Chief Marketing Officer

Martin Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer to Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. 

Boston, MA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Thane Wettig to the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.  Intarcia is a leading biopharmaceutical company that develops the Medici Drug Delivery System for serious/chronic diseases.  Prior to joining Intarcia, Mr. Wettig was VP, Global Marketing at Eli Lily.

President

Martin Partners Recruits President to Mueller Sports Medicine

Prairie du Sac, WI – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. John Cayer to the position of President at Mueller Sports Medicine.  Mueller is a privately-held  leader in Sports Medicine.  Prior to joining Mueller, Mr. Cayer was the Vice President of Integrated Marketing at Abbott.

Vice President, Sales

Martin Partners Recruits Vice President of Sales to Amēda, Inc.

Buffalo Grove, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Michael Shaughnessy to the position of Vice President of Sales at Amēda, Inc.  Amēda is a medical equipment consumer products company and is backed by Crimson Investment Partners. Prior to joining Amēda, Mr. Shaughnessy was President, Global Diagnostics at Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

General Manager, Canada

Martin Partners Recruits General Manager, Canada to TerSera Therapeutics

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Pierre Gauvreau to the position of General Manager, Canada at TerSera Therapeutics.  TerSera acquires and develops specialty pharmaceutical products and is backed by GTCR.  Prior to joining TerSera, Mr. Gauvreau was National Director of Sales at CSL Behring, Canada.

Vice President, Marketing

Martin Partners Recruits Vice President, Marketing to OPKO Health, Inc.

Miami, FL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Scott Moomaw to the position of Vice President, Marketing at OPKO Health, Inc.  OPKO Health is a medical test and medication company focused on diagnostics and pharmaceuticals.  Prior to joining OPKO Health, Mr. Moomaw was Associate Vice President of Marketing at United Therapeutics.

Director, Health Policy HEOR

Martin Partners Recruits Director, Health Policy HEOR to Amgen.

Thousand Oaks, CA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Jeffrey Lemay to the position of Director, Health Policy HEOR at Amgen.  Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company.  Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Lemay was Director, Government Channel Strategy, Policy, and Market Access at Allergan, Inc.

Senior Director, Market Access

Martin Partners Recruits Senior Director, Market Access to OPKO Health, Inc.

Miami, FL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Lesly Charanza to the position of Senior Director, Market Access at OPKO Health, Inc.  OPKO Health is a medical test and medication company focused on diagnostics and pharmaceuticals.  Prior to joining OPKO Health, Ms. Charanza was Head of Market Access at Infinity.

Marketing Director, Promotions

Martin Partners Recruits Marketing Director, Promotions to Amgen.

Thousand Oaks, CA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Patrick Hylton to the position of Marketing Director, Promotions at Amgen.  Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company.  Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Hylton was Associate Director, Marketing at Bristol Meyer Squib (BMS).

Vice President, Sales

Martin Partners Recruits Vice President, Sales to Amgen

Thousand Oaks, CAMartin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Christine Fox to the position of Vice President, Sales at Amgen.  Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company. Prior to joining Amgen, Ms. Fox was Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations at SagePath Medical.

Director, Patient Engagement

Martin Partners Recruits Director, Patient Engagement to Cedars-Sinai Health Systems

Los Angeles, CAMartin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Jennifer Ortiz to the position of Director, Patient Engagement at Cedars-Sinai Health Systems.  Cedars-Sinai is the largest nonprofit hospital in the western United States.  Prior to joining Cedars-Sinai, Ms. Ortiz was a Senior Consultant at Kaiser Permanente – WLA Medical Center.

Director, Consumer Marketing

Martin Partners Recruits Director, Consumer Marketing to ACADIA Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, CAMartin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Rebecca Chow to the position of Director, Consumer Marketing at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals.  ACADIA is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on small molecule drugs in neurological and related central nervous system disorders. Prior to joining Acadia, Ms. Chow was Senior Manager, Patient Marketing for Amgen’s Oncology Business Unit.

Associate Director, New Product Commercialization

Martin Partners Recruits Associate Director, New Product Commercialization at Biogen Idec

Weston, MAMartin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Graig Suvannavejh to the position of Associate Director, New Product Commercialization at Biogen Idec.  Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world.  Prior to joining Biogen, Mr. Suvannavejh was Senior Analyst at MLV & Co.

Chief Financial Officer

Martin Partners Recruits Chief Financial Officer to AuraSense Therapeutics

Skokie, ILMartin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. David Snyder to the position of Chief Financial Officer at AuraSense Therapeutics.  AuraSense is a biotech firm specializing in the therapeutic treatment of cancer and skin disorders.  AuraSense is backed by Bill Gates as well as AbbVie Biotech Ventures.  Prior to joining AuraSense, Mr. Snyder was Executive Vice President & CFO at Cellular Dynamics.

Executive Director, Marketing

Martin Partners Recruits Executive Director, Marketing to Amgen

Thousand Oaks, CAMartin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Hilliard Paige, Jr. to the position of Executive Director, Marketing at Amgen.  Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company. Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Paige was Executive Director, Hypertension & Metabolism Franchise at Daiichi-Sankyo, Inc.

Director, Commercial Operations

Martin Partners Recruits Director, Commercial Operations to Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

New York, NYMartin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Matt Nestor to the position of Director, Commercial Operations at Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.  Keryx is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in pharmaceutical products for the treatment of renal disease.  Prior to joining Keryx, Mr. Nestor was Director, Marketing Effectiveness and Co-Creation at Millennium, The Takeda Oncology Co.

Chief Executive Officer

Martin Partners Recruits Chief Executive Officer to Allied100

Woodruff, WIMartin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. James Lawrence to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Allied100.  Allied100 is B2C/B2B eCommerce company that created the first online site for lifesaving products and training. Allied100 is backed by the private equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners.  Prior to joining Allied100, Mr. Lawrence was President & CEO at Bellacor.com, Inc.

Senior Director, Commercial Information Management

Martin Partners Recruits Senior Director, Commercial Information Management at Biogen Idec

Weston, MAMartin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Dominique Hurley to the position of Senior Director, Commercial Information Management at Biogen Idec.  Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world.  Prior to joining Biogen, Ms. Hurley was Senior Director, Commercial Systems at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.

Partner

Martin Partners Recruits Partner to bioStrategies Group

Chicago, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Phillip E. Benson to the position of Partner at bioStrategies Group.  bioStrategies is a healthcare consulting firm focused on commercial strategies for new and existing healthcare products and technologies. Prior to joining bioStrategies, Mr. Benson was Product Director, New Product Development for Genentech.

Chief Financial Officer

Martin Partners Recruits Chief Financial Officer at Cambridge International

Cambridge, MDMartin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. John Belza to the position of Chief Financial Officer at Cambridge International.  Cambridge International isa manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions.  Prior to joining Cambridge, Mr. Belza was CFO at Carat Security Group.  Cambridge International is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners.

Senior Manager, Commercial Effectiveness

Martin Partners Recruits Senior Manager, Commercial Effectiveness at Biogen Idec

Weston, MAMartin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Tim Buck to the position of Senior Manager, Commercial Effectiveness at Biogen Idec.  Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world.  Prior to joining Biogen, Mr. Buck was Senior Analyst at Scientia Advisors.

International Sales Director

Martin Partners Recruits International Sales Director at Cambridge International

Cambridge, MDMartin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Agustin Loya to the position of International Sales Director at Cambridge International.  Cambridge International is a manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions.  Prior to joining Cambridge, Mr. Loya was the Latin America Sales Manager at Dorner Manufacturing Corp. Cambridge International is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners.

Director, Global Marketing, Avonex

Martin Partners Recruits Director, Global Marketing, Avonex at Biogen Idec

Weston, MAMartin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Robin Jolliffe to the position of Director, Global Marketing, Avonex at Biogen Idec.  Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world.  Prior to joining Biogen, Ms. Jolliffe was Executive Director, Marketing at Amag Pharmaceuticals.

International Sales Director

Martin Partners Recruits International Sales Director at Cambridge International

Cambridge, MD Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Marcel Kloesmeijer to the position of International Sales Director at Cambridge International.  Cambridge International is a manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions.  Prior to joining Cambridge, Mr. Kloesmeijer was Commercial Director at BMA Nederland BV, Woerden, the Netherlands. Cambridge International is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners.

Director, Forecasting

Martin Partners Recruits Director, Forecasting at Biogen Idec

Weston, MA Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Paul Nee to the position of Director, Forecasting at Biogen Idec.  Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world.  Prior to joining Biogen, Mr. Nee was Senior Director, Forecasting, Pricing, and Commercial Analytics at Humane Genome Sciences.

Senior Product Manager

Martin Partners Recruits Senior Product Manager at Biogen Idec

Weston, MA Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. George Pylyp to the position of Senior Product Manager at Biogen Idec.  Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world.  Prior to joining Biogen, Mr. Pylyp was Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations at Arion Devices LLC.

Senior Director

Martin Partners Recruits Senior Director to Genentech Inc.

So. San Francisco, CA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Megha Verma to the position of Senior Director at Genentech Inc., a worldwide leading biotechnology pharmaceutical company.  Prior to joining Genentech, Ms. Verma was Director, Global Market Access at Pfizer.  

Reimbursement Director, Global Pricing & Payor Planning

Martin Partners Recruits Reimbursement Director, Global Pricing & Payor Planning to Amgen

Thousand Oaks, CA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Michelle Claase to the position of Reimbursement Director, Global Pricing & Payor Planning at Amgen. Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company.  Prior to joining Amgen, Ms. Claase was Sr. Manager, Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb.

Director, Medical Science Liaison

Martin Partners Recruits Director, Medical Science Liaison to Knopp Biosciences LLC

Chicago, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Sam Allen to the position of Director, Medical Science Liaison at Knopp Biosciences LLC, a growing drug discovery and development company.  Prior to joining Knopp Biosciences, Mr. Allen was the Director, Medical Affairs at NeurogesX.

Senior Director, Customer Communications

Martin Partners Recruits Senior Director, Customer Communications to Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.

Cambridge, MA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Sharon DeBacco to the position of Senior Director, Customer Communications at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. Ironwood is a leading pharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Ironwood, Ms. DeBacco was Senior Director, Digital Marketing at Astra Zeneca.

Sales Manager

Martin Partners Recruits Sales Manager at Medivation

San Francisco, CA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Daniel Thompson to the position of Sales Manager at  Medivation. Medivation is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Medivation, Mr. Thompson was Senior Director of Sales and Sales Operations at Metagenics.

Director, Reimbursement

Martin Partners Recruits  Director, Reimbursement to Amgen

Thousand Oaks, CA –  Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Lars Mueller to the position of Director, Reimbursement atAmgen. Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company.  Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Mueller was an Independent Consultant.

Director of Sales

Martin Partners Recruits Director of Sales to Medivation

San Francisco, CA –  Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Christopher Shanahan to the position of Director of Sales at  Medivation. Medivation is a biopharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Medivation, Mr. Shanahan was Senior Oncology Regional Business Director at Janssen Biotech.

Controller

Martin Partners Recruits Controller to NorthShore University HealthSystems

Evanston, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Jeff Biesczat to the position of Controller to NorthShore University HealthSystems. NorthShore is a premier not-for-profit healthcare system. Prior to joining NorthShore, Mr. Biesczat was a Finance Director at Wrigley.

Director, HEOR

Martin Partners Recruits Director, HEOR to PriceSpective

Blue Bell, PA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Phil Cyr to the position of Director, HEOR to PriceSpective, a management consulting firm specializing in the biopharmaceutical arena.  Prior to joining PriceSpective, Mr. Cyr was Associate Director at Navigant Consulting.

Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communications

Martin Partners Recruits Senior Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communications to NorthShore University HealthSystems

Evanston, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Carol Franczek to the position of Senior Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communications to NorthShore University HealthSystems.NorthShore is a premier not-for-profit healthcare system. Prior to joining NorthShore, Ms. Franczek was Vice President, Marketing Effectiveness Practice Leader at Absolutdata.

Chief Strategy Officer

Martin Partners Recruits Chief Strategy Officer to Cambridge BioMarketing

Boston, MA Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Maureen Franco to the position of Chief Strategy Officer to Cambridge BioMarketing. Cambridge BioMarketing is a Boston healthcare marketing agency serving pharmaceutical and biotech industries.  Prior to joining Cambridge BioMarketing, Ms. Franco was Vice President, Global Brands at Genzyme Corporation.

Associate Director, Market Research

Martin Partners Recruits Associate Director, Market Research to Medivation

San Francisco, CA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Laura Cantrell to the position of Associate Director, Market Research to Medivation. Medivation is a biopharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Medivation, Ms. Cantrell was Senior Group Manager, Global Strategic Analytics at COC, Inc.