Type Of Business:
Health care device development company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Operations management
Major Product/SVS:
Development and marketing of advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures
Favorite Business Publication:
Journal of the American Medical Association; Newsweek; PharmaVOICE; Monitor
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Scrapbooking, Golfing, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Chemistry, Eastern Kentucky University (1982)
Affiliations Awards:
Drug Information Association; The Society of Clinical Research Associates; Association of Clinical Research Professionals
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career were the development and launch of Aleve, the development and launch of Prilosec OTC and her current project for weight loss.
Charity:
Kindervelt of Cincinnati
Number Of Years In Profession:
29
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her previous opportunities, and the managers and mentors who coached her along the way in her career.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she developed a love of science at an early age.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Helsinger is a public speaker and has published articles. She was selected by Johnson & Johnson for their leadership course. She is also very active in her community and church. She is passionate about helping young people to make informed choices and attain success.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working with bench top testing; Conducting clinical research; Managing clinical operations group; Working with NDA and PMA submissions; Negotiating with the Food and Drug Administration; Launching products; Overseeing strategy budget
Awards/Honors:
Youth Leader, Cornerstone United Methodist Church
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Helsinger plans to expand on her industry-related knowledge and experience personal growth in her career.