Sarah Dreikorn, MBA, PMP

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GMA Program Manager, Health Equity & Patient Affairs at Takeda

Scotch Plains, New Jersey, United States

Overview

Sarah is a PMP-certified Project and Operations Manager with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, including roles at Takeda and Bayer. A graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology (MBA), she specializes in drug development, medical affairs, and operational strategy with a strong focus on health equity.

Driven by a passion for creating a "fairer world, " Sarah dedicates her work to making a tangible difference. Her interest in effective communication is highlighted by a certification in conflict resolution, suggesting a commitment to fostering positive and productive interpersonal dynamics in all her endeavors.

Unique fact: Sarah holds a certification in "Responding to Conflict, " showcasing a specialized skill in navigating complex interpersonal situations.

Personality Overview

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

Thorough Evaluator

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Health Equity
Her current role at Takeda and her personal headline as a "Global Equity Advocate" show this is a primary professional passion.
Patient Engagement
Listed as a key specialty and part of her current role in Patient Affairs, indicating a focus on incorporating the patient voice into drug development.
Operations Management
She has extensive experience managing multi-million dollar departmental budgets, strategic resource planning, and operational transitions for global teams at Bayer.

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Work History

3-2022 - 10-2024
GMA Program Manager, Health Equity & Patient Affairs at Takeda
12-2021 - 3-2022
US Medical Affairs Strategy Planning & Portfolio Management: Short Term Assignment at Bayer
9-2020 - 12-2020
Oncology Project Manager, Short Term Assignment at Bayer
12-2019 - 3-2022
Associate Director Of Operations at Bayer
10-2016 - 12-2019
Director of Operations, Latin American Medical Affairs at Bayer

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stevens Institute of Technology
BA from Oberlin College

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Insights For Selling To Sarah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sarah is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sarah

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sarah move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Sarah take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Sarah

Personality Compatibility


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