Dana Edwards

About Dana Edwards

I\'m an accomplished results driven executive in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry with significant experience executing patient services and market access strategy. My career has been dedicated to facilitating access to life changing therapies for millions of patients by working between manufacturers, providers, patients and insurers. I\'ve successfully led patient services programs for over 60 specialty products; including 20 product launches in support of both the largest names in the industry and innovative start-up companies.I help pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers resolve access and reimbursement issues for patients. I find deep satisfaction in collaboration and leading teams to execute strategies, solve problems and work smart to achieve goals. I\'ve led the design, development, and implementation of programs servicing both patients and providers to support patient access to and coverage for high-cost therapies across therapeutic areas. My focus on quality assurance and process improvement has led to innovative work processes and system solutions to facilitate a portfolio of services addressing complex reimbursement issues across payer types.Selected Core Competencies:Organizational Leadership | Cross Functional Team Leadership | Strategic Planning & Execution | P&L Accountability | Market Access | Managed Care | Product Launch | Hub & Patient Services SME | Account Management | Program Management | Drive for Results | Improved Outcomes | Business Process Improvement | Staff Coaching | Performance Management | Mentoring

Experience

1. Vice President, Patient Access and Strategic Engagement

   UBC

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Serves as a strategic advisor to pharmaceutical and biotech leaders, to design and enhance patient access solutions. • Supports new business development and program implementations to optimize patient therapy initiation and adherence. • Represents UBC at industry conferences and speaking engagements, contributes to thought leadership in patient services. • Leads a team of subject matter experts to drive effective patient service program design & operations.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology with focus in Public Health and Medical Microbiology

Skills

• Managed Care
• Market Access
• Program Management
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Account Management
• Hospitals
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Oncology
• Management
• Product Launch
• Biotechnology
• Healthcare
• Medicaid
• Leadership
• Medical Devices
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership