Our team is a collection of 1st round draft picks, hand selected from the disciplines of healthcare advertising, business development, market research, patient advocacy, payer access, policy, and reimbursement.
We serve our clients to enable them to innovate and impact the lives of future generations.
We announced our latest team additions in a press release circulated on August 17, 2020
Dave Melin
FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Biochemist by training / Biopharma executive at early stage, mid-size and multi-national public companies / Expertise in Market Access, Commercial and Business Development, Market Research, Data Analytics / Passion for building trusted partnerships / Non-profit Founder and Board Member / Believes in giving back / Enjoying life’s journey with his wife of nearly 25 years
Kimberly Drager
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Born and raised just outside of Philadelphia, PA / Finance degree from Penn State University – Smeal College of Business / 10+ years experience in business development, fundraising, and program/project management primarily in oncology / Experienced in developing and cultivating meaningful relationships, highly organized, creative thinker, problem-solver / Passionate about building relationships among stakeholders to serve the greater good / Enjoys time with family (husband, baby and dog!), hiking, the beach and game nights
Jenna Roberts
DIRECTOR, MARKET RESEARCH AND CLIENT ANALYTICS
Minneapolis, MN / Born and raised in northern Minnesota, / Research guru / Expert data wizard / Successful project manager / Keen attention to detail / Passionate about healthcare, helping others / Market Research expert / Loves importance IP puts on genuine relationships with our partners and clients, “It’s not hard to do when cared for by your company” / Enjoys playing and watching hockey / Pleasures in making others laugh / Always appreciates a well-timed pun
Matt Steele, MMP
SENIOR MANAGER, MARKET RESEARCH AND CLIENT ANALYTICS
Native of Eagan, Minnesota / Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota in public policy / Creator of public policy while working in the Minnesota Senate / Experienced in applied research and data analysis for both non-profit and private sectors / Believes in sharing time and talents by volunteering at church / Enjoys international travel and spending time on Minnesota’s beautiful north shore
Holly Ponder
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE PLANNING AND HUMAN RESOURCES
From England / Lives in Wallingford, CT / Law degree, Southampton University / Pursuing Master’s in Management at Harvard / 10+ years’ experience in administration, office management, HR, project management / 2+ years at groundbreaking biopharma / Organized (loves lists!), efficient, hard-working / Creator of policies, procedures / Seeks challenges for personal and professional growth / Passion for doing HR right / Enjoys travel, baking, yoga, escape rooms, good food, family, friends
Patricia Tatro
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Native of Georgia / Current home in Minnesota / Certified Public Accountant / 20+ years of diverse experience with both closely held and Fortune 500 companies / Innovative problem solver / Detail oriented / Driven to provide excellent service / Enjoys travel and time with family and friends
Gaia Piraccini
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MEDICAL AFFAIRS
From Milan, Italy / Lives in Lugano, Switzerland / PhD, Biological Science and Toxicology / Experience in creating, maintaining relationships with field experts / Supports international clinical research projects / Medical Affairs expertise in oncology, supportive care, rare metabolic disorders / Believes in fairness / Enjoys family time, adventure travel, photography / Served as HBA executive, a volunteer association supporting advancement and impact of women in healthcare
Manolo Bellotto
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL STRATEGY
Native of Switzerland / Lives in Lugano / PhD, Molecular Development Genetics / Executive for an international pharmaceutical company / Hands-on experience in product, medical and advocacy development, commercialization, and international research / Collaborations in oncology, nephrology, rare or orphan disease indications across various continents / Dedicated to patients / Enjoying life with his family
Roz Blumenthal
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Born and raised in NYC / Resides in West Orange, NJ / PhD in Biomedical Science from City University of NY and Mount Sinai Medical School, postdoctoral work at Rockefeller University / 20 years of experience in medical research, 15 years in medical communications / Trained researcher, educator, medical writer, and medical strategist / Known for critical and detailed analysis of scientific literature / Believes in teamwork, elevating good people and good ideas / Enjoys cooking, baking, podcasts, theatre, exploring places and cultures and engaging in meaningful discussion
Jayson Slotnik / J.D., M.P.H.
STRATEGIC ADVISOR, HEALTHCARE POLICY
Native New Yorker / 15+ years’ experience / Key Washington Policy Advocate / Reimbursement and coding issues covering devices, diagnostic tests, drugs, biologics / Business development / Medicare and Medicaid coverage and payment / Passionate about getting therapies to patients / Partner to membership and affiliate groups to develop innovator friendly policies / Strives to explore the globe / Greatly enjoys watching his children play sports / Ice cream is his kryptonite
Felicia Schweitzer
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
University of Pennsylvania, George Washington University Law School / 18+ years in healthcare / Medicare, Medicaid, private payer coverage for innovative pharmaceutical and medical device companies / Coding and reimbursement strategies / Legislative and regulatory advising / Contractual matters / Professional risk management / Corporate governance / Loves to travel the world with family / Named her dog Copley, a nod to her Boston area childhood and where she was married
Rachel Brown
BOOKKEEPER
Grew up in rural West Texas / Currently lives in Northern Colorado / Associate’s Degree and 5 years bookkeeping experience, previously sign language interpreter / Highly organized, flexible and collaborative / Passion for learning and helping businesses grow and thrive / Believes in kindness and courage / Enjoys cycling, hiking and exploring the mountains