I joined Merck in 1996 as a customer account representative, processing pharmaceutical and vaccine orders for our direct customers.
Joe McLane
Senior Manager, Global Marketing Communications, HPV Franchise, Merck
I joined Merck in 1996 as a customer account representative, processing pharmaceutical and vaccine orders for our direct customers. I wanted to have a career in pharma, and. more importantly, at Merck, because I wanted to be part of something bigger and make a difference. My major accomplishments so far include "Tell Someone," a disease campaign that educated women on the link between cervical cancer and human papillomavirus, and the launch of "One Less," our branded campaign that announced the availability of [HPV vaccine] Gardasil.
Social networks are the new frontier for pharma. Social networks, word-of-mouth initiatives, and other social media will help stimulate conversations. Consumers trust healthcare information they learn in social circles; we are now exploring how to work with these unique networks to further our messages.
In 10 years, I hope to be doing what I love to do with people who are as passionate as I am. I'm trying to convince myself that 40 is the new 30.
The Transformative Role of Medical Information in Customer Engagement
October 3rd 2024Stacey Fung, Head of Global Medical Information at Gilead Lifesciences, delves into the evolving role of Medical Information (MI) in the pharmaceutical industry. Covering key topics like patient engagement through omnichannel strategies, combating misinformation, and leveraging AI to enhance medical inquiries, the conversation with Stacey highlights MI's critical role in ensuring patient safety and supporting drug development. She also shares her professional journey and tidbits for early career professionals on professional development.