Kristen Kruczek
About Kristen Kruczek
Kristen Kruczek is a Program Manager with over 10 years of experience in healthcare, including roles in nursing and therapy access management. She has worked at various institutions, including Wellframe, Actelion, and Massachusetts General Hospital, and holds a Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leadership from Sacred Heart University.
Current Role at Wellframe
Kristen Kruczek serves as a Program Manager at Wellframe, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she utilizes her project management skills to execute cross-team initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing program development and ensuring effective collaboration among various departments to enhance health technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Actelion
Before joining Wellframe, Kristen worked at Actelion as a Therapy Access Manager from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Boston Area. During her tenure, she focused on facilitating patient access to therapies, leveraging her expertise in the pharmaceutical sector to improve patient outcomes.
Background in Nursing
Kristen has a strong background in nursing, having worked as a Registered Nurse at Middlesex Hospital from 2009 to 2013 and at Massachusetts General Hospital from 2013 to 2017. Her experience spans both surgical units and critical care units (CCU), providing her with extensive knowledge in inpatient care.
Education and Expertise
Kristen holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Nurse Leader from Sacred Heart University, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from the University of Connecticut, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her skills in case management, disease management, reimbursement/payor education, and patient education content strategy.
Professional Experience Overview
With over 10 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, Kristen has developed a comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations. Her diverse roles in nursing and management within the pharmaceuticals and health tech industries have equipped her with a unique skill set that enhances her effectiveness in program management.