Curriculum_Vitae-MSL--Dec. 2016

Alexi Negron, Pharm.D, BS Pharm, HE. MBA Curriculum Vitae Rev. 5/2/23

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Executive Summary

Licensed pharmacist, pharmaceutical industry and healthcare professional with 27+ years of experience, providing medical science liaison services, accurate and in-depth drug information services, as well as, specialized pharmacy services, all within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and academic industry.

A highly accomplished and detail-oriented clinician with broadly diverse expertise encompassing budget management, consulting, relationship development, strategic planning, team leading, and customer satisfaction. An individual who demonstrates solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities as well as evaluate alternatives.

An educator who utilizes exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to develop solid relationships (important key opinion leader relationships).

A results-driven producer with a proven track record of exceeding established goals and contributing to the growth of a company.

An experienced manager, and mentor, with an extensive clinical background, in a variety of medical subspecialties, who has a vast amount of business experience, shrewdness, and perspicacity

Pharmaceutical (Industrial) / Academic / Institutional (Hospital)- Healthcare Experience:

August 2014 to January 7th 2016 (Realignment)Pacira PharmaceuticalsDirector, Medical Affairs—Medical LiaisonSpecializing in a proprietary, extended-release drug delivery technology “DepoFoam®: a multivesicular liposomal platform that encapsulates drugs without altering their molecular structure and then releases them over a desired period of time from 1 to 30 days

Responsible for:

Overall scientific and medical practice expertise regarding the use of EXPAREL and its impact to patients and the health care system.

All medical affairs initiatives and partnerships supporting EXPAREL Supporting and executing overall Medical Affairs strategy that is developed nationally, but executed locally,

through collaboration with all stakeholders Developing strategic alliances with both National and Regional thought leaders, cooperative groups, research

networks, guideline organizations and professional organizations and/or societies Identification of investigators and other opinion leaders while building and maintaining relationships with them

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Developing EXPAREL® Centers of Excellence and establishing a strong network of peer-to-peer educational forums

Developing and supporting initiatives that establish the Value Proposition of EXPAREL to all Key Stakeholders (HCPs providing patient care, Pharmacy – DUE/MUE/economic discussions, C- and D-suite, payers, etc.)

Representing Pacira Medical Affairs in discussions on clinical, health economics and outcomes research regarding Pacira products at stakeholder meetings

Collaborating with Medical Affairs colleague (other MA Directors, CESs and Therapeutic Specialty Groups), direct Pacira Sales reps, indirect Pacira distributors, Marketing and other key Pacira stakeholders implementing a cohesive plan to fully capitalize on the EXPAREL potential.

Developing and supporting Peer to peer programs that promote accurate scientific exchange Providing support, and managing, Investigator Initiated Trials and other initiatives funded by Pacira grants Supporting and bridging the gap between Clinical Development and Pacira R&D, as new products or

expanded indications for existing products near medical practice integration Supporting Pacira Medical Information and making sure our corporate medical responses to medical inquiries

are relevant to current medical practice and understood by health care professionals

March 2013 – August 2014 (Realignment)

Pacira PharmaceuticalsDirector, Scientific Affairs (Northeast)—Medical LiaisonFocus: Post-Surgical Pain management (EXPAREL)

Direct Reports: 4 Scientific Affairs nurses and/or PA’sResponsibilities:

Pacira Area Field Trainer. Train New Hire Surgical Account Specialist, focusing post-surgical pain management

Medical Science Liaison Responsibilities (Northeast) Maintain in-depth knowledge of the needs of the postsurgical pain market Function as a clinical/scientific expert supporting Pacira’s product(s) in the areas of surgical

coverage, follow-up, and customer service Serve as education liaison between internal and external customers Coordinate the development of symposia and continuing education seminars for health care providers

as well as deliver approved presentations at regional POAs, sales training, advisory board meetings and speaker training activities

Develop and maintain relationships with health care providers and attend medical and scientific meetings with the goals of maintaining awareness of current issues and new data; developing and maintaining relationships with health care providers; supporting the appropriate use of manufactures products; and supporting representatives in answering provider questions

Collaborate with Marketing and Sales management to develop scientific strategies to optimize products and development activities in the medical community

Awards / Acknowledgements: East Area 2014 New Hire trainer, Scientific Affairs East Area 2014 “Above and Beyond Award”, Scientific Affairs, For managing numerous projects and people’s

expectations through and incredible amount of obstacles

September 2012 to July 2013

North Shore University Hospital (Manhasset, New York)

Sr. Overnight Clinical PharmacistDiscipline: Hospital Pharmacy Management. Supported the mission of the hospital and pharmacy by identifying, preventing, and resolving drug related problems, while assuring patient safety, improving patient satisfaction and minimize cost



Responsibilities Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, as well as, all other Healthcare

practitioners, to ensure the best of patient care Command thorough knowledge of specific disease states, and the science that promotes safe and

effective pharmaceutical treatment and management (Gastro-Intestinal, Cardio-Vascular Disease, Cardiology, Diabetes, HIV, AIDS, Infectious Dis. / Pain Management {Chronic and Breakthrough Pain}, CNS: A-Typicals and Typicals

Responsible for interpreting physician prescriptions and medication orders and functioned as a drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel. Position combined clinical duties with staffing activities in order to maximize appropriate, safe, and cost effective drug therapy within the hospital

Work very independently, i.e., evenings & night shifts, requiring little supervision. Reports all issues to management in a timely manner

Reviewing patient charts and nursing medication-charting documents for accuracy and completeness to maintain accurate patient profile. Ensures drugs are reordered as per hospital policy and procedure

Providing compatibility information for IV administration of various drugs Screen for drug allergy and drug interactions. Notes drugs or classes of drugs contraindicated in

specific disease states. Conducts pre-admission and discharge patient medication interviews upon request

Contributing to the development of policies and procedures Giving direction and assistance to non-registered pharmacy personnel (technicians and interns) and

other registered pharmacists regarding dispensing activities and the provision of drug information Interpreting and enter drug orders and patient data into computer profile Selecting, preparing, and dispensing drug products to fill inpatient and outpatient prescriptions.

Labels drug products as per procedure Dispensing employee prescriptions, initiates profile system, and provides drug information Maintaining records and inventory of investigation drugs, controlled substances, and methadone Maintaining records of transactions and delivery Manufacturing, preparing, and labeling compounds, solutions, and other sterile products

July 2010 to September 2012

KINGSBROOK Jewish Medical Center (Brooklyn, New York)Sr. Overnight Clinical PharmacistDiscipline: Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, as well as, all other Healthcare practitioners, to ensure the best of patient care. Command thorough knowledge of specific disease states, and the science that promotes safe and effective pharmaceutical treatment and managementFocus: Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes / HIV / AIDS, Infectious Dis./ CNS / Respiratory / Pain Management (Chronic and Breakthrough Pain)

Responsibilities: Consulting Selection of drugs Interacting and updating clinicians periodically Drug information Formulation and preparation IV Compounding (aseptic environment / positive and negative flow hoods) Pharmacokinetics / therapeutic drug monitoring (making or recommending appropriate therapeutic interchanges) Resolving of conflicts professionally Appropriately reviewing physician order(s) and inputting into pharmacy profile system Reviewing drug regimen for drug allergies, rational therapy, contradictions, reasonable dose and route,

reasonable directions, duplication of therapy, drug-drug interactions, other interactions, and adverse drug reactions

Validations of Drug therapy and prescriptions Appling knowledge of pharmacotherapy to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs Developing and maintaining professional relationships with clinicians Communicating with other disciplines and their patient to resolve issues Actively participating in intervention, performance improvement and professional programs



Reporting Adverse Drug Reactions and Medication Errors Providing patient medication counseling upon request Maintaining departmental adherence to state and federal law and professional standards Offering constructive recommendations for improving departmental performance Dispensation and Administration:

appropriately check all medications prior to dispensing routinely worked with “Mckesson Robot” (very familiarized)

December 2008 to June 2010

Desai Pharmacies Inc. (Bronx, New York) DBA: SoundView Pharmacy; Part time employment

Medical Science Liaison / Supervising PharmacistDiscipline: Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes / HIV / AIDS, Infectious Dis. / CNS / Pain Management (Chronic and Breakthrough Pain) / RespiratoryDirect Reports: 7 (Pharmacist, interns, technitions)Territory: Long Island New York, Manhattan New York, Queens NY, and Soundview Pharmacy (Bronx’s)

Responsibilities Medication treatment Management Established and developed collaborative relationships with physicians, Healthcare practitioners, and

key opinion leaders, who specialize in specific therapeutic disciplines Command thorough knowledge of specific disease states and the science that supports a company’s

services within the specific disease state (Cardio-Vascular Dis., Cardiology, Diabetes, HIV, AIDS, Infectious Dis. / Pain Management {Chronic and Breakthrough Pain}, CNS: A-Typicals and Typicals)

Periodically educated internal stakeholders (Pharm.D’s, Pharmacist, Administrators and Sales Force) on specific disease states, it’s treatment and management

Provide leadership, advocacy, and Education advancing Pharmaceutical Science and developing strong clinician / Healthcare relationships

Coordinate, manage and evaluate clinical information while offering the credibility and objectivity of a peer

Perform drug information searches and provided accurate verbal and written response to drug information questions for health care professionals and patients

Consult physicians, nurses and patients on new and existing pharmaceutical products, their bio-availability, side effects, and appropriate dosages

Instituted / Maintained Narcotic Running Inventory Managed Pharmacy Manage-care Contracts (assessment, selection, and set-up and institution) Supervising Pharmacist

Assist in resolving third-party and managed Care issues

Awards / Acknowledgements: Special Achievement Award, For making a differences and increasing productivity, 2009 Acknowledgement Award, Scientific / commerce Above & Beyond Award, Desai inc. SoundView Pharmacy, 2008

July 2006 to November 2008

Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals (Wilmington USBC – Headquarters)

Regional Scientific Manager / Medical Science LiaisonDiscipline: Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / DiabetesTerritory: Long Island New York, Manhattan New York, and Queens NY

Responsibilities Specialized in Cardiovascular Disease, with a focus on Atherosclerosis, Dyslipedemia, Familial and

Non-familial Hyperlipedemia, Heart Disease and Diabetes Established and developed collaborative relationships with academic physicians, researcher, thought

leaders and key opinion leaders, who specialize in specific therapeutic disciplines Identified and supported appropriate research projects, with a focus on Investigator Initiated studies,

and assisting of APRs with submission of investigator initiated trials and compiling of all necessary



documents needed for Research Steering Committee approval Provided medical scientific information / literature for physician education Upon request, increased knowledge of physicians, clinicians, and hospital, as well as, third party

payer administrators with respect to specific pharmaceutical products and its clinical data, as it relates to disease state treatment.

Clinical Presentations: Present balanced scientific data to external customers upon request, being knowledgeable of promotional boundaries Demonstrated value of particular products to healthcare providers through clinical and pharmaco-economic data Periodically carried out formulary presentations to Manage-care organizations (Medicaid, Blue cross Blue shield, HIP,

and Aetna) Periodically presented clinical data at advisory board meetings, speaker training sessions, national sales training

breakouts, manager meeting workshops, and government policy meetings

Co-author and present posters at medical meetings when needed and where appropriate Act as therapeutic team point-person/liaison for specific functions when interacting with other

internal groups (i.e. Brand teams, Medical Affairs, MIC) and provide clinical expertise as needed Act as journal club coordinator and point person for major medical meetings Provided clinical product training as well as periodically educated internal stakeholders (Regional

Scientific Managers, Medical Information and Communications, Hospital Sales Specialist, and national sales trainers, as well as professional sales representatives) on specific disease states, it’s treatment and management

Commanded thorough knowledge of specific disease states and the science that supports the company’s products within those disease states

Provided an insider's knowledge of prospective company and their products Competitive Intelligence:

Attend national and international medical meetings to gain knowledge of current cutting edge medical research

Effectively identify, gather, and forward relevant new knowledge about the external scientific environment that can be integrated into future strategic planning for Medical Affairs

Facilitated medical education activities such as symposiums Coordinated the flow of clinical information and offered the credibility and objectivity of a peer Maintained professional licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of New York and New

Jersey Awards / Achievements:

Special Achievement Award, Medical Affairs, North East Regional Scientific Manager-Cardiovascular, Astra Zeneca. June 2008

Making a Difference Award, Medical Affairs, North East Regional Scientific Manager-Cardiovascular, Astra Zeneca Scientific Affairs, January 2008

Being the Best Award, Medical Affairs , North East CV- RSM, Astra Zeneca Scientific Affairs, 2007 Scientific Commercialization, Medical Affairs, Above & Beyond Award, North East CV- RSM, Astra Zeneca Scientific

Affairs, 2007

October 2005 to June 2006

Ortho Biotech Clinical Affairs, LLC (Division of Johnson & Johnson, Bridgewater, New Jersey)

Medical Information Specialist - Resident Discipline: Medical Information / Chronic Renal Failure / ESRD / Oncology

Responsibilities Answered questions and facilitated the provision of medical information to internal as well as external

Ortho Biotech and Tibotec therapeutic consumers Call center environment experience. Advanced phone call handling techniques. Understanding of

customer social styles and ability to respond to meet caller expectations. Performed CAPIS article coding and signing of the medical literature Performed Adverse Event, and Product Quality Complaint reporting for all Ortho Biotech products Performed Activated Indicator education, analysis, and reporting for specific Ortho Biotech products Evaluated the medical literature and subsequently updated the information packets and package

insert of respective pharmaceutical products



Evaluated articles and studies and updated the medical information team on current issues Evaluated marketing material for medical appropriateness and accuracy Developed and conducted research project

July 2005 to June 2006

St John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions (Queens, New York)

Affiliate Clinical Instructor / Medical Information ResidentDiscipline: Medical Information /Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology/Diabetes / HIV / Infectious Dis. /CNS / Respiratory

Responsibilities Answered daily request for drug information, for academic and clinical instructors as well as, the lay

public Identified, located and evaluated drug information for use by healthcare professionals Maintained knowledge and proficiency of important print and electronic drug information resources Maintained adeptness to ensure the smooth retrieval of information using important electronic

indexing services such as Medline, IDIS, IPA, and others Evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the medical literature Integrated clinical pharmacy knowledge with information retrieval skills to develop clinically relevant

educational materials and responses to drug information questions Managed drug information centers (Long Island Jewish Drug Information Center, and St John’s

University and Allied Health Professions Drug Information center) Developed, organized, and managed power point presentation for St John’s University and Allied

Health Professions faculty Provided didactic and experiential education to Doctor of Pharmacy students Developed and conducted an original research project

January 2006 to June 2006

PACE University, Lienhard School of Nursing (New York, New York)

Assistant ProfessorDiscipline: Pharmacology / Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes / HIV, AIDS / Infectious Dis. CNS / Respiratory

Responsibilities Nursing 464 – Pharmacology and Nursing Care Management

Developed, organized, and managed power point presentations for Co-instructors Taught and lectured on multiple medical and pharmaceutical topics in response too, and as agreed on, according to the

Assistant Professor status agreement Provided didactic and experiential education to Nurse and Nurse Practitioner students

July 2005 to October 2007

Rite Aid Corporation (Flushing, NY 11366)

Pharm.D. / PharmacistDiscipline: Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes / HIV / AIDS / Infectious Dis./ CNS / Respiratory

Responsibilities Provided medical information to physicians regarding disease state management and drug therapy

(focusing on AIDS, HIV and antibiotic therapy) Counseled patients on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to maximize compliance to

drug regimens Utilized clinical skills to assess the progress of HIV patients and provide recommendations Worked collaboratively with other health care professionals to ensure proper pharmaceutical care

outcomes



Interpreted and filled prescriptions in a high volume/high pressured environment Monitored patient profiles for compliance and drug interactions Assisted in resolving third-party billing issues

June 2002 to July 2006

St. Jude Pharmacy & Surgical (Brooklyn, New York)

Pharm.D. (HIV / AIDS / Infectious Dis) / Sr. PharmacistDiscipline: HIV / AIDS / Infectious Dis. / Cardiovascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes / Pain Management (Chronic and Breakthrough Pain) / CNS / Respiratory

Responsibilities Provided medical information to physicians regarding disease state management and drug therapy

(focusing on AIDS, HIV, CNS, and antibiotic therapy) Counseled patients on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to maximize compliance to

drug regimens Utilized clinical skills to assess the progress of HIV patients and provide recommendations Worked collaboratively with other health care professionals to ensure proper pharmaceutical care

outcomes Interpreted and filled prescriptions in a high volume/high pressured environment Monitored patient profiles for compliance and drug interactions Managed Pharmacy Manage-care Contracts (assessment, selection, and set-up and institution) Educated personal and instituted HIPPA regulations Developed “Brown Bag Medication Review” programs with the community groups

January 2002 to June 2002

BENTAL RX, Inc (CHCC Out -patient / Clinic Pharmacy, Bronx, New York)

Supervising Pharmacist, ManagerDiscipline: HIV / AIDS / Infectious Dis./ Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes /CNS /RespiratoryDirect Reports: 2

Responsibilities: Consulted physicians, nurses and patients on new and existing pharmaceutical products, their bio-

availability, side effects, and appropriate dosages Performed drug information searches and provided accurate verbal and written response to drug

information questions to health care professionals and patients Reviewed, evaluated and instituted new local and federal laws Worked collaboratively with other health care professionals to ensure proper pharmaceutical care

outcomes Interpreted and filled prescriptions in a high volume/high pressured environment Monitored patient profiles for compliance and drug interactions Managed Pharmacy Manage-care Contracts (assessment, selection, and set-up and institution) Assisted in resolving third-party billing issues Reviewed patient profiles and counseled patients on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications

1998 to 2002

J & J Compounding and Home Infusion Lab, Inc (Teaneck, New Jersey)Supervising Pharmacist, Supervising Formulator / Compounder Discipline: Compounding and IV Admixtures. PCCA Compounder certificationDirect Reports: 5

Responsibilities:



Compounded IV preparations and IV admixtures Responsible for maintaining regulated aseptic compounding environment (positive and negative flow

hoods) Created unique pharmaceutical preparations that met the physician’s and patient’s needs Formulated existing products into alternative dosage forms to improve compliance and reduce side

effects Formulated sterile ophthalmic preparations, Intra venous (IV) admixtures and chemotherapy Flavored medications for better palatability Formulated veterinary preparations

1995 to 1998

RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY (Piscataway, New Jersey)

Preceptor for the Pharmacy Externship Program (shadow program)

Discipline: Compounding and IV Admixtures / Managed care

Responsibilities: Provided didactic and experiential education to Doctor of Pharmacy students Educated Doctor of Pharmacy Students on Manage-care rules and regulations, and management

1993 to 2002

J & J Pharmacy, Cedar Chemist, Inc. (Teaneck, New Jersey)

Director / Instructor / Supervising Pharmacist Discipline: Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes / HIV / AIDS / Infectious Dis./ Pain Management (Chronic and Breakthrough Pain) / CNS / Direct Reports: 5

Managerial Responsibilities:Developed and executed strategies for enhancing the establishment’s efficiency Reviewed and selected appropriate managed care programs for the pharmacyManaged employee benefits, education, and scheduling Managed Pharmacy Manage-care Contracts (assessment, selection, and set-up and institution)

Institutional Responsibilities:Developed and executed tracking and dispensing procedures for institutional accounts

General Responsibilities: Consultant, instructed physicians, nurses and patients on new and existing pharmaceutical

products, their bio-availability, side effects, dosages and antibiotic therapy Educated staff, students, and local societies on selected health topics of interest Reviewed, evaluated and instituted new local and federal pharmacy laws Instituted / Maintained Narcotic Running Inventory Provided medical information to physicians and nurses regarding disease state management and

drug therapy Reviewed patient profiles and counseled patients on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications

1992 to 1994Jackson Square Pharmacy (Division of Grove Drugs, New York, New York)Supervising Pharmacist, Manager Discipline: HIV / AIDS / Infectious Dis./ Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes / Pain Management (Chronic and Breakthrough Pain) / CNS / RespiratoryDirect Reports: 6

Responsibilities: Performed prescription filling and maintained stock



Compounded various extemporaneous agents Developed medication dispensing program with local hospital (St. Vincent’s Hospital) to aid the

under-privileged Performed drug information searches for physicians and patients Consultant, instructed physicians, nurses and patients on new and existing pharmaceutical products,

their bio-availability, side effects, dosages and antibiotic therapy Educated staff, students, and local societies on selected health topics of interest Reviewed, evaluated and instituted new local and federal pharmacy laws Provided medical information to physicians and nurses regarding disease state management and

drug therapy Reviewed patient profiles and counseled patients on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications Managed Pharmacy Manage-care Contracts (assessment, selection, and set-up and institution)

1990 to 1994Grove Drugs (New York, New York) Supervising Pharmacist, Manager Discipline: HIV / AIDS / Infectious Dis./ Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes /CNS /RespiratoryDirect Reports: 6

Responsibilities: Supervised and instructed staff pharmacists, technicians, and other unlicensed personnel on selected

disease state management and the respective pharmacotherapy Oversaw acquisition of several medical/doctor accounts Counseled patient’s and health care professionals on how to optimize drug therapies (Including HIV

and AIDS therapy) Provided responses to drug information questions to health care professionals and patients (focusing

on AIDS, HIV and antibiotic therapy) Managed Pharmacy Manage-care Contracts (assessment, selection, and set-up and institution)

1990 to 1994Community Research Initiative on AIDS (CRIA) (New York, New York)Research Aid / Supervising PharmacistDiscipline: HIV / AIDS / Infectious Dis.

Responsibilities: Research:

Evaluated and instituted single and double blind studies

Provided consultation on drug information

1987 to 1990Village Apothecary (New York, New York)Pharmacist, ManagerDiscipline: HIV / Infectious Dis./ Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes / CNS / Respiratory

Responsibilities: Provided medical information to physicians regarding disease state management and drug therapy Reviewed patient profiles and counseled on prescriptions as well as over-the-counter medications Developed and maintained running inventories to help streamline stock and buy appropriately Managed pharmacy support staff Performed drug information searches and provided accurate verbal and written response to drug

information questions to health care professionals and patients Reviewed, evaluated and instituted new local and federal laws

Worked collaboratively with other health care professionals to ensure proper pharmaceutical care outcomes Interpreted and filled prescriptions in a high volume/high pressured environment

Monitored patient profiles for compliance and drug interactions Assisted in resolving third-party billing issues



Education:July 2005 to June 2006

Ortho Biotech Clinical Affairs LLC, St. John’s University, and North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical CenterMed Info / Drug Information Practice Certificate (Specialized Pharmacy Practice Post Doctorate certificate)Intensive 10-week Post Doctorate Residency (training) with emphasis on enhancing the skills in the three aspects of Drug Information Practice: Pharmaceutical Industry, Academia and Institutional (Hospital Based). This program equipped the residents with the skills, knowledge, and ability to provide drug information services in multiple practice environments

Sept 2003 to May 2005ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY,College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Jamaica, New York.Doctor of PharmacyIntensive practitioner preparation program with emphasis on enhancing skills in pharmaceutical care including practitioner role in the clinical setting, assisting in the formulation of drug treatment regimens and provision of in-depth drug information and monitoring of drug therapy

Sept 2000 to May 2002FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY,Silberman College of Business Administration, Teaneck, New JerseyExecutive MBA-Health Systems ManagementIntensive Management Preparation Program with emphasis on Business Management, Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, Marketing, Management Informational System and Healthcare Manage-care Markets Included: International Healthcare Management course in Wroxton, England

Sept 1983 to June 1987

ARNOLD AND MARIE SCHWARTZ College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Formerly: Brooklyn College of Pharmacy (BCP),Brooklyn, New YorkBachelor of Science-PharmacyAn Intensive Five-year preparation program leading to the degree of Bachelors of Pharmacy (BS-Pharm), design to prepare the professional in “the provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite positive outcomes that improve a patient’s life.” The professional (Pharmacist) is prepared for not only the responsibility of safe and effective distribution of prescription and nonprescription medication, but also the assumption of the role of pharmaceutical therapy advisor

Sept 1977 to June 1980Bushwick High School, Brooklyn, New YorkHigh School Diploma

Additional Training:August 2008

ASTRA ZENECA: Virtual Professional Development Forum (Vpdf)Three-day course and virtual workshops that focused on: Learning and applying coaching skills to develop others Ability to give effective feedback Learning how mentoring supports professional growth Webinars included:

Coaching And Giving Feedback In The Developments Of Others Using The Breakthrough Coaching Model To Support Long-Term Development Of Others Leadership Skills In The Development Of Self And Others

May 2007ASTRA ZENECA: Sheerr Communications Inc.Two-day course and private coaching workshop design to help professionals



Develop and enhance their communication skills Understand presenter-speaker dynamics Utilize new technologies Conduct effective meetings

June 2006 Ortho Biotech Clinical Affairs, LLC (Division of Johnson & Johnson)Bridgewater, New JerseyTamara Jacob Communication, Inc.PERSUASIVE PRESENTATIONS™ Leadership Latitude, two-day seminar focused on identifying, practicing and perfecting persuasive speech. Techniques design to teach you how to persuade as well as inform. Focused on: Identifying the ultimate outcome Determining what the audience really wants and needs to know Capitalizing on your personal communications assets Modifying your communication style for any audience, in any setting Organizing material clearly and concisely Maintaining control while answering questions Using visual support material for maximum impact Keeping it conversational

Clinical Rotations:Oct – Nov 2004

Institutional (Hospital Based) / Academically Focused Drug Information: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New YorkFocus: Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes / HIV / AIDS / Infectious Dis./ Pain Management (Chronic and Breakthrough Pain) / CNS A-Typicals and Typicals) Performed systematic approach to answering a request for drug information Performed literature searches using computerized database such as Ovid and Medline (PUBMED) Evaluated strength and weaknesses of medical literature Evaluated articles and studies and presented them in journal club to members of the drug information

staff Presented as a final project an over view of a new drug recently marketed (Tinidazole®)

Sept – Oct 2004Endocrinology: North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New YorkFocus: Thyroid complications / Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes Monitored and reviewed selected patient therapy for efficacy, appropriateness of therapy, and toxicity Answered drug information questions for physicians, medical students, pharmacist, nurses, and other

health care professionals Discussed patients and their drug therapies on rounds and in clinic with the medical team Recommended appropriate drug therapy for endocrine patients with compromised hepatic and/or renal

function in select endocrine disorders

Apr - May 2005HIV Ambulatory Care: Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New YorkFocus: HIV / AIDS / Infectious Dis./ Pain Management (Chronic and Breakthrough Pain)/ Cardio-Vascular Dis. / Cardiology / Diabetes / CNS A-Typicals and Typicals) Developed an ability to recommend appropriate antiretroviral regimens, including dose, monitoring

parameters for safety, efficacy, and toxicity Developed an enhanced ability to screen for drug interactions and important patient counseling points Recommended the use of opportunistic infection prophylaxis, where appropriate Discussed discontinuation of primary and secondary prophylaxis according to guideline recommendations Counseled resident, medical students, and patients on drug therapy for ambulatory HIV patients



Assessed patient’s present knowledge of the disease state, drugs, and medical-surgical devices Interpreted, evaluate, and counsel patient on the amount per dose that must be taken, appropriateness

and importance of the dose frequency and duration of therapy Participated in providing medical and pharmaceutical care to the homeless (Project Return medical van) Participated in educating and counseling the homeless

Mar – Apr 2005Industry Focused Drug Information: Ortho Biotech (Division of Johnson & Johnson), Bridgewater, NJFocus: Chronic Renal Failure / ESRD / Oncology Developed an ability to demonstrate proficiency at identifying, locating, and evaluating drug information

for use by health care professionals and laypersons Developed an enhancement of retrieval skills using important electronic indexing services (IDIS, IPA, and

MEDLINE) Developed an enhanced ability to integrate clinical pharmacy knowledge with information retrieval skills to

develop clinically relevant educational materials and responses to drug information request. Developed an enhancement of verbal and written communication skills Performed literature searches using computerized database for both internal and external request Performed CAPIS article coding of the medical literature Evaluated the medical literature and subsequently updated the information packets and package insert of

respective pharmaceutical products Evaluated articles and studies and updated the medical information team on current issues Evaluated marketing material for medical appropriateness and accuracy Presented as a final project an over view of Waldenstroms Macroglobunemia and Leustatin®

Jan – Feb 2005Psychotherapeutics: Zucker Hillside Psychiatric Hospital (Division of Long Island Jewish Medical Center), New Hyde Park, New YorkFocus: CNS – A-typicals, and Typicals; Psychosis- Anti-psychotics; Schizophrenia Developed an understanding and the ability to differentiate the symptomatology and clinical presentation

of the major psychiatric disorders Selected and recommended appropriate pharmacological management for specific psychiatric disorders

based on specific parameters including symptoms, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamic variables and drug interactions

Monitored psychiatric patients for response to, and adverse effects from medications Identified drug interactions involving psychiatric medications and the cytochrome P450 system, and

suggested viable alternatives Rounded with residents to assure proper drug dosing and applicability of therapy to diagnosis

Power Point Presentations and Posters: Bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension- An Effective New Treatment Option for Postsurgical Pain Treating pain at the source utilizing an opioid-reducing strategy for the management of postsurgical pain,

A Focus on liposomal bupivacaine injectable suspension (EXPAREL)

Exenatide – Twice Daily – in basal Insulin treated Type 2 Diabetics- An In-depth Review: Medical Director, Senior Medical Advisor- Endocrinology, Medical Fellow, MD’s, Pharm.D’s, and Ancillary Medical Personnel

Educating the Diabetic Patient: Tools for the Practitioner. –5THyear pharmacy students, faculty, and Pharmacists. North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset

Optimizing Insulin Therapy in Patients with Diabetes. –5THyear pharmacy students, faculty, and Pharmacists, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, N.Y.

A Successful Model of Utilizing RSM Strengths Instead of Weaknesses, Cardiologist, Physician Assistants, PhD’s, Pharm.D’s, Pharmacist, and Nurse Practitioners (Poster)

The Challenge of Adherence, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses Non-adherence in patients with Cardiovascular/Metabolic Conditions, Cardiologist, Physician Assistants,

Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses A Systematic Approach to Maximizing Value of Attending Major Scientific Conferences: A New-Hire Case



Study, Cardiologist, Physician Assistants, PhD’s, Pharm.D’s, Pharmacist, and Nurse Practitioners (Poster)

Tertiary Drug Information Resources. –Fifth year Pharm.D students, St. John’s University clinical pharmacy faculty

Slowing The Progression of Atherosclerosis, An In Depth Look At HMG CO A Reductase Inhibitors (Statins), Pharm.D’s, Pharmacist, Cardiologist, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners

The Effects of Rosuvastatin on Progression of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Low-Risk Individuals With Subclinical Atherosclerosis, (The METEOR Trial), Cardiologist, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners

High-Density Lipoprotein and Extended-Release Niacin: An In-depth Review, MD’s, PhD’s, Pharm.D’s, and other Healthcare Clinicians

Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Antiretroviral Activity of Multiple Doses of Ibalizumab (TNX-355) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Infected Adults: A Comprehensive Assessment. Vice President, Medical Affairs; Senior Director, HIV Medical Affairs; Associate Director, HIV Medical Affairs; Director, Clinical Research, HIV Medical Affairs; Administrative Coordinator, Medical Affairs, Foster City, California

The NEAT Study: The Antiviral Efficacy and Safety of GW433908 Versus Nelfinavir in Antiretroviral Naive HIV-1 Infected Patients. 5th year pharmacy students and pharmacy faculty. Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, N.Y.

Tinidazole®: New Drug Presentation. –5th year pharmacy students and faculty. Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, N.Y.

Therapy with Atazanavir and Saquaninavir in patients failing HAART Therapy. –Pharm.D. Practitioner option students and faculty. St. Johns University

PSD502 Improved Ejaculatory Latency, Control And Sexual Satisfaction In Men With Premature Ejaculation:

Assessment And Evaluation. Primary Care Practitioners, Pharm.D’s, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Director, other Healthcare Clinicians

Utilization of Esmolol HCL to Attenuate Hyperdynamic States After Electroconvulsive Therapy: Assessment and Evaluation, Pharm.D’s, Pharmacists, other Healthcare Clinicians, and Pharmacy Director

Clozapine refractory Schizophrenia, A look at augmentation of Clozapine with Risperidone. –Pharm.D’s Practitioner option students and faculty, St. Johns University

Antipsychotic Medications, Graduate students, PACE University, Lienhard School of Nursing Central Nervous System Drugs, Anxiolytics & Sedatives, Graduate students, PACE University, Lienhard

School of Nursing Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Graduate students, PACE University, Lienhard School of

Nursing Drugs for Pain Management, Graduate students, PACE University, Lienhard School of Nursing Retention of drug information skills by doctor of pharmacy students, Poster presentation. –Residents,

Pharm.D’s., Administrators and Academic faculty Specialized Residency in Drug Information Practice, Poster presentation. –Residency candidates,

Pharm.Ds., Faculty, directors, and administrators Thyroid Manifestations and Complications- Pharmacy faculty and Graduate students. St. Johns University Tetanus Toxoid Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine, Adsorbed (Tdap),

Comparison of Products. –Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacist, and the Long Island Jewish P&T committee Waldenstroms Macroglobunemia and Leustatin® –Pharm.D’s. (medical information department Ortho

Biotech), medical information residents, nurses, and pharmacy administrators “How to Handle HIPPA” –St. Jude Pharmacy and Surgical. Pharmacists and staff. Brooklyn N.Y. ARBOR Healthcare: A Strategic Analysis

Silberman College of Business Administration, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Healthcare MBA Students (Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacy executives) and faculty

Senior Misuse of Prescribed Pharmaceuticals: A Proposed research initiative Healthcare MBA Students (Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacy executives) and faculty Medicare and Prescription Drugs: A Needed Change

Healthcare MBA Students (Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacy executives) and faculty Quality and Pharmacy: An In-depth Look

Healthcare MBA Students (Pharmacy Technicians, interns, Pharmacy executives) and faculty



Professional Affiliations: American College of Clinical Pharmacist (ACCP) American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) American Pharmaceutical Association (APHA) American Society of Health-System Pharmacies (ASHP) The Consortium for the Advancement of Medication Information,

Policy and Research (CAMIPR) Pharmacist Society of the State of New York (PSSNY) New Jersey Society of Health System Pharmacists (NJ HSP)

Honors and Awards: East Area 2014 New Hire trainer, Scientific Affairs-PACIRA Pharmaceuticals East Area 2014 “Above and Beyond Award”, Scientific Affairs, for managing numerous projects and

people’s expectations through an incredible amount of obstacles- PACIRA Pharmaceuticals Achievement Award, Medical Affairs, For making a differences and increasing productivity and; Overall

Business and Revenue, Desai inc. Soundview Pharmacy, 2009 Acknowledgement Award, Medical, Scientific / commerce: Above & Beyond Award, Desai inc.

SoundView Pharmacy, 2008 Special Achievement Award, Medical Affairs, North East RSM Cardiovascular, Astra Zeneca Scientific

Affairs, June 2008 Making a Difference Award, North East Cardiovascular- Regional Scientific Manager, Astra Zeneca

Scientific Affairs, January 2008 Being the Best Award, North East CV- RSM, Astra Zeneca Scientific Affairs, 2007 Scientific Commercialization Above & Beyond Award, North East CV- RSM, Astra Zeneca Scientific

Affairs, 2007 Beta Gamma Sigma Status Honors, Silberman College of Business Administration,

Fairleigh Dickinson University Dean’s List, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (BCP) Mayor’s Scholarship for Academics, New York City Academic Scholarships; Scholarship for Retail Pharmacist Athletic Scholarship in Swimming, Brooklyn College

Computer Skills: Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Access, and Excel XP programs Knowledgeable in Microsoft Power Point, XP Knowledgeable in Open Office Knowledgeable in Sun Hospital Pharmacy System (Eclipsy) Knowledgeable in Pinnacle Hospital Pharmacy Intravenous System (IV Machine) Knowledgeable in Siemens Hospital Pharmacy System Knowledgeable in Wellsoft Emergency Information / Clinical Prescription Monitoring System Omnicell Narcotic Monitoring System Micro-Merchant systems and Management Knowledgeable Navigator 2.2 system Knowledgeable in Siebel Management System Knowledgeable in IRMS Experience with Interactive Systems and Management Experience with Opus Forte Pharmaceutical Software Experience with QS1 Systems and Management Prime RX, systems and Management Experience with Freedom Data Systems and Management

Community Services:



Rota-care Medical Clinic (free medical and pharmacy services for the homeless, and people who cannot afford medical care)

Project Return Medical Van (free medical care for the homeless, poor and uninsured individuals)

Proficiencies:

Provision of pharmaceutical products, as a closed pharmacy organization to nursing home patients Drug Information, literature searches and evaluation (post doctorate residency certification) Post-Surgical Multi Modal Pain Management (disease management and treatments) Cardiovascular disease (disease management and treatments) Developing, Presenting and Managing power-point presentations Bilingual, fluent in:

English Spanish

Licenses:Registered Pharmacist State of New Jersey (27yrs)Registered Pharmacist State of New York (27yrs)

Provider Nos:National Provider Identifier (NPI) No: 1073798922

Professional Web Site:http://www.linkedin.com/pub/alexi-negron/11/202/137

Summary:I am a very experience and dedicated professional that looks forward to working with a very dynamic company. I pride myself on being very focus, very determine, and very versatile. And, I’m confident that with some time you will see the value I can bring the overall team.

My goal of course, is to become an integral-part of a challenging group. And, I look forward to working hard in helping the team meet and exceed their expectations.

Recommendations are available on request.

Thank you in advance for the opportunity.

Alexi


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Alexi Negron, Pharm.D, BS.Pharm, HE.MBAPost Graduate Medical Information Residency Certification Registered Pharmacist: NY & NJ84-35 86th Street Woodhaven, NY 11421Home: 718/850-9885, Office: 718/847/4194Fax: 718/849-5197, Cell: 718/810-7226E-mail: [email protected] website: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/alexi-negron/11/202/137


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