Derek Gallacher provides full “hands on” and real-world experience of setting up UK Pharma companies from product pre-approval stage, right through to launch and development into a standalone profitable commercial entity. Derek brings over 32 years of Pharma experience ranging from research, sales and marketing, commercial, start-up, European Board Directorship and Country Management.
Derek helps Pharma/Biotech companies make the pivotal decision between partnering a product or retaining full control and launching themselves:
- Development of Scenarios
- Business Case
- Key Considerations, Tasks, Resources & Costs
- Optimal Launch Model
- Outsourced vs Headcount
Should the decision be made to commercialise alone, Derek (with a wide established network of specialist colleagues) can lead and manage all activities towards UK setup and effective launch/commercialisation for example:
- Regulatory, PV/MI, Compliance
- Budgets/Forecasting
- Product Supply and Requirements for Wholesale Dealers Licence (WDA)
- Financial and Legal
- Office Establishment, HR and Staffing
- Salesforce (CSO/Headcount)
- Wholesale and Distribution
- Pricing and Reimbursement
- Training
- KOL Activities
- Marketing and Promotional Campaign/Materials
Since 2012 Derek has guided and supported clients in Ethical Pharma, Medical Devices and Cell Based Therapies across a multitude of therapy areas.
Derek prides himself on real world experience of UK Pharma Setup, offering support and guidance from a position of having actually performed and coordinated these wide and varied functions himself.
If you would like to speak to Derek you can contact andrew.burns@georgejamesltd.com
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