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Area(s) of expertise:
women's healthcare, contraception
Summary of expertise:
WomanCare Global, a UK-based charity, is under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Saundra Pelletier. Ms. Pelletier is an award-winning leader and author. She has over 20 years of experience as an international marketing expert, having launched pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical brands worldwide and expanded indications on female healthcare brands in multiple countries. Her experience includes working with oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, anti-bacterials, GnRh agonists, IUDs and other medical devices. As a corporate vice president and global franchise leader at Fortune 500 companies, she managed a $250 million dollar business unit, reorganized companies from the ground up and raised capital investments. Ms. Pelletier served as Vice President, Pharmaceuticals for Women First HealthCare. Ms. Pelletier was accountable for Sales, Marketing, Operations, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships. In this role Ms. Pelletier tripled sales and quadrupled market share for Women First HealthCare’s flagship product and product acquisitions. She also raised $40 million in capital, managed global partnerships and negotiated cost saving licensing agreements. Prior to Women First HealthCare, Ms. Pelletier served as International Franchise Leader for Searle Pharmaceutical. In this role Ms. Pelletier assessed country infrastructure, developed commercialization plans and hired full scale teams to support initiatives. She also managed worldwide partnerships, including contract sales forces in the United States, Canada and Japan. As a corporate consultant and executive coach, Ms. Pelletier has advised executive teams, CEOs and Boards of Directors. Ms. Pelletier authored Saddle Up Your Own White Horse and launched a national book tour in 2008. Ms. Pelletier has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Husson College and an Associate's degree in Communications from the New England School of Broadcasting.
Blog/Web site:
www.womancareglobal.org
Books/articles published:
Saddle Up Your Own White Horse (2008)
Awards/associations/memberships:
Awards 2012: Saundra was recently named by SD Magazine as one of 20 “Women who Rock the City,” for the impact she has made in the San Diego area. 2012: San Diego Magazine has selected Saundra as a finalist for their “Woman of the Year” award.
Prior media experience:
Saundra has been interviewed on TV, radio and print many times over the years.
Educational background:
Saundra Pelletier has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Husson College and an Associate's degree in Communications from the New England School of Broadcasting.
Interests:
I am an expert on the topics of women's healthcare, fertility, family planning, and contraception issues facing women around the world. |
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