Patty Laster, R Ph, MBA
About Patty Laster, R Ph, MBA
Patty Laster, R Ph, MBA, is the Director of Corporate Accounts Market Access at BeiGene and TESARO, Inc. in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, with over 20 years of experience in market access and corporate accounts.
Current Role at BeiGene
Patty Laster currently serves as Director of Corporate Accounts-Market Access at BeiGene in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She joined the company in July 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing corporate accounts with a focus on market access strategies. Her work ensures that BeiGene's products are accessible and reimbursable, optimizing the company's reach within the healthcare market.
Position at TESARO, Inc.
Patty Laster also holds the position of Corporate Accounts Director on the Payer Team for Market Access at TESARO, Inc. in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This role includes managing relationships with payers and ensuring that TESARO's oncology products are readily accessible and covered by various health plans.
Past Experience at Astellas Pharma US
From 2011 to 2016, Patty Laster served as Payer Team Access and Reimbursement Director at Astellas Pharma US. In this capacity, she focused on strategies to improve access and reimbursement for Astellas' products within the healthcare market. Her efforts were crucial in enhancing the payer landscape for the company's offerings in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Roles at Genentech
Patty Laster spent ten years at Genentech, holding multiple significant roles including Senior Government Account Manager, National Account Manager (Commercial), and Senior Regional Account Manager. Her tenure from 2001 to 2011 involved managing both commercial and government accounts, implementing strategies to secure product accessibility, and ensuring effective market penetration.
Academic Contributions
From 2000 to 2009, Patty Laster was an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she taught courses on careers in pharmacy. Her instructional role was instrumental in guiding future pharmacists by providing them with industry insights and practical knowledge necessary for their professional growth.
Educational Background
Patty Laster holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She furthered her education with an MBA in International Management from Rockhurst University. This dual academic background in pharmacy and management has equipped her with a unique perspective, enabling her to navigate complex market access and corporate account roles effectively.
Early Career at Bristol Myers Squibb
Patty Laster began her career in the pharmaceutical industry at Bristol Myers Squibb, where she worked as a Manager in Managed Care from 1999 to 2001. Her responsibilities included developing and implementing managed care strategies to ensure the availability and reimbursement of the company's products.
Expertise in Market Access
With over 20 years of experience, Patty Laster is an expert in the field of market access and corporate accounts. Her extensive career has equipped her with deep expertise in ensuring that pharmaceutical products are accessible and reimbursable across various healthcare plans. Her roles across several leading pharmaceutical companies underscore her capabilities in both commercial and government account management.