Path to Commercialization in Healthcare

Ted Rose is a high performing biotech sales leader who has won 13 President's Awards for sales performance. Outstanding coach and leader who has played a key role in the development of numerous team members. Recognized at three separate sales organizations for building positive team culture(s) of performance, development, employee retention and comradery.  He's been in pharma for almost 30 years, 25 of which have been in sales management. Vince Schaeffer currently leads the Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) team across the entire enterprise of a major pharmaceutical company.  This includes 9 therapeutic areas that his team supports.  Overall, Vince is a driven Commercial Senior Leader with extensive product launch experience, focusing on flawless execution and results; documented history of high performance with Neuroscience launch brands.Susan Concordia just graduated from Saint Joseph's University where she majored in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business, and minored in International Business. She is passionate about pursuing a career in pharmaceutical and medical device sales. On campus, Susan served as the VP of Marketing for the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT), held the role of Director of Merchandising for Alpha Phi, was an active member of the Sales Excellence Group, and played on the Women’s Club Soccer team.  The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare / pharma marketer who is also a Pharma Adjunct Professor.  Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, pharmaceutical sales, & healthcare supply chain.

Kira Bub is an accomplished Associate Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA. Giovanna Torchia just graduated from Saint Joseph's University where she majored in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business, and minored in Health Care Ethics. The recent Dean's list grad is actively seeking her first opportunity in the healthcare / pharmaceutical industry. The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare / pharma marketer who is also a Pharma Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, pharmaceutical sales, & healthcare supply chain.

Cristin Liberatore is the Senior Director of Commercial Strategy at IQVIA Digital. She drives the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for digital offerings, focusing on the Pharma segment. Justine Wetzel is the Director of Talent Acquisition for the U.S. commercial side of the business at IQVIA. She's a leading member of IQVIA's early career talent acquisition team who partners with Universities across the U.S. To learn more about careers at IQVIA please visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/en Korryn Shore is senior at Saint Joseph’s University pursuing a degree in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business, with a minor in International Business, and is preparing for a career in the pharmaceutical industry.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also a Pharma Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, pharmaceutical sales, & healthcare supply chain.

Father Peter Clark is Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Saint Joseph's University.  Additionally, he is the prestigious Director of Catholic Bioethics, Institute of Clinical Bioethics, as well as McShain Ethics Chair. If you're interested in supporting the Institute of Clinical Bioethics, Father Clark can be emailed at ⁠[email protected]⁠.  Finally, if listeners want to learn more, and/or donate to The Institute of Clinical Bioethics, please see the following link: https://www.sju.edu/centers/icb ⁠ The co-host for this episode is Pierce Young. He's a senior at Saint Joseph's University where he is a member of PILOT (i.e. Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow) and a student athlete on the rowing team as a coxswain.  Upon graduation in May 2026 he's seeking an opportunity in healthcare supply chain. The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also a Pharma Adjunct Professor.  Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, pharmaceutical sales, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Amy Whitcomb (Associate Director of Content Management) shares her extensive healthcare marketing background & insight.The co-host for this episode is Maxwell Rosado. He's a freshman at Saint Joseph's University where he is exploring what his career focus might be. Outside the classroom he does a ton of community service for kids throughout Philadelphia, and loves to learn.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also a Pharma Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, pharmaceutical sales, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Alex Porion (Director Direct Sourcing, Risk Management & Contracting at Alkermes) shares his rich perspective on supply chain throughout the globe.  He grew up in France but now resides in Ireland.  The co-host for this episode is a sophomore from Saint Joseph's University, Mady Hubbard.  She's an honors student who is majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business and minoring in Leadership, Ethics & Organizational Sustainability.  On campus she's actively engaged in campus life as a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity, the Dean's Leadership Program, the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT), and is a Kinney Center SCHOLAR where she supports individuals with autism.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy.  He is a healthcare marketer who is also a Pharma Adjunct Professor.  Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, pharmaceutical sales, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program we interview the inspiring Founder & CEO of PreHealth, a boutique brand growth creative agency.  Mike is an accomplished entrepreneur who previously spread his wings as a Global Chief Creative Officer on the agency side.The co-host for this episode is a senior at Saint Joseph's University, Christian Downie.  He is an active member of the St. Joe’s Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) club, the American Marketing Association (AMA), and is a St. Joe’s Haub School of Business ambassador. The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also a Pharma Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, pharmaceutical sales, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, we interview several accomplished SJU Hawk pharma sales alums who now work together in the Incyte Dermatology Sales organization. Our guests for this episode are Rob Treml (VP of Sales), Pat Carroll (Dermatology Business Director), Nicole Bondoc (Dermatology Therapeutic Specialist), & Alexis Yurgin (Dermatology Therapeutic Specialist).Carly Poff is returning to be this episode's co-host. She is a rising senior double majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business and International Business, with aspirations of pursuing a career in sales and marketing. Her campus involvement includes participating in the Co-Op Program; serving as Director of Fundraising for the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT); Vice President of Alpha Phi Fraternity, Vice President of Health, Wellness, and Accountability with Alpha Phi; Community Partnership Coordinator for Gompers Elementary School through SJU Weekly Service; and being active in the Society of International Business.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, pharmaceutical sales, & healthcare supply chain.

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Dan English of St. Luke's University Health Network shares his perspective on inventory control. The student co-host for this episode is Yara Memar. She's a first year honors student who is majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business. On campus she's involved in Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT), Women in Business, and in Chapel Choir.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a passionate healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, healthcare supply chain, & pharmaceutical sales.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Mike Greenberg shares his career journey which has led to a leading Medical Affairs role with a pharmaceutical company. This episode’s co-host, Sabhorak “Sabo” Horn, is a newly graduated PharmD/MBA and licensed pharmacist, bringing a strong clinical foundation and business mindset to conversations in medical affairs. Sabo is focused on building a career at the intersection of healthcare, biotechnology, and scientific strategy, with a long-term goal of one day building his own biotech and pharmaceutical company. He is passionate about medical affairs as the bridge between data, people, and real-world impact, with a growing interest in how AI and omnichannel approaches can enhance scientific communication and collaboration across the industry. Grounded in a desire to help others and bring people together, he believes that one day, when he looks back, he wants to be able to say he made a difference in the world. Outside of work, he values time with family and stays active through soccer, volleyball, and golf, enjoying fishing, cooking, and sharing good food and meaningful conversations.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a passionate healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, healthcare supply chain, & pharmaceutical sales.

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia alum Chandni Tailor shares her perspective of working in regulatory affairs for a pharmaceutical company. The student co-host for this episode is Jeff Pirog, who is a St. Joe's senior that's dual majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business as well as Chemistry.  On campus he is active in the executive boards of the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) club and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He has been a teacher's assistant in the SJU Chemistry labs, member of club lacrosse, and last summer he interned at Berkley Life Sciences as a Life Science Underwriting Intern.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a passionate healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, healthcare supply chain, & pharmaceutical sales.

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Heather Reilly shares her perspective on working in legal for a drug manufacturer. The student co-host for this episode is Kacie Leight. She is a senior at Saint Joseph's University studying Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business, with a double major in International Business. She's involved in SJU’s international programs as an ambassador who helps promote different types of study abroad, mentors transfer students who are new to SJU, & studied abroad in Denmark last spring. Upon graduation, Kacie is hoping to become a project manager in clinical operations.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a passionate healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, healthcare supply chain, & pharmaceutical sales.

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, SJU alums Natalie Henehan & Justin Godusky share their perspective of working in medical device sales for Arthrex. The student co-host for this episode is Ali James, who is a current senior at Saint Joseph's University majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business. She's on the executive board for the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) club as the VP of Event Operations and was a D1 lacrosse player prior to transferring to SJU. Upon graduation, she hopes to go into pharmaceutical / healthcare / medical device marketing, or trauma medical device sales.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a passionate healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, healthcare supply chain, & pharmaceutical sales.

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Angelo Maletta-Hastie shares his journey from Saint Joseph's University to launching Pulmonara Labs.  For those interested in learning more about Pulmonara Labs, their website is https://www.pulmonaralabs.com.  Alternatively, if you'd like to get involved Angelo can be contacted at [email protected] student co-host for this episode is Jaakko Juusela.  He's from Helsinki, Finland, is a senior at Saint Joseph’s University, and is double majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business as well as International Business.  He previously was a student athlete with the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and is currently working part-time at Herantis Pharma Plc.  Upon entering the workforce full-time Jaakko aspires to be on the commercial side of the healthcare industry. The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a passionate healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, healthcare supply chain, & pharmaceutical sales.

In this podcast episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Jen Rafferty shares her field journey, including having a few prior sales roles, to now being a Field Reimbursement Manager. The student co-host for this episode is Bella King. She's a senior at Saint Joseph’s University majoring in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business with a minor in Psychology. She is interested in pursuing a career in marketing and sales. On campus, Bella serves as the President of the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) and the President of the Women’s Club Lacrosse Team. She is also a member of Alpha Phi Sorority, a Haub School of Business Student Ambassador, and a Recruitment Counselor for Panhellenic (NuChi). This past summer, she interned at Lumanity, a global medical communications agency, where she worked as a Medical Communications Account Executive Intern.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a passionate healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, healthcare supply chain, & pharmaceutical sales.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Jarod Ricci shares his market research journey from Penn State & Carnegie Mellon to working for a few impressive pharmaceutical companies.The student co-host for this episode is Ava Ricevuto. She is a senior double majoring in Pharmaceutical Healthcare Business and Business Intelligence and Analytics. She's passionate about pursuing a job in the Pharmaceutical industry, with aspirations to work in market research. Her campus involvements include Delta Sigma Pi, Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) and the co-op program.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, healthcare supply chain, & pharmaceutical sales.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Mike D'Ozzollinni of Woven HC shares his career journey, and explains what speaker programs are & how they work. The student co-host for this episode is Marlene Chmielewski. She is majoring in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business. Campus organizations she helps lead include PILOT (Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow), the American Sign Language Club, the Maguire Art Museum, Alpha Gamma Delta, & Cheerleading.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, healthcare supply chain, & pharmaceutical sales.

In this episode of Path of Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Emad Abdelnaby shares his journey working across a variety of pharmaceutical opportunities, including getting to work across a few global markets. The student co-host for this episode is Julia Haciski. She is a sophomore majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business, with aspirations of pursuing a career in pharmaceutical marketing. She is currently working for Ringer Sciences as a Co-Op Marketing Analyst Intern and is actively involved on campus as Vice President of Finance for the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) and a member of Tri Sigma sorority.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Jeanille Gatta shares her journey from working in a variety of functions, including marketing & market access, to her current role in compliance for a drug manufacturer. The student co-host for this episode is Christian Downie. He is a rising senior majoring in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business. He spent his summer interning as an Account Executive Intern for the medical communications agency Lumanity. He is also an active member of PILOT (Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow) and a Haub School of Business Ambassador.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Steve Meaney shares his inspiring journey from studying abroad in his collegiate days, to gaining well-rounded experiences, to working in Market Access Marketing for a drug manufacturer. The student co-host for this episode is Ava Ricevuto. She is a senior double majoring in Pharmaceutical Healthcare Business and Business Intelligence and Analytics. She's passionate about pursuing a job in the Pharmaceutical industry, with aspirations to work in market research. Her campus involvements include Delta Sigma Pi, Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) and the co-op program.The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Jessica Flaherty shares her inspiring journey from Rider University to working in Talent Acquisition for a drug manufacturer. The student co-host for this episode is Sofia Starinieri. She is a senior at Saint Joseph’s University majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business and minoring in Spanish. Upon graduation, she would like to pursue a career in marketing. Her campus involvement includes Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity, Alpha Gamma Delta, and Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT). Additionally, Sofia was a participant of her university’s Co-op program, where she successfully completed 2 rotations at a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company, Cencora (dba AmerisourceBergen).The podcast series' ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor. Classes he's taught include healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path of Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Lisa Plimpton shares her inspiring journey as a rare disease executive. The student co-host for this episode is Bella King. She’s a rising senior at Saint Joseph’s University majoring in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business with a minor in Psychology. She is interested in pursuing a career in marketing and sales. On campus, Bella serves as the President of the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) and the President of the Women’s Club Lacrosse Team. She is also a member of Alpha Phi Sorority, a Haub School of Business Student Ambassador, and a Recruitment Counselor for Panhellenic (NuChi). This summer, she is interning at Lumanity, a global medical communications agency, where she is working as a Medical Communications Account Executive Intern.The podcast series ongoing co-host is Jon Evoy. He is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor (evenings). He's taught healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path of Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Paul Karoly shares his insightful journey from SJU to pharmaceutical analytics. Jeff Pirog is a rising senior dual majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business as well as Chemistry. On campus he is active in the executive boards of the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) club as well as Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He has been a teacher's assistant in the SJU Chemistry labs, member of club lacrosse, and is currently interning at Berkley Life Sciences as a Life Science Underwriting Intern.Jon Evoy is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor (evenings). He's taught healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Paul Delo shares his inspiring career journey from pharma sales to marketing.  The co-hosts for this episode are Susan Concordia & Jon Evoy.Susan Concordia is a rising senior at Saint Joseph’s University majoring in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business with a minor in International Business. She is passionate about pursuing a career in pharmaceutical and medical device sales. On campus, Susan serves as the Vice President of Marketing for the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT), previously held the role of Director of Merchandising for Alpha Phi, and is an active member of the Sales Excellence Group and the Women’s Club Soccer team. This summer, she is interning at Deerfield Group, a full-service healthcare advertising agency, where she is working alongside the media team.Jon Evoy is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor (evenings). He's taught healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path of Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Alison M. Tapia shares steps she's taken in her career and reflects on her career in pharmaceutical marketing.  The co-hosts for this episode are Simon Goddard & Jon Evoy.Simon Goddard is a recent graduate of Saint Joseph’s University who majored in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business. During his time at St.Joe's, Simon participated in the Co-Op program, and was an active member in the Delta Sigma Pi professional fraternity, and the Gaelic Football Club.  Simon is currently exploring opportunities within healthcare sales. Jon Evoy is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor (evenings). He's taught healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path of Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Joanne Lyons shares steps she's taken in her career and reflects on her pharmaceutical market research role.  The co-hosts for this episode are  Carly Poff & Jon Evoy.Carly Poff is a rising senior double majoring in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business and International Business, with aspirations of pursuing a career in sales and marketing. Her campus involvement includes participating in the Co-Op Program, serving as Director of Fundraising for the Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT), Vice President of Alpha Phi Fraternity, and being active in the Society of International Business.  Jon Evoy is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor (evenings). He's taught healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.

In this episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare from the Saint Joseph's University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Program, Michel Reid shares steps he's taken in his career and reflects on his role as Global Head of Clinical Demographics Strategy.  The co-hosts for this episode are Natalie Henehan & Jon Evoy.Natalie Henehan is a graduating senior who majored in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business while minoring in Health Sciences.  Additionally, she is the outgoing President of SJU's Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) student organization.Jon Evoy is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor (evenings). He's taught healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.

In our debut episode of Path to Commercialization in Healthcare, Saint Joseph’s University alum Ryan Bonner reflects on his career journey and offers his two cents for the next generation. The co-hosts for this episode are Marlene Chmielewski & Jon Evoy. Marlene Chmielewski is a junior majoring in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business. Campus organizations she helps lead include PILOT (Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow), the American Sign Language Club, the Maguire Art Museum, Alpha Gamma Delta, & Cheerleading. Jon Evoy is a healthcare marketer who is also an Adjunct Professor (evenings). He's taught healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical market research, & healthcare supply chain.