New York, NY (PRWEB) August 14, 2013 -- The finalists are in for the fifth-annual PM360 Trailblazer Awards. PM360, a leading health-marketing industry trade magazine, will honor the pharmaceutical industry’s most amazing innovators.
Established in 2009, the Trailblazer Awards are given to outstanding companies, marketers and brand managers representing top talent and brands.
“We have an amazing talent pool this year of industry-wide innovative and creative marketers, companies and campaigns that have had an enormous impact on improving lives and driving healthcare forward,” says Anna Stashower, CEO and Publisher of PM360. “With PM360’s 2013 Trailblazer Awards, we are honored to recognize the industry’s greatest achievements and the people and companies behind them.”
This year more than 800 award applications were submitted. Award finalists, selected by the PM360 editorial board, represent the most forward-thinking leadership of their fields.
To reach the finalist phase, companies must show achievement in innovation, talent development, and social responsibility. Finalists are acknowledged and winners honored during a special reception at Gotham Hall at 1356 Broadway in New York City on September 20th, 2013. Tickets can be purchased by visiting http://www.pm360trailblazerawards.com/tickets/. For more information about tickets, contact Andrew Matthius at 646-300-8113 or andrew.matthius(at)pm360online(dot)com.
You can also follow the awards live on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/pm360online/.
The keynote speaker at this year’s gala is Matthew Zachary, the Founder/CEO of Stupid Cancer, a non-profit organization that empowers young adults affected by cancer through innovative and award-winning programs and services.
PM360 is also proud to announce that Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, the Retired Chairman of the Board and CEO of Merck and Current Chairman of the Board of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient.
“Roy Vagelos has a life-long history of both medical and business innovation, philanthropy and outstanding leadership,” explains Stashower. “Under his watch at Merck, he was responsible for launching the first statin, thereby greatly reducing worldwide cardiovascular incidents. He also brought an end to River Blindness and led Merck to its pinnacle of success, garnering the respect of its peers. Please join us in celebrating Roy Vagelos’ Lifetime of Achievement.”
The Finalists Are:
MARKETER OF THE YEAR
Aurora Archer, Senior Director Marketing Services, AstraZeneca
Robert Greif, Vice President, Commercial Operations, rEVO Biologics
Yolanda Johnson-Moton, Director of External Relations, U.S. Medical Division, Eli Lilly and Company
Jason Menzo, Director of Marketing, Nicox
COMPANY OF THE YEAR: PHARMACEUTICAL/BIOTECH
Biogen Idec
GlaxoSmithKline
Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company
Novo Nordisk
COMPANY OF THE YEAR: MEDICAL DEVICE
Becton, Dickinson & Company
GE Healthcare
Sonosite
Stryker
COMPANY OF THE YEAR: ADVERTISING AGENCY
Greater Than One
Klick Health
McCann Regan Campbell Ward
The Snow Companies
COMPANY OF THE YEAR: SUPPLIER/VENDOR
CMI/Compas
Health Monitor Network
Next IT
PSKW
COMPANY OF THE YEAR: SPECIALTY PHARMA/BIOTECH
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
Noven Pharmaceuticals
Sanofi Renal
PM360’s LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, Retired Chairman of the Board and CEO of Merck and Current Chairman of the Board of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
PM360’S 2013 TRAILBLAZER BRAND CHAMPION AWARD WINNERS
Autoimmune: Kaye Kugler of Santarus for Uceris
Cardiology: Margaret-Sarah Alexander of Boehringer Ingelheim for Pradaxa
Central Nervous System: Thomas Flaten of Eisai for Banzel and Fycompa
Dermatology: Carlos Dortrait of Janssen Biotech for Stelara
Diabetes/Metabolic Diseases: Amy West, Associate Director, Patient Relationship Marketing Diabetes Marketing, Novo Nordisk
Gastrointestinal: Ari Wexler of Forest Laboratories for Linzess
Hematology/Oncology: Robert Greif of rEVO Biologics for ATryn
Infectious Diseases: Laura Polin of Pfizer for Prevnar 13
Innovation: Albert Bourla of Pfizer for the Established Products Business Unit
Medical Device: Lothar Krinke, PhD, VP & GM at Medronic for Deep Brain Stimulation
Managed Markets: Mark Miller of Allergan for the HealtheHorizons Program
Ophthalmology: Brittany Cassin of ThromboGenics for Jetrea
Pain/Inflammation: Ali Martin of Genentech for Actemra
Respiratory: Christopher Connolly of Boehringer Ingelheim for Combivent Respimat
INITIATIVE FINALISTS
APP
ePatCare (Boehringer Ingelheim, infill Kommunikation)
Letairis Resources Branded iPad App (Gilead Sciences, Intouch Solutions)
Stelara Healthier Living eBook (Janssen Biotech, Draftfcb)
Stryker GetAroundKnee (Stryker, GSW)
Velcade iPatient App (Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company, Klick Health)
CONSUMER WEBSITE/ONLINE INITIATIVE
Diabetes Treatment and Management Patient Education Center (Novo Nordisk, Everyday Health)
Diabetic Connect (Alliance Health Networks)
Divigel (Upsher-Smith, MC|K Healthcare)
Lantus.com (Sanofi, Havas Lynx)
Turn to Help Website (Reckitt Benckiser, Klick Health)
DIRECT MAIL
Fortesta Gel Underwear Mailer (Endo, GSW)
MedTera Slide Pop Mailer with Webkey (Medtera)
Omontys 13 to 1 Direct Mail (Affymax Takeda, Navicor Group)
DTC CAMPAIGN
Fibromyalgia Clinical Trial Recruitment Campaign (Theravance, CAHG)
iBGStar Product Launch Campaign (Sanofi U.S. Diabetes, Intouch Solutions)
Intermezzo Campaign (Purdue, AbelsonTaylor)
Stryker GetAroundKnee Campaign (Stryker, GSW)
Vimpat Go Beyond Okay (UCB, Digitas Health)
DTP CAMPAIGN
JETREACARE.com (ThromboGenics, Carling Communications)
Novo Nordisk FlexPen (CultHealth)
Perjeta Patient Campaign (Genentech, Sudler & Hennessey)
Vimpat Go Beyond Okay (UCB, Digitas Health)
INTERACTIVE MARKETING
Intuniv inTUNE Support Program (Shire, Evoke Health)
iRep Interactive Sales Program (Wockhardt USA, Strategic Edge Communications, a Division of MD On-Line. Inc.)
Famprya Global Digital Congress Solution (Biogen Idec, Inhance)
Uloric Join Forces Game (Takeda, GSW)
Vimpat Go Beyond Okay (UCB, Digitas Health)
PERSISTENCE PROGRAM
AstraZeneca Copay Program (AstraZeneca)
Genentech BioOncology Co-Pay Card (McKesson)
My Tears, My Rewards (Allergan, Beacon Healthcare)
PR CAMPAIGN
2Million2Many (National Bone Health Alliance, GSW)
“Escape the Stall Campaign” (Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America/DraftFCB Healthcare)
Merck Blood Sugar Basics (GCI Health)
Straight Talk: MAGEC for Early-Onset Scoliosis (Ellipse Technologies, Paul Werth)
USAGE Survey: Taking on America's Number One Killer (Kowa Pharmaceuticals
America, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company with Makovsky)
PRODUCT LAUNCH
Adcetris “Bringing Response to Life” Campaign (Seattle Genetics, Navicor Group)
Iclusig Launch (Ariad Pharmaceuticals, LehmanMillet)
Nicox AdenoPlus (Nicox, Dudnyk)
Oncotype DX Prostate Cancer Assay (Genomic Health, LehmanMillet)
Tecfidera Interactive Satellite Broadcast (Biogen Idec, ESSRX)
PROFESSIONAL CAMPAIGN
Forteo Journal Ad (Eli Lilly, Abelson Taylor)
Lucentis “Precision and Performance” Campaign (Genentech, Giant Creative Strategy)
Perjeta Professional Launch Campaign (Genentech, Sudler & Hennessey)
Roche Cervical Cancer Portfolio Initiative (Roche, Dudnyk)
“Why Wait” Campaign (Boehringer Ingelheim, Draftfcb)
PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE/ONLINE INITIATIVE
Ampyra-HCP Site (Acorda Therapeutics, Klick Health)
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Global Digital Strategy for Oncology (infill Kommunikation)
themedicalbag.com (Group DCA)
Vectra DA Case Histories Interactive Touch Screen Display (Crescendo Bioscience, Flashpoint Medica)
“Zero Room for Error” Initiative (SonoSite, eHealthcare Solutions)
SELF-PROMOTION
ConvergentTimes (The CementBloc)
Future 15 (Klick Health)
LifeChanger Awards (Health Monitor Network)
Nothing Is Out of Reach (Dudnyk)
TRUE Health + Wellness Agency Launch
SOCIAL MEDIA
Cetaphil Virtual Office Hours (Galderma, Intouch Solutions)
Epilepsy Advocate Facebook Page (UCB, Digitas Health)
: ) Fuel [pronounced happy fuel] (Happy Fuel LLC, The Cement Bloc)
QN2A.org (Stand Up to Cancer and Cancer Treatment Centers of America, GSW)
Stelara Psoriasis Matters YouTube Channel (Janssen Biotech, Draftfcb)
UNBRANDED CAMPAIGN
15 Every Hour (Boehringer Ingelheim, Grey Group)
Hepatitis B Unbranded Campaign (Gilead, Artcraft Health Education)
Moments Missed Campaign (ViroPharma, Dudnyk)
My Multiple Myeloma (Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company, Klick Health)
Xiaflex “Ask About the Curve” Campaign (Auxilium, LehmanMillet)
VIDEO COMMERCIAL Arthritis Health Monitor TV (Health Monitor Network)
Beyond the Moment Video Series (Lilly Oncology, GSW)
Essure Permanent Birth Control (Bayer, LehmanMillet)
Enhanced KOL Video in Oncology for Dendreon (created by Viscira)
Fight for the Fighters (Celgene, The CementBloc)
About PM360
PM360 is the premier source for information that product managers and pharma marketing professionals need to succeed in the complex, ever-changing healthcare environment. PM360 offers invaluable perspective on important industry issues through a full-circle combination of how-to information and thoughtful career insights. The PM360 Trailblazer Awards span five categories, including Company of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Marketer of the Year, Brand Champion Awards and Initiative Awards.
Eliza Merves, Makovsky, +1 (212) 508-9631, [email protected]
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