What you need to know about pharma in 2024: Insights from leading experts
Speakers
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Nicola LloydVice President, MEDUCOM Health Inc.Nicola Lloyd is the Vice President at MEDUCOM Health Inc., with a 13-year tenure in pharmaceutical strategy development to meet brand objectives. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Marketing Management from the University of Guelph and a Master of Commerce from the University of Western Australia, focusing on International Business and Marketing.
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Tamara Seales-KnightsPresident, Seaford PharmaceuticalsTamara Seales-Knights is the President of Seaford Pharmaceuticals, where she has been a cornerstone of the company’s growth for 25+ years. As President, She oversees administration, finance, strategy, and marketing, and has played a pivotal role in expanding Seaford’s reach. Her leadership includes strengthening the company’s commercialization acumen and building strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Federal Economic Development Agency and the National Research Council.
A graduate of York University (B.Comm) and the Schulich School of Business (MBA), Tamara combines strong business expertise with a commitment to industry collaboration and community impact. She serves on the Board of Governors at FHCP (Food, Health, and Consumer Products Canada), as well as its Health Product Committee and Membership Committee. She is also an advisory board member with Brampton Venture Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University, an active member of Life Sciences Ontario, and a frequent speaker and panelist at a number of industry associations and events, including the Mississauga Board of Trade and the National Pharmaceutical Congress.
Beyond her professional contributions, Tamara leads Seaford’s charitable initiatives, including the establishment of a pediatric clinic in Jamaica, disaster relief efforts, and fundraising in support of women’s health and cancer research. Her vision continues to drive progress across the pharmaceutical sector while making a lasting impact in the community.
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Tracy PikeMarketing Lead, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.Who would have thought the girl from Canada would win the Marketer of the Year award in New York City? Not me. But I was humbled to bring home the award, and grateful for the recognition.
My passion for learning and curiosity for understanding human behavior led me to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Psychology. Leveraging what I learned, coupled with relentless ambition, lead me to the pharmaceutical industry as a Sales Representative, where I was consistently recognized as a Top Performer with outstanding results.
As I’ve progressed in my career, I’m known for exceeding expectations in Sales, Marketing and Leadership roles. I am hungry for challenges and trying things never done before! I’ve progressed through various Marketing roles with increasing responsibilities, most notably was being Commerical Lead for the launch of SHINGRIX vaccine where I lead ‘first ever’ activities at GSK which created awareness and demand for the vaccine among consumers and HCPs.
As a District Sales Manager at GSK, I lead a newly formed team of sales representatives to drive growth and innovation in the respiratory portfolio, implementing programs that meet the needs of our customers and exceed our company’s objectives. With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, I have a proven track record of delivering results, launching products, and building strong relationships with stakeholders across different therapeutic areas.
Before you go, here are a few things you should know:
– I am authentic and transparent, and TRUST is part of every fiber in me
– I strive to inspire and empower my team and love seeing others achieve excellence
– Things I live by: #neveradullmoment; #howhardcanitbe? -
Venessa CocuzzoliBusiness Unit Head, Cardio Renal, Bayer
