Heidi Kerns
About Heidi Kerns
Heidi Kerns is a Clinical Account Manager currently working at Travere Therapeutics in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a background in Clinical Laboratory Science and extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, she has a strong focus on orphan drugs and has received multiple President Club awards for her sales achievements.
Current Role at Travere Therapeutics
Heidi Kerns serves as a Clinical Account Manager at Travere Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, she focuses on managing clinical accounts and providing support for patient and account needs. Her role emphasizes operational metrics and the effective delivery of services related to orphan drugs for rare conditions.
Previous Experience at OPKO Health, Inc.
Before joining Travere Therapeutics, Heidi Kerns worked at OPKO Health, Inc. as a Renal Sales Specialist for Rayaldee from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure in Raleigh, North Carolina, she consistently exceeded sales goals, earning the President Club award multiple times for her performance.
Background in Clinical Laboratory Science
Heidi Kerns earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology from East Carolina University, where she studied from 1992 to 1997. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to her roles in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Experience in Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Heidi Kerns has extensive experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She served as a Senior Specialty Account Representative in the Maternal Health Division at AMAG Pharmaceuticals from 2011 to 2020 and as a Specialty Sales Representative at Solvay Pharmaceuticals from 2000 to 2006. Her career has involved launching new medications specifically for rare diseases and managing care formulary.
Expertise in Integrated Delivery Networks
Heidi Kerns possesses significant expertise in Integrated Delivery Networks (IDN) and has a deep understanding of specialty pharmacy and alternate distribution channels. She has experience influencing state Medicaid policy coverage changes in North Carolina and providing HUB support to meet patient and account needs.