Tom, a pharmacist by training, is an Advocacy and Public Affairs executive with clinical practice experience and record of success in creating opportunities to advance advocacy, policy and commercial objectives. He currently directs a function focused on aligning business objectives with a myriad of patient advocacy and professional organizations in diverse therapeutic areas, to bring value to the business, the organizations, and to patients.  His background in practice in hospital, community and institutional care pharmacy provides unique perspective on healthcare system issues.  He has expertise in advocacy and alliance development, public policy, issues management, strategy and business planning, and opinion leader and trade relations.