GALT - Key Persons
Alesha has over 13 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry and over 2 years' experience in business to business sales & marketing. Beginning her career in the healthcare insurance field, Alesha quickly met her goal of transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry. Alesha began her journey at Wyeth (Pfizer) Pharmaceuticals, as a Territory Representative in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the surrounding suburbs. She spent several years as a Territory Representative, launching several new drugs and covering various therapeutic categories. Alesha then transitioned into a Hospital Account Management role where she sold an IV antibiotic, an antiarrhythmic and an IV PPI in 13 community and academic based institutions across Pennsylvania and Delaware. Interested in leveraging her marketing education, Alesha was promoted to a corporate marketing role, where she was collectively part of a team developing strategic and tactical marketing plans for a viscosupplement injection brand. She then furthered her time in marketing within the Women's Health division. Alesha spent several years in marketing until a promoted relocation opportunity became available in Atlanta to transition into an Area Management and Operations role covering several states within the southeast. Alesha remained with Wyeth until the Pfizer acquisition closed. Alesha went on to do contract work within the Oncology Pain Market. During a 2 year stint outside of pharmaceuticals, she helped to spearhead Sales & Marketing efforts for a local engineering firm. Alesha was thrilled to join Galt Pharmaceuticals in 2019, leveraging her past pharmaceutical and business to business experience to direct all strategic and tactical marketing initiatives for current and future Galt products. Alesha completed a Bachelor of Science degree from the Pennsylvania State University in Health Policy Administration with a minor in Marketing.
Anna Claire has years of experience in the field of information systems. Anna Claire most recently worked at Pariveda Solutions as a technology consultant with an emphasis on software development for a variety of projects, clients, and industries. She also has experience as a project manager specializing in Agile Methodology. Her passion for learning allows her to quickly understand business challenges and to design technical solutions to address them. Anna Claire oversees Galt's enterprise systems and integrates the data management across Galt's commercial operations, corporate systems, regulatory affairs, and phranchise systems.
Anna Claire received her Bachelor's in Management Information Systems and Master's in Operations Management with specialization in Enterprise Integration from the University of Alabama.
Barry has over 25 of healthcare industry entrepreneurial experience with vast expertise in the pharmaceutical, managed care, outcomes research and quality improvement industries. Barry spent time early in his career in the pharmaceutical industry within Clinical Research and Medical Affairs, before going on to co-found Total Therapeutic Management (TTM), a unique outcomes research and provider engagement company that provided data driven Quality Improvement services. TTM was recognized as a leader in the healthcare quality improvement and outcomes research industry, and in 2014 was successfully acquired by a leading global provider of solutions to pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations. After transitioning the TTM Business, Barry leveraged his years of pharmaceutical, payer, provider and healthcare policy expertise to co-found the unique Galt Pharmaceuticals.
Barry completed undergraduate work at the University of Georgia and earned his Doctorate in Pharmacy from Mercer University, Atlanta and is currently an adjunct professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Mercer.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Representative
Bobby Hamilton is located in Mobile, Alabama where he also grew up. With 30 years in pharmaceutical sales, Bobby is most excited to build up his own territory. He describes himself as motivated, energetic and creative, and in his free time enjoys fitness, songwriting and screen writing and coaching youth football.
Job Titles:
- Territory Account Manager
Job Titles:
- Business Development Representative
- Business Development Team
Dena Ward grew up in the small town of Pelion, SC and is currently living in Chapin. She describes herself as energetic and positive with a go-getter work ethic. Dena has worked in various roles of medical sales for 13 years, beginning with marketing topical pain creams for a compounding pharmacy in 2010. She has since diversified her portfolio as a sales representative and supervising team leader. Dena finds fulfillment in educating physicians and hearing positive feedback about the success of her products in treating patients. In her free time, she enjoys boating, attending USC and CCU college football games, volunteering for her church, and spending time with her family.
Heath Nickel was born in Kansas, attended college in Oklahoma and has been a Texas resident since 2006. He describes himself as outgoing, mild-mannered, and driven. Previously a nuclear pharmacist, Heath now enjoys the challenge of being in sales and starting a new venture. He is most excited for the opportunity to build a business and enjoys outdoor activities such as golfing, hunting and fishing and LOVES to cook. In his free time, you can find him playing guitar or check out his sponsored BBQ page on Instagram @The_smokinokie.
Jay Vekaria grew up in Dumont and currently resides in Fords, New Jersey. Previously a pharmacy owner, Jay has always been passionate about the pharmaceutical industry and is excited to be at the forefront of new products in this role. He describes himself as enthusiastic, dedicated, and loyal and in his free time enjoys exercising, traveling, and reading. What sets Jay apart is his relevant work experience in the industry and dedication to assisting doctors and staff with the authorization process.
Job Titles:
- Scientific Sales Representative
Jenna To grew up in San Jose and is now a resident of Huntington Beach, CA. Previously, Jenna worked for 8 years as a pharmacy manager in a retail setting and is described as a proficient problem solver and having a dedicated work ethic. She was drawn to this role because of her interest in making a difference in patients' lives and is most excited to connect with patients and build relationships. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Director of Marketing
- Director of Business Development - Franchise Sales
- Registered Pharmacist
Kevin S. Vora is Director of Marketing & Franchise Development at Galt, and also Phranchise owner of 2 territories in New Jersey (Bridgewater/Trenton -13001 & Camden-13008). When the opportunity presented itself to become a Galt Phranchise owner, Kevin profile imagejumped at the chance to help others become entrepreneur by becoming one himself.
Prior to joining Galt Pharma & Phranchise family, Kevin was Product Manager for Leo Pharmaceuticals in Madison, New Jersey, from August 2016 to December 2017, and for Akrimax Pharmaceuticals in Cranford, New Jersey, from May 2012 to February 2016.
Kevin Vora has 8+ years of experience in the marketing field and expertise in developing solid marketing strategies, product business plans, product launches, commercial analytics and much more within the Pharmaceutical Industry. Kevin has held positions at small to mid-sized pharmaceutical companies within marketing, commercial analytics, business development and clinical operations. Kevin started his career in the pharmaceutical industry as a marketing intern while getting his MBA and has progressed his way to Product Marketing lead for several products across various therapeutic categories. In his latest role, he led brand team and launch team to develop a launch excellence framework in collaboration with his global counterparts. Kevin continues to support Galt Marketing initiatives, while focusing primarily on Business Development activities related to Galt Phranchise Systems.
Kevin is a registered pharmacist and has an MBA degree and resides in New Jersey.
Job Titles:
- Scientific Sales Representative
Manoj Amaraneni brings years of experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs to Galt, serving as the site's head of regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance. Manoj is an experienced manager with broad experience and success providing support for regulatory agency interactions in addition to IND, NDA, ANDA, and PAS filings and approvals. He has a strong understanding of regulatory, clinical development, and life cycle management filing requirements, including post approval support for phase IV, pharmacovigilance, and supplemental approvals. At Galt, Manoj will provide strategic and operational leadership in the management of all aspects of clinical development, quality, and regulatory compliance and works closely with FDA to streamline the development of all Galt's products. He also provides critical insights to discover and develop drugs which will safely provide clinically relevant benefits desired by patients.
Manoj completed his Bachelor's in Pharmacy from India and received his Master's in Regulatory Affairs and Doctorate in Toxicology from the University of Georgia. He is a member of RAPS and is RAC (US) certified by the Regulatory Affairs Certification Board.
Nicholas Westbrook is a driven, dedicated, and passionate individual from Marietta, GA, currently located in Dunwoody. With over two years of experience in healthcare sales, Nick is most excited about promoting successful medications and expanding provider relationships. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his fiancé and two dogs, traveling, and attending ATL sporting events. Nick lives by the motto: life is too great not be happy!
Job Titles:
- Scientific Sales Representative
Shariq Vastani grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and is now located in Houston, Texas. Shariq previously worked at a CVS pharmacy and was drawn to this role because of his desire to have a more direct impact on the lives of patients. He describes himself as determined, energetic, and ambitious and in his free time, enjoys salsa dancing, playing basketball, and spending time with family and friends. He is passionate about educating physicians and working with healthcare providers to benefit patients and is most excited to hear how quality products positively affect the lives of people in his community!
Wade has nearly three decades of healthcare experience with significant expertise in clinical pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry as well as managed care/health insurance markets, benefit design and administration. He has held clinical, marketing and senior management positions at both mid and large pharmaceutical companies before founding and successfully exiting a smaller pharma start-up. His experience outside pharma includes senior clinical and administrative positions at a national PBM and a regional HMO acquired by United Health Care. Wade's professional focus is to help create entrepreneurial opportunities by managing entry barriers, encouraging perseverance and helping others. Since transitioning from his most recent pharmaceutical experience, Wade leveraged his years of payer, commercial pharmaceutical and clinical expertise to co-found the unique Galt Pharmaceuticals.
Wade earned his Doctorate in Pharmacy from Mercer University, Atlanta and a master's in business administration (MBA) from Vanderbilt University.