Norma Castaneda, MBA

Healthcare Executive of 17 years with a focus on business development and operations strategy. Recognized for improvements in building and managing organizations, operational efficiencies, project planning, managing sales, inventory, supply channels, rapid revenue growth, breaking barriers of entry, improving patient education, support programming, and patient outcomes. Creates value across stakeholders, leverages top talent across the US and US territories, and is an expert in healthcare technology, infusion services, and limited distribution supply chains. As a leader in equity and inclusion, it allows for attracting and assembling high-performance teams to serve an untapped bilingual market niche. Most recently led our team to achieve the prestigious URAC accreditation in six months, developing the group's continued education, teamwork, and company loyalty. Established strategic relationships with top pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and GPO's. My leadership style is by engaging industry leaders, finding top talent, and motivating and elevating our internal teams which leads them to success and synergy. Working with recognized companies of excellence throughout the 50 states including US territories and Japan, with annual revenues between $50-$130 Million. My collective experience in leading C-Suite executives includes advising and servicing as Chief of Staff, Chief of Strategy in Business Development, and Chief Operating Officer for the specialty pharmacy industry, healthcare, and HR Operations. Compliance Officer experience in establishing industry policies and procedures within the organization. I am currently a member of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy organization serving as a government affairs committee member. Together with my committee, we recently developed a strategy toolkit to ensure that specialty pharmacy has a voice in how legislation may impact their practice, and ensure supportive policies are passed and implemented. Also, collaborate with the National Hemophilia Foundation and the Hemophilia Federation of America.