Claire Jackson

Background

About Claire Jackson

A highly motivated result driven business professional with significant experience in the launch and marketing of vaccines and pharmaceutical products in the New Zealand and South African Healthcare industry. Launched the Gardasil National Immunisation Program to primary care and consumers in September 2008 which was the most successful marketing, PR and sales campaign ever for Seqirus New Zealand. Achieved +30% over budget in the 1st year of launch. An expert in specialist, primary care and pharmacy markets Expert in other therapeutic areas such as, HIV, neurology, cardiology and oncology and have very strong clinical knowledge. Tenacious in building new business, securing customer loyalty, and forging strong relationships with external stakeholders and business partners. Experience includes, Strategic and Financial Planning; Business Development and Implementation; Product launches, Leadership and Influencing; Strategic Partner In-licensing; KOL and Customer Relationships; Product Marketing Management; CRM systems. Ability to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to generate business opportunities, maximise revenue, and build product and brand equity. Strategic brand and product life cycle management focused on understanding customers and developing brand values and differentiation. Ability to develop and leverage relationships with key customers, opinion leaders, and advocacy/lobby groups to build collaborative partnerships and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Providing ideas and solutions to meet 3rd party business needs leading to contracts and deals. Proven record of achievement launching high profile products and achieving strong sales growth in a challenging healthcare and pharmaceutical environment. Negotiation skills at a high level – PHARMAC, Ministry of Health, Key opinion leaders and Strategic Partners. Significant experience in Key Opinion Leader development, execution of Business Strategies and mentoring and coaching.