International Sales and Marketing Director
Blucare Lab
June 2017 to July 2020
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Participate in the formation of the Blücare company and its business model;
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Develop the mission/vision, brand image and communication tools;
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Implementation of the business development process, recruitment of partners, drafting of commercial agreement contracts and regulatory supports;
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Sign agreements with major partners (Royal Canin and Merck) to achieve distribution in 31 countries in the first year of operation;
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Establishment of two international expert committees leading to the establishment of guidelines on the use of Blücare Hematuria and Glycosuria;
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Develop an innovative application for monitoring diabetes in cats.
Marketing Director, Over-the-Counter Product Portfolio
Pendopharm
June 2015 to March 2017
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Develop and implement a new strategic planning process across all Pendopharm divisions;
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Develop a five-year vision of the 3 key therapeutic areas resulting in increased sales through innovation and management of mature products;
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Improve team efficiency by restructuring and recruiting new talent;
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Position 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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Launch national Online and Offline campaigns with new strategic partners which has resulted in distribution points with major Canadian retailers.
Marketing Manager, Allergy Portfolio (Rx & Over-the-Counter Products)
Sanofi, Consumer Care
March 2014 to June 2015
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Lead the first Rx-to-OTC swtich and Canadian launch of an over-the-counter product in its category: Nasacort Allergy 24HR (nasal spray);
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Gain 17% market share on the Quebec market through a partnership and sponsorship with the program “La Voix”;
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Design and develop an excellence program for the improvement of the over-the-counter product launch process allowing launches to be carried out on target dates and with a level of service of more than 95%.
Group Marketing Manager, Advanced Respiratory Care
Merck, Consumer Care
November 2007 to March 2014
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Achieve an average annual growth for hydraSense of 23.1% for 7 years;
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Establish the 5-year vision of the hydraSense brand in the relief and treatment of the 5 senses;
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Increase consumption opportunities by launching 10 products for daily nasal congestion, allergies, colds in adults and children;
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Position the hydraSense and Drixoral brands in 1st place (sales and recommendations) among major Canadian brands in their category;
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Obtain the endorsement of the brand most recommended by doctors and pharmacists in Canada;
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Create 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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Increase sales by 38% in Quebec by concluding strategic partnerships with, in particular, Fort Boyard, Star Académie, Lolë, PJC, La Ronde and Alex Harvey.
Previous career experiences
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Brand Manager, Paladin Labs _cc781905-5cde-3 194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5c de-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc 781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc78190 5-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ January 2006 to November 2007
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Account Manager, Critical Care Products, Bayer _cc781905-5c de-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc 781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ January 2004 to January 2006
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Business Development Manager, Roche Diagnostics _cc781905-5cde-31 94-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5c from-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ April 2001 to June 2003
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Associate Product Manager, Roche Diagnostics 194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5c de-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde _cc 781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ Apr 2001 to Sep 2002
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Internet Marketing Manager, Sobeys _cc781905-5cde-3 194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc78190 5-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d _cc781905-5cde-3194- Sept. 1999 to April 2001
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Buyer (Grocery Division), Metro _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5c de-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc 781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ June 1997 to September 1999