Octapharma USA lures Pfizer exec to its marketing team

20 May 2024

Swiss family-owned protein specialist Octapharma has appointed pharmaceutical industry veteran Kelly Hearn as vice president of commercial development and marketing of its American company, Octapharma USA.

Ms Hearn will take immediate leadership of the product marketing team as the company continues to grow its presence in the US market.

“Kelly Hearn brings to Octapharma USA an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for developing and launching novel products to market that improve patient health outcomes,” said Octapharma USA president Flemming Nielsen. “During more than 20 years with Pfizer, Kelly has demonstrated impressive abilities to drive strategic expansion as well as operational excellence and transformation. We are pleased to welcome Kelly to our senior leadership team and look forward to her continued success,” he noted.

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