Misty D. Salmi Pennington
About Misty D. Salmi Pennington
Misty D. Salmi Pennington is a professional in Medical Affairs and Operations at Travere Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in grantmaking processes and corporate strategy, she has held various roles in the Greater San Diego Area, including positions at NuVasive and Project Concern International.
Work at Travere Therapeutics
Misty D. Salmi Pennington has been working at Travere Therapeutics since 2020, serving in the role of Medical Affairs, Operations. Her tenure at the company spans four years and is based in San Diego, California. In this position, she plays a crucial role in managing medical affairs operations, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at NuVasive
Prior to her current role, Pennington worked at NuVasive for a total of ten years in various capacities. From 2016 to 2018, she served as a Corporate Grants Program Specialist in Clinical Research. Earlier, from 2006 to 2014, she held multiple positions including Executive Assistant for Regulatory & Clinical Affairs and Quality Assurance/Volunteer Coordinator. Additionally, she was an Executive Assistant to the Sr. V.P. of Clinical Operations & Research and served as Corporate Grants Administrator from 2014 to 2016.
Background in Human Resources and Administration
Misty D. Salmi Pennington began her career in human resources and administration. She worked at Project Concern International as a Human Resource Coordinator II from 2001 to 2003. Following that, she was employed at the Jenna Druck Center from 2003 to 2005, where she held roles including Executive Assistant & Office Manager and Media & PR Coordinator. This background has contributed to her expertise in corporate strategy and community engagement.
Expertise in Grant Management and Corporate Strategy
Pennington possesses expertise in innovating corporate strategy for giving and enhancing community engagement through media and public relations. She has a proven ability to assess grant programs and partnerships, identifying workflow issues and implementing sustainable solutions. Her skill set includes utilizing corporate communications and technical insights to facilitate corporate giving and grants management.
Leadership in Cross-Functional Teams
In her professional roles, Misty D. Salmi Pennington has provided program and project leadership for cross-functional teams across various departments. She focuses on corporate giving sustainability and team development, leveraging her experience to influence senior management in grantmaking processes. Her leadership skills contribute to the effectiveness of corporate initiatives.