Type Of Business:
Biotechnology manufacturing company
Expertise:
Global new-products launches
Major Product/SVS:
Products for cancer screening
Hobbies/Sports:
Yoga; Socializing; Tennis; Spending time with her three children
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Education, DePaul University, Cum Laude, Chicago, IL (1974)
Affiliations Awards:
Professional Women in Healthcare; Health Industry Distributors Association; American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Charity:
American Cancer Society; American Diabetes Association; National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her drive, hard work, creativity and working lots of hours.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because a friend told her to interview for a pharmaceutical representative position. She got the job and stayed in the industry.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Chalfie love leading a team, making leaders and mentoring. She is a leader, not a micromanager. She is creative and thinks outside the box. Ms. Chalfie enjoys amino diagnostics and technology. She has three children, Danielle, Loni and Benjamin.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Creating videos and media; Monitoring social media; Hiring the sales force; Launching with the three largest distributors in the world; Bringing the kit to market
Awards/Honors:
President's Club; Representative of the Year
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Chalfie hopes to continue working in the field, launch products and do public speaking. She also hopes to start a consulting business.