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Darci Cook MS RD CSOWM CDCES

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Harvard trained, Senior Clinical Sales Professional consistently driving top sales results within Health Systems, Specialty, and Primary Care throughout the Indiana Market. Proven high-performing, collaborative leader. Uniquely qualified to leverage clinical skills to impact market development of the Corcept brand.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Obesity Care Specialist

Novo Nordisk Inc
12.2022 - Current
  • Executed sales strategy for Obesity Business Unit in newly created, large southern Indiana territory
  • Exceeded sales goals and received max IC payout:

Q1: 300%; Q2 300%; Q3 200%; Q4: results 3/9/24

  • 1st/108 2023 area calibration
  • 3rd/108 2023 area sales performance
  • Delivered over $10.5 million in sales in 2023
  • 52x52 total HCP volume growth 7th/108 in Area
  • 52x52 Target volume growth 5th/108 in Area
  • 52x52 New Writers 10th/108 in Area
  • Developed Medical Management program for Bariatric centers: Columbus Regional Health/Baptist Health to grow Wegovy brand from 0 to 219/119 respectively.

Executive Obesity Educator

Novo Nordisk
12.2017 - 12.2022
  • Exceeded Brand growth goals 2011-2021 (2019: 200%, 2020: 175%, 2021: 250%).
  • Partnered with Indiana health systems to develop infrastructure for obesity care:.

Franciscan: Journey to Health.

Community Health Network: Strive for Personal Health.

Ascension: Obesity Pilot, 77 patients enrolled.

  • Partnered with individual practices to develop Chronic Weight Management Programs. Examples include but are not limited to:.

Achieve – Westfield Premier Physicians.

Premier Family Medicine Weight Management Program.

Women’s Care OBGYN – Weight Management Program.

Meridian Bariatrics Medical Weight Management Program.

Sr. Diabetes Educator

Novo Nordisk
01.2011 - 12.2017
  • Pioneered Population Health Management strategies in health systems through education and targeted strategies for >9% A1c patient population.
  • Franciscan ACO/Quality Initiative partnership.
  • Community Health Network (Primeria) PHM partnership.
  • American Health Network Quality Initiative partnership.
  • Developed strong collaborative partnerships with NNI stakeholders for alignment and goal achievement (DCS/DBM/RAM).
  • Adapted to changes in national strategy to meet needs of rapidly changing market.
  • Peer Mentor: field rides with new Educators, ongoing support.

Adjunct Professor

Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
01.2010 - 12.2014
  • Designed and taught 300 level Nutrition course.

Adjunct Professor

Davenport University
05.2008 - 12.2010
  • Designed and taught 300 level Nutrition course.

Diabetes Educator

Quintiles
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Supported diabetes sales team as Diabetes Educator for Sanofi-Aventis to drive insulin initiation and adherence in Michigan and Indiana.

Program Director

Indiana University Health Diabetes Center
10.2005 - 01.2008
  • Directed program and managed Diabetes Center staff of 6 Educators/Administrative Support.
  • Conducted personnel evaluations, coached for performance improvement, hired staff, managed budget
  • Developed Curriculum, and Diabetes Protocols in collaboration with IU Medical Directors.
  • Supervised research projects including the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) with IU School of Medicine.
  • Preceptor for medical students, nursing students, dietetic interns, and pharmacy residents.
  • Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations, obtained ADA Recognition

Nutrition Consultant

Pharmaceutical Companies & Health Systems
05.2000 - 12.2007
  • Presented nutrition and diabetes related programs for: Eli Lilly & Company, Roche Diagnostics, Roche Disetronic, Bayer Diagnostics, Franciscan Heart Center, Amylin Pharmaceuticals.

Sales Representative

F.A. Davis Publishing Company
10.2003 - 10.2005
  • Executed sales of Nursing/Allied Health college textbooks: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio.
  • Exceeded sales goals: Exceeded sales goals in territory by 15% each year.

Certified Diabetes Educator

Indiana University Health
05.2000 - 10.2003
  • Presenter for Indiana University School of Medicine Annual Physician Diabetes Update.
  • Conducted Diabetes Education for Endocrinology patients.
  • Counseled patients on weight management strategies.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Ball State University
09.1999 - 06.2000
  • Managed lab portion of both undergraduate and graduate Food Management classes.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.

Education

Master of Science - Nutrition

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Food Science, Food Management

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.1998

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Relationship building
  • Account Management
  • Trailblazer
  • Team Leadership
  • Presentation Skills
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Goals and Performance
  • Disease State Treatment Process Development
  • Adaptable professional

Accomplishments

  • 1st/108 for Area Calibration process - Q4 2023 Incentive Compensation
  • 3rd/108 in Area for 2023 Sales Performance (Circle of Excellence winners TBD 3/9/24)
  • Vision Award, Area 2021: Developed state-wide Obesity Care Program resulting in Novo Nordisk (NNI) partnership across Franciscan Health System, retention of NNI obesity products on formulary, growth of NNI Brand (37%).
  • Vision Award, Area 2019; Developed Obesity Pilot resulting 77 Ascension Employees treated with Saxenda for 12 months. Brand growth of 78%, Saxenda was retained on HS formulary.
  • Selected for National Leadership Team: Think Tank, 2024
  • Selected for Regional Leadership Team: Solutions Team, 2024
  • High-performing Educator: Exceeded Brand growth goals 2011-2021 (2019: 200%, 2020: 175%, 2021: 250%).
  • Interim Obesity Regional Field Trainer national program, 2019 to 2021. Management training opportunities including: Situational Leadership, Coaching/Documentation, Lead workshops at POAs: 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Flexible Leadership and Customer Focus Trailblazer Award, Area 2015
  • Established and co-lead National Diabetes Health System Team, 2014 to 2018; Developed National Playbook
  • Area Diabetes Leadership team, 2015 to 2017
  • Mentor Team, 2013 to 2022

Certification

  • Board Certified Specialist Obesity Weight Management (CSOWM), 2019
  • Harvard School of Medicine Executive Education Program in Obesity Care, 2019
  • Master of Science in Nutrition, 2005
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), 2003
  • Registered Dietitian (RD), 2000

Timeline

Sr. Obesity Care Specialist

Novo Nordisk Inc
12.2022 - Current

Executive Obesity Educator

Novo Nordisk
12.2017 - 12.2022

Sr. Diabetes Educator

Novo Nordisk
01.2011 - 12.2017

Adjunct Professor

Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
01.2010 - 12.2014

Adjunct Professor

Davenport University
05.2008 - 12.2010

Diabetes Educator

Quintiles
01.2008 - 01.2009

Program Director

Indiana University Health Diabetes Center
10.2005 - 01.2008

Sales Representative

F.A. Davis Publishing Company
10.2003 - 10.2005

Nutrition Consultant

Pharmaceutical Companies & Health Systems
05.2000 - 12.2007

Certified Diabetes Educator

Indiana University Health
05.2000 - 10.2003

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Ball State University
09.1999 - 06.2000

Master of Science - Nutrition

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Food Science, Food Management

Central Michigan University
Darci Cook MS RD CSOWM CDCES