Over the last 20 years, Valerie has worked with biotechnology & pharmaceutical companies to create strategic marketing plans and build commercial infrastructure to launch new products, including those for rare diseases, into underdeveloped markets. Her experience, which includes disease and market awareness, product launch, and life-cycle/new product planning, covers all aspects of product launch strategy and execution, message development, thought leader development, advisory boards, and market research and analytics. Valerie excels at thinking strategically, operationalizing tactics to exceed goals, and ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration.