Marie Parker, Pharm D, PhD, Bcps, Cphq
About Marie Parker, Pharm D, PhD, Bcps, Cphq
Marie Parker, Pharm D, PhD, Bcps, Cphq, serves as the Director of Cardiology Clinical Programs at Cohere Health. She has extensive experience in health equity and has held various leadership roles in healthcare organizations, focusing on innovative healthcare quality initiatives and population health projects.
Current Role at Cohere Health
Marie Parker serves as the Director of Cardiology Clinical Programs at Cohere Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on managing clinical programs that address cardiovascular health. Her leadership emphasizes health equity, ensuring that diverse populations receive appropriate care. Parker's expertise includes developing and executing innovative healthcare quality initiatives that improve patient outcomes.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current role, Marie Parker held several significant positions in the healthcare sector. She worked at Amgen as a Senior Manager and Value Based Partnerships Project Lead from 2019 to 2022. Before that, she was a Clinical Pharmacist at Humana from 2006 to 2009, and served as Director of Population Analytics and Economics at GSK from 2010 to 2015. Her experience also includes roles at Sanofi as a Regional Outcomes Liaison and at Boehringer Ingelheim as Manager of Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Marie Parker's educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Services and Policy Research from Georgia State School of Public Health, which she completed from 2016 to 2022. She also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management from Emory University, earned between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, she obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from The University of Georgia from 2001 to 2005, and completed a residency in Community Practice at the University of Kentucky in 2006.
Expertise in Clinical Programs
Marie Parker possesses extensive expertise in managing clinical programs across various health conditions, including asthma, cardiovascular diseases, oncology, and osteoporosis. Her work involves leading the development of population health projects in collaboration with integrated delivery networks (IDN) and payer partners. This focus on clinical program management is complemented by her commitment to health equity and innovative healthcare quality initiatives.
Involvement in Research and Quality Initiatives
Throughout her career, Marie Parker has been actively involved in executing healthcare quality initiatives that aim to enhance patient care. Her role as an Adjunct Investigator at Kaiser Permanente's Center for Clinical and Outcomes Research from 2016 to 2020 further highlights her commitment to research in clinical outcomes. Parker's leadership in various projects reflects her dedication to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes for diverse populations.