Gordon S. Willcox – Planning Commission
Gordon is a native Rhode Islander and retired pharmaceutical executive with strong strategic planning, financial, and communication skills. He worked at three major pharmaceutical companies following many years of experience as a hospital pharmacist in Rhode Island and then at several other national health care organizations.
Having lived in Charlestown for 14 years, he takes advantage of Charlestown’s wonderful natural resources and enjoys Blue Shutters Beach and the vast hiking trails in our preserved open spaces. His main interests in joining the Charlestown Planning Commission are to prioritize the conservation and preservation of our open spaces and natural resources while maintaining fiscal conservatism for an enduring and stable financial position for our town.
Gordon believes strongly in local control of planning and zoning, and believes the town should do all it can to educate the legislature and governor about the importance of protecting Charlestown’s and all of South County’s irreplaceable natural resources.
Gordon’s impressive history of leadership, his education in science, his experience as a member of a zoning board, and his commitment to Charlestown’s natural resources will make him an excellent member of the Charlestown Planning Commission.
Education
- London Business School, London, England
- M.S., Radiopharmaceutical Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
- B.S. , Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Professional Experience
- Vice President, U.S. Market Access, Celgene Corporation, Summit, NJ (retired)
- Senior Director, Business Solutions, Abraxis Bioscience, Bridgewater, NJ
- Vice President, Account Management, Roche Labs / Genentech, Nutley, NJ
- Vice President, Sales, Home Medical of America, Cherry Hill, NJ
- Vice President, Nations Healthcare, Alpharetta, GA
- President & CEO, Roche Professional Service Centers, Paramus, NJ
- Vice President, Cardiology Sales and Marketing, Critical Care America, Westborough, MA
- Vice President, American Cardiology Care, Towson, MD
- National Director of Pharmacy, Critical Care America, Westborough, MA
- Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
- Pharmacy Supervisor, Saint Joseph Hospital, North Providence, RI
Public Service
- Zoning Board Member, Ramsey, NJ
- Board of Directors: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research & Education Foundation (2008–2011), Roche Professional Service Centers (1993–1995), American Cardiology Care (1990–1993)
- Commencement Speaker, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy (2001)
- Fellow, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (1995–present)
- President, Rhode Island Society of Hospital Pharmacists (1980)
- Board Member of the Year, Rhode Island Society of Hospital Pharmacists (1979, 1980, 1981)
- Registered Pharmacist, State of Rhode Island (1972–1993)
- More than 50 presentations at professional association meetings and 22 publications in medical journals
- Memberships: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, American Pharmaceutical Association, and Rhode Island Society of Hospital Pharmacists
- Awards: Celgene Diamond Club Award Winner (2012), Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Visionary Honor Roll (2008), Roche Pharma CEO Award (2009), Roche Olympiad Global Award (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
Personal
- Gordon and his wife Janet have four children, one of whom lives in Rhode Island with their four grandchildren whom Gordon helps provide childcare for.
