Gordon S. Willcox – Planning Commission
Gordon is a retired pharmaceutical executive with strong strategic planning, financial and communication skills. He worked at 3 major pharmaceutical companies following 14 years of experience as a hospital pharmacist in Rhode Island and then several other national health care organizations.
While living 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 of our town.
Senior executive with significant leadership experience at major global pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturers in market access in the areas of pricing and contracting, account management, patient support services, channel marketing and health economics. Recognized for exceeding product sales and profit goals for the full product portfolio at national and regional market access customers. Proven track record in developing and leading high performing teams, with particular expertise during reorganizations or integrations following mergers. Broad experience in a number of health care business provider sectors resulting in high level strategic thinking, expert negotiation and consistent delivery of business results. Served on Boards of Directors for private companies and not-for-profit professional associations.
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
- Member: 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 who Gordon helps provide child care for.
