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AVANIR Pharmaceuticals (AVANIR) is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing, acquiring and commercializing therapeutic products for the treatment of chronic diseases. The Companys product candidates address therapeutic markets that include the central nervous system, inflammatory diseases and infectious diseases. Its principal product candidate, Zenviatm (dextromethorphan hydrobromide/quinidine sulfate), is in Phase III clinical development for the treatment of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPN pain). AVANIRs first commercialized product, docosanol 10% cream, (sold as Abreva by its marketing partner GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare in North America) is an over-the-counter treatment for cold sores that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). AVANIR entered into an agreement in July 2007, to sell FazaClo to Azur Pharma, Inc. (Azur). The sale was closed on August 3, 2007.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIST. POSITIVE WORK CULTURE EXPERT. COLLABORATIVE INNOVATOR. Impressive background and performance in the health sciences industry with significant success in launching programs, built from the ground up. Extensive experience in design, implementation and delivery of progressive content for high-potential employee development programs, field support programs and leading successful sales training teams. A Certified 1:1 and group moderator for small and large-scale training programs for clients from small start-ups to fortune 500 companies. ►►► I EXCEL AT ◄◄◄ SUSTAINABLE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: I am methodical & rigorous in conceptualizing and developing Leadership & Employee Development programs encompassing consulting, professional training, live presentations/public speaking, gap/needs analysis and making strategic data-driven decisions for professional development and business impacts. TRANSFORMING LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT: Recognized as an arranger and synthesizer by nature. I have the ability to take on an assortment of inputs from a variety of people, opinions and locations – and fuse their needs into a meaningful and sustainable plan for an organization that makes a significant impact at all levels. I excel in creating something from nothing and partner quickly with all stakeholders to identify what needs to be done and elicit support to bring it to fruition. INTERPERSONAL & COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Builds trusting relationships with clients, Executive Leadership teams, Sales Leadership, Marketing, Human Resources, Medical, Regulatory, Legal and various internal stakeholders. I ensure learning priorities align with organizational goals. UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE & POTENTIAL: Stays abreast of best practices across adult learning principles, new technologies and retention strategies. Hold multiple Certifications including Emotional Intelligence; Culture of Accountability; The Challenger Sale; Herrmann Whole Brain; Situational Leadership II; PRO-D; DiSC; 6D – The 6 Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning. ►►► PERSONAL ASSETS ◄◄◄ Results orientated: Clear goal setting to consistently exceed expectations on all projects Executive Presence: Able to interact with Executive Leadership internally and externally Connector: Able to link individuals and ideas together to foster strategic planning and superior results Consistent: Able to follow through on projects repeatedly Poise: Able to stay calm under pressure, leading individuals to meet objectives in a timely manner