Global Sales & Marketing Director
Blücare Lab
June 2017 to July 2020
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Participated in the development of the Blücare company and its business model;
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Developed the mission/vision, brand image and communication tools;
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Set up the business development process, recruited partners and commercial agreements;
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Concluded agreements with major partners (Royal Canin and Merck) to reach distribution in 31 countries in the first year of operation;
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Established two international expert committees leading to the establishment of guidelines for the use of Blücare Hematuria and Glycosuria;
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Developed an innovative application for monitoring diabetes in cats.
Head of Marketing, Consumer Portfolio
Pendopharm
June 2015 to March 2017
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Developed and implemented a new strategic planning process across all Pendopharm divisions;
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Developed a five-year vision for the 3 key therapeutic areas resulting in increased sales through innovation and mature product management;
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Improved team effectiveness through restructuring and recruitment of new talent;
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Positioned the company as a leader in gastrointestinal products by introducing a new "Lax-A" product franchise with a unique merchandising platform;
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Launched national online and offline campaigns with new strategic partners which resulted in distribution points with major Canadian retailers.
Marketing Manager, Allergy Portfolio (Consumer & Prescription)
Sanofi Consumer Care
March 2014 to June 2015
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Led the Rx-to-OTC switch and first Canadian launch of an OTC product in its category: Nasacort Allergy 24HR (nasal spray);
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Gained 17% market share in the Quebec market through a partnership and sponsorship with the TV show "La Voix";
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Designed and developed a program of excellence for the improvement of the OTC product launch process, allowing for launches on targeted dates and with a service level of over 95%.
Group Product Manager, Upper Respiratory brands
Merck Consumer Care
November 2007 to March 2014
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Responsible for brand planning, new product launches and achieving profitability targets;
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Achieved average annual growth for hydraSense of 23.1% for 7 years;
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Established the 5-year vision for the hydraSense brand in the relief and treatment of the 5 senses;
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Increased consumer opportunities by launching 10 products for daily nasal congestion, due to allergies, colds in adults and children;
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Positioned the hydraSense and Drixoral brands among the top Canadian brands in their category (sales and recommendations);
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Obtained the endorsement of the most recommended brand by doctors and pharmacists;
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Created 12 television commercials for the hydraSense & Drixoral brands bringing the brand's market share to 44% nationally and 68% in Quebec;
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Increased sales by 38% in Quebec by concluding several strategic partnerships with Fort Boyard, Star Académie, Lolë, PJC, La Ronde and Alex Harvey.
Previous work experience
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Brand Manager, Pennsaid, Paladin Labs January 2006 to November 2007
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Account Manager/Critical Care Sales Specialists, Bayer January 2004 to January 2006
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Business Development Manager, Roche Diagnostics Sept. 2002 to June 2003
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Associate Product Manager, Roche Diagnostics April 2001 to Sept. 2002
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Internet Marketing Manager, Sobeys Sept.1999 to April 2001
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Buyer (Grocery Division), Metro June 1997 to Sept. 1999