Joe Gunnerson

About Joe Gunnerson

A strategic and engaging Digital Healthcare Leader with a solid foundation in science and business. Experienced Chemist and Pharmacist with a passion for applying this expertise to every aspect of the patient experience. j••••••••@gmail.comStrong skills in strategy development, analytics, and innovation for cutting-edge organizations. Consistently acknowledged for excellence in leadership and development of high performing teams. Strong interest in Process Management, End User Experience, and Healthcare Policy. Diverse work and internship experience in pharmacies, global organizations, and insurers.With experience in nearly every step of the pharmaceutical pipeline, from drug development to dispensing, I understand how each step influences the final patient and I utilize this knowledge to improve whatever work I am doing. I am the go-to person to get a project completed when there is a need for someone with a strong knowledge and skill base.I am consistently acknowledged for leadership excellence and development of high performing teams. I am told that I am personable, creative, and intelligent. I build strong relationships, and help teams create unique solutions and exceed customer expectations.SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Graduate degrees and experience in Pharmacy and Business.• Wealth of project management experience across a broad range of organizations• Managed rapidly growing pharmacy during a four-month period of intense week over week growth• Developed and implemented one of a kind, patient care product to vastly improve outpatient surgical experiences

Experience

1. Pharmacy Manager

   PharMerica

   Jul 2025 — Present · Fridley, MN, US

Education

• University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy

  Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Emphasis in Leadership

  2014 — 2018

• UMN Carlson School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Calibration
• Dissolution
• Software Documentation
• Quality Control
• Gmp
• Hplc
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Method Development
• Gas Chromatography
• Project Management
• Standard Operating Procedure (Sop)
• Wet Chemistry
• Data Analysis
• Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Care
• Glp
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Analysis
• Teamwork
• Community Outreach
• Titration
• Patient Counseling
• Uv/Vis
• Assay Development
• Research
• Formulation
• Validation