Melissa Laurie
About Melissa Laurie
Melissa Laurie serves as the Senior Director of Health Economics & Outcomes Research at Mirati Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2021. With a robust background in health economics and a commitment to improving patient care, she has held various positions in the field, including roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb and CVS Caremark Corporation.
Work at Mirati Therapeutics
Melissa Laurie has served as the Senior Director of Health Economics & Outcomes Research at Mirati Therapeutics since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and executing strategies that demonstrate the value of healthcare interventions. Her work involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that the company's research aligns with industry standards and addresses the needs of patients and healthcare providers.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Prior to her current position, Melissa Laurie worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb for a total of six years. She held the role of Associate Director of Health Economics & Outcomes Research from 2015 to 2019 and then served as Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research from 2019 to 2021. Her responsibilities included managing evidence generation activities and collaborating with various departments to enhance the company's research capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Laurie holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Stetson University, which she completed from 2011 to 2014. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Pharmacoeconomics from the University of Florida between 2011 and 2013. Additionally, she obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from Nova Southeastern University, completing her studies from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background supports her expertise in health economics and outcomes research.
Background in Pharmacy and Clinical Management
Melissa Laurie has a diverse background in pharmacy and clinical management. She began her career at CVS Caremark Corporation, where she worked as a Specialty Pharmacy Manager from 2001 to 2009. She also held positions at Prescription Solutions, serving as a Clinical Pharmacist from 2009 to 2010 and as a Specialty Pharmacy Supervisor in the Clinical Management Program from 2010 to 2012. This experience has contributed to her understanding of healthcare delivery and patient management.
Commitment to Health Economics & Outcomes Research
Melissa Laurie is dedicated to advancing the field of Health Economics & Outcomes Research. She aims to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve patient care and address unmet medical needs. Her commitment includes managing multi-million-dollar budgets for core evidence generation activities and staying updated with industry trends to enhance her contributions to the field.