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Member Spotlight – Lesley-Ann Toomey, Medical Representative, Star Medical Ireland
Tell us a little bit about your career background.I studied in Waterford Institute of Technology, where I graduated in 2006 with Bachelor of Business Studies Degree, specialising in Marketing. Throughout my college education, I worked in my local pharmacy as an OTC Sales Assistant which I thoroughly enjoyed as I learned something new every day. … Read more
Member Spotlight – David Fitzpatrick – Territory Sales Manager – Pfizer
Tell us a little bit about your career background?My first qualification was in accountancy from Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, specialising in Financial Accounting. I then went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree at NUIG, specialising in Marketing. Before joining the world of Pharmaceuticals I worked with AIB in the Anti-Money Laundering Unit. … Read more
Marketing Executive – Mullingar – Permanent
You will support the development of plans and execution of projects and initiatives that support the broader short and long-term marketing strategy for the Client. Westmeath based part-time permanent role, 3 Full Days or 5 mornings per week – Flexible Hours. http://pharmaforce.ie/cp/#/jobs/274
Member Spotlight – Neil MacCourt, Territory Area Specialist, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Neil has worked with Bristol-Myers Squibb for 4 years. As a Territory Area Specialist Neil’s territory is south Dublin city and county and south Leinster including, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Kildare, calling to primary care doctors and nurses, promoting an anti-coagulation product. Neil is married and lives in Kildare with his wife, daughter and … Read more
MRII Learn@Lunch with Dr Paddy Barrett, August 28, 2019
Digital Medicine – Opportunity or Tech Gone Awry?Digital medicine has become a ubiquitous term in healthcare and organizations worldwide are engaging with technology solutions to enhance care. Many of the approaches to date have been underwhelming and a direct to consumer approach has generated many untested technologies with limited efficacy. Is digital medicine simply another … Read more
Member Spotlight – Cliodna Gilroy, Key Account Manager, Galen
My very first ‘grown up’ job was selling advertising space in clinical journals. As features would come onto my desk, I would pick up the phone to different Pharma companies for advertising support. I found that some clinical articles captured my interest more than others and when articles on topics such as Fertility, MS or … Read more
Member Spotlight – Colin Underwood, Business Development Manager, Medserv
Colin has worked with Medserv for 8 years, first as a Business Development Executive and now as a Business Development Manager. Colin is married and lives in Kildare with his wife and three boys. He passed his MRII examination in 2017 and now serves as a very active member on the MRII council. Colin’s role … Read more
The Confident Passenger, Webinar, July 2 2019
Online 1.00pm – 1.30pm. Register here for this webinar. The Confident Passenger. Speaker: Michael Comyn: Join Michael on this webinar where he will talk about the latest offering from Fly Fearless – the Confident Passenger programme – designed for those who fly as part of their work and while maybe not afraid – they are curious … Read more
In Conversation with Ms Fionnuala Kennedy, President, Hospital Pharmacists Association of Ireland
Fionnuala graduated in Pharmacy from Trinity College in 1988 and has worked in hospital pharmacy since then. After her pharmacy degree, she returned to university and completed a degree in French and Economics. 1n 1994, following a period working and travelling abroad, she joined the pharmacy in St Vincent’s University Hospital, setting up the role … Read more