
06.2024 - Current
  • Serve as the Director of Business Operations for the US and Global Rare Disease Team Leads
  • Drives alignment and coordination of goals, priorities, and efforts across Rare Disease Medical Affairs categories and asset teams, and with other cross functional partners.
  • Contributes as a thought partner to develop and define future looking vision, mission, and strategic initiatives.
  • Establishes and maintains a structure for co-creation and prioritized co-execution of Global and US medical plans.
  • Supports the implementation of organizational/team-specific change management plans for Specialty Care Medical affairs, in collaboration with the Change Management team members.
  • Leads identifying, raising/sharing, and implementing best practices; ensuring consistency in overarching processes and systems, where needed; and developing partnerships with key colleagues in other functional areas to ensure ongoing alignment and efficiency.
  • Develops and maintains business relationships with Finance, Procurement, Compliance and Operational Excellence colleagues to assist in Medical Affairs project advancement.
  • Drives the creation/implementation of medical processes, appropriate SOP's, working with key stakeholders, to support strategy and execution of Medical Affairs, data generation/communication activities.
  • Coordinates with other Operational Excellence Team members across categories to standardize approaches, processes, SOPs, etc.
  • Supports asset-specific governance committees to drive forward effective decision-making.
  • Supports assigned Medical Affairs activities/initiatives including Ad boards and medical congresses - including development and monitoring of project and program plans and tracking of milestones.
  • Leads stakeholder and process coordination to ensure effective launch planning, in collaboration with Launch Excellence team members.
  • Drives agendas and supports facilitation of Medical Team meetings, ensuring minutes are recorded and filed.
  • Provides presentation development support for internal meetings.
  • Develops and leads tracking of performance / activity measurements (metrics) as appropriate, and shares / coordinates with the Medical Impact and Outcomes team.
  • Collaborates and aligns with key internal stakeholders and other Operational Excellence colleagues for consistency and alignment as appropriate.
  • Responsible for all aspects related to financial management, forecasting and accruals for assigned Assets within Rare Disease.
  • Provides budget and resource information to Medical Lead(s) to enable optimal portfolio management and alignment between priorities and resource allocation.
  • Develops integrated Medical project / program budget plan for Assets within Rare Disease.
  • Collaborates with Medical, Finance, and Financial Systems teams to ensure accurate forecasting and budget management.
  • Responsible for maintaining financial information and data integrity in source system/platform(s), including partnering with the Portfolio on Demand (POD) team and other key stakeholders to support timely contracting and project/financial tracking.
  • Develops and maintains project forecast to provide management with accurate YTD budget spend.
  • Provides financial guidance and serve as resource for questions.
  • Manages process and development of the Asset within Rare Disease for the Operating Plan.

Director, Business Engagement Lead, North America

PFIZER INC
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Indirect Procurement, responsible for overseeing North America stakeholder management & key supplier performance management.
  • Categories include Consulting, Professional Services, Medical Affairs, Sales Services, Market Research, Access and Affordability, Media & Non-Working Media, Data & Syndicated Reports.
  • Engage in Key Internal and External Strategic Stakeholder Discussions.
  • Manage Tactical Supplier Performance Processes & Supplier Development Programs.
  • Maximize Value for Pfizer Stakeholders with Key Suppliers.
  • Understand Business Requirements and Develop Sourcing Strategies that Align with Company Goals and Objectives.
  • Drive Supplier Innovation by Providing Input on New Products, Technologies & Processes that can Deliver Exceptional Value to Pfizer.

Associate Director for Marketing & Sales Procurement

PFIZER INC
01.2006 - 01.2023
  • Marketing & Sales Procurement, responsible for Marketing Agencies (HCP/DTC/Med Ed/PR/Payer & Access).
  • Manage Omnicom, IPG & Publicis Relationship for Pfizer Inc. (~$200 MM Annually).
  • Work in Partnership with Marketing & Medical Stakeholders on RFPs, Vendor Management and Contracting.
  • Received Numerous UpJohn awards for my Partnership and 'above and beyond' Support to my Stakeholders.
  • Mentor and Leverage Diverse Suppliers for Pfizer Business.
  • Build Strong Relationships with Internal Stakeholders in order to Source the Right Agencies to Support the Work.
  • Ensure the 'Fix Before Fire' Approach with all Agency partners and Internal Stakeholders.
  • Monitor Competitive Intelligence and the Market Landscape to Ensure we are Using the Right Strategies/Agencies.
  • Organize and Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRSs) with our Agency Partners.
  • Hired, Trained and Manage Three Team Members in a new HUB Model in Tampa, FL.
  • Maintain Preferred Supplier Lists in all Relevant Categories.
  • Leverage Innovation and Innovative Ideas where makes sense for Pfizer and the Business.
  • Oversee Agency Audits and Negotiate Rebates and Contract Amendments/Governance Letters as a result of the Findings.
  • Lead and Implement Cost Savings Initiatives for my Customer Groups.
  • Supported Publications Sourcing and Patient Assistance Call Centers.
  • Managed and Mentored the Marketing & Sales Analysts in support of the Marketing & Sales Procurement Organization with a primary focus on savings, project support, contracts, negotiating and benchmarking rates and overall Marketing & Sales information gathering (e.g. dashboards, category strategies, project read-outs, maintaining Ariba).
  • Rapidly On-boarded to assist the Marketing & Sales Procurement Global Lead with the PMO support for the Global Commercial Operations (GCO) Project/Reorganization from September 2011-January 2012.

Associate Director for PGRD Procurement

PFIZER INC
01.2006 - 01.2023
  • PGRD Procurement, responsible for Development and Medical Strategic Sourcing Support.
  • Worked with internal customers to investigate and evaluate resourcing strategies that captured global quality and cost advantages, aligned with Pfizer's strategic imperative to leverage scale.
  • Coordinated and Led RFI and RFP processes, reverse auctions and negotiation meetings with vendors.
  • Led and Implemented cost savings initiatives for each of the following customer groups: Pfizer Medical Information, Pfizer Safety, Surveillance and Reporting, Outcomes Research and Publications Group.
  • Cost Savings associated with each project ranged from 1 to 25 million dollars annually depending on breadth and scope of the project.
  • Managed assigned Development and Medical initiatives on a Global basis with an annual spend of approximately $100 million.
  • Developed and Led high level global strategic sourcing project teams that resulted in internal process changes, supplier alliances and the leveraging of global spend for assigned commodities.
  • Served as an advisor to all client groups by explaining the advantages and disadvantages associated with different purchase options including comparison of supply sources and market analysis.
  • Implemented and Oversaw Governance and Supplier Relationship Management Programs.
  • Awarded Individual Performance Awards by Medical Publications and Medical Information Groups 2007-2012 in recognition of significant contributions to these groups.

Senior Clinical Study Manager, Exubera US Clinical Team

PFIZER INC
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Developed and Managed Two Phase 3b Exubera Studies.
  • Selected and Managed Multiple CRO Project Teams and Other Vendors.
  • Developed Protocol, CRFs, Contracts & Budgets, Selected Investigators and Planned Investigator Meetings.
  • Conducted/Oversaw Pre-Site, Initiation, Monitoring and Close-Out Visits; Co-Monitored at least 10% of the sites.
  • Ensured Good Clinical Practice Compliance according to FDA/GCP, ICH Guidelines and Pfizer SOPs.
  • Responsible for all Study Related Timelines, Forecasting and Payments.
  • Monitored and Managed Study Progress and Communicated Essential issues to the Medical/Marketing Team.
  • Participated actively in Task Forces throughout the organization that streamlined processes, developed efficiencies and created SOPs and procedures (CSM Forecasting and US Medical Sourcing Strategy).
  • Mentored CSMs across the organization and assisted with on-boarding new team members to the US Exubera Team.

Clinical Study Manager, Viagra US Clinical Team

PFIZER INC
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Responsible for Closing-Out a Phase IV Viagra Quality of Life Study.
  • Developed, Managed and Closed-Out a Phase I Viagra Food Effect Study.
  • Developed and Managed a Phase IV Viagra ED & LUTS Study.
  • Selected and Managed a Phase I Unit, Multiple CROs and Other Vendors.
  • Developed Protocol, CRFs, Contracts & Budgets, Selected Investigators and Planned Investigator Meetings.
  • Conducted/Oversaw Pre-Site, Initiation, Monitoring and Close-Out Visits; Co-Monitored at least 10% of the sites.
  • Ensured Good Clinical Practice Compliance according to FDA/GCP, ICH Guidelines and Pfizer SOPs.
  • Responsible for all Study Related Payments.
  • Monitored and Managed Study Progress and Communicated Essential issues to the Medical/Marketing Team.
  • Participated in an SOP Task Force to Develop the New Monitoring SOP (CT-08) and the PRE Training Materials.

Senior Associate Clinical Study Manager, Women's Health Team

PFIZER INC
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Responsible for Closing-Out a Phase IIIb HRT Study.
  • Developed and Managed a Phase IV HRT Study.
  • Selected and Managed a CRO.
  • Developed Protocol, CRFs, Contracts & Budgets, Select Investigators and Plan Investigator Meeting.
  • Oversaw Pre-Site, Initiation, Monitoring and Close-Out Visits; Co-Monitored at least 10% of the sites.
  • Ensured Good Clinical Practice Compliance according to FDA/GCP, ICH Guidelines and Pfizer SOPs.
  • Responsible for Grant Payments.
  • Monitored and Managed Study Progress and Communicated Essential issues to the Medical/Marketing Team.

Clinical Research Scientist, Project Manager

ORGANON INC
West Orange
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Three years research and development experience from Research Associate to Project Manager.
  • Co-developed, multi-center (105) Phase III b anti-thrombotic study.

Clinical Research Associate, Research And Development Specialist

ORGANON INC
West Orange
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Co-developed, multi-center (80) Phase III b anti-thrombotic study.

Regulatory Compliance Associate

BARTON & POLANSKY
New York
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Company Overview: Contract Research Organization
  • Support for clinical trials including monitoring, data management, programming, project management, regulatory, contracting, and the like.
  • Contract Research Organization

Clinical Trials Administrator

MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING
New York
01.1994 - 01.1998
  • Four years of progressively more responsible positions in project management and clinical trials.
  • Department Of Medicine, Genitourinary Oncology.

Education

MBA - Health Care Administration

Baruch College/Mount Sinai School Of Medicine
New York, NY
06.1998

BA - Health and Society

University Of Rochester
Rochester, NY
05.1994

Skills

  • Project management
  • Financial management
  • Change management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Process improvement
  • Regulatory compliance

Professional Development

  • Harvard Business School EDGE Essentials Training Program, 01/01/25
  • Procurement Leaders America Conference, 03/01/23
  • WBENC Meeting, 03/01/22
  • Panel Speaker WBENC Meeting, 03/01/22
  • NGLCC, 08/01/19
  • ANA Finance meeting, 03/01/19
  • Procurement Professional Development Council, 01/01/12
  • Partnerships in Clinical Trials Annual Planning Meeting, 01/01/09
  • Guest Lecturer to Second Year MBA Class at Baruch College/Mount Sinai School of Medicine's MBA in Health Care Administration, 01/01/02

Timeline

Director of Operational Excellence, CMAO, Specialty Care, Rare Disease

PFIZER INC
06.2024 - Current

Director, Business Engagement Lead, North America

PFIZER INC
01.2023 - 01.2024

Associate Director for Marketing & Sales Procurement

PFIZER INC
01.2006 - 01.2023

Associate Director for PGRD Procurement

PFIZER INC
01.2006 - 01.2023

Senior Clinical Study Manager, Exubera US Clinical Team

PFIZER INC
01.2005 - 01.2006

Clinical Study Manager, Viagra US Clinical Team

PFIZER INC
01.2003 - 01.2005

Senior Associate Clinical Study Manager, Women's Health Team

PFIZER INC
01.2002 - 01.2003

Clinical Research Scientist, Project Manager

ORGANON INC
01.1999 - 01.2001

Clinical Research Associate, Research And Development Specialist

ORGANON INC
01.1999 - 01.2001

Regulatory Compliance Associate

BARTON & POLANSKY
01.1998 - 01.1999

Clinical Trials Administrator

MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING
01.1994 - 01.1998

MBA - Health Care Administration

Baruch College/Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

BA - Health and Society

University Of Rochester

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