Robert Spitz

Associate Director, Process and Policy- Data Policy and Process Compliance (MLR Approvals)

East Hanover, New Jersey, United States

About

Skilled supply chain professional with broad pharmaceutical marketing and sales operations, logistics and IT experience.

Experience

  • Novartis ()
    • Associate Director, Process and Policy - Data Policy and Process Compliance
      May 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 3 mos

      * Develop and implement compliant, pragmatic and innovative solutions for MLR content requirements including core claims, modular content, content authoring and creative elements. * Build processes and develop/present training content materials to ensure users successfully execute the promotional and non-promotional (medical) approval process in compliance with OPDP/FDA requirements, regulatory guardrails and legal requirements. *Coordinate enhancements, upgrades and training updates including impact analysis/assessment and change management.

    • Manager, Logistics and Distribution, Samples and Promotional Literature
      Jan 2005 - May 2012 · 7 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for management of 3PL operations and systems for Promotional Literature Distribution fulfillment and Sample Operations distribution processes. Implemented new literature ordering system (multi-platform) for field sales representatives, replacing legacy systems and streamlining data flow process. Managed logistics, supply, inventory and metrics for all promotional materials shipments (up to 150,000 shipments per year) to field personnel, third parties, meetings, and internal clients while managing SLA's, business and budget requirements. Managed fulfillment operations for direct mail fulfillment in addition to developing and implementing value proposition programs (copay cards, vouchers, hybrid programs, mail-in-rebates, and reimbursement programs) for prescription drug market.

  • President / GM Spitz Enterprises, Inc. at Spitz Enterprises, Inc.
    Feb 2002 - Dec 2005 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Owner/Operator of 5 Garagetek (www.garagetek.com) franchise territories, including Greater Philadelphia, Greater Baltimore, Central Pennsyvania, Delaware and South/Central Jersey. Master distributor for garage flooring and custom closets.

  • Purchasing Manager at Suburban Propane
    Feb 1999 - Feb 2002 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Purchasing Manager for Retail Operations, including retail, MRO and tanks/cylinders for 340 locations

  • Production, Sales and Inventory Manager at Fedders Corporation
    Jul 1995 - Dec 1998 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Master production scheduling and Sales and Operations Planning for North American and International divisions.

  • Production Planner at Lockheed Martin
    Jul 1994 - Jul 1995 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Responsible for S7000 Thermal Control components (thermistors, pcb's, etc.).