Janice Jemison, RN, BSN
Sharpsburg,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse with deep experience in rare disease education, patient access navigation, genetic testing, and diagnostic pathway optimization. Strong background supporting endocrinology, pediatrics, cardiology, hepatology, and specialty therapeutics. Adept at guiding families through complex access barriers, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and building trusted provider relationships. Known for driving patient identification, supporting clinical trial enrollment, and improving access for underserved populations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Development Manager
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Bardet Biedl Syndrome Education – Hypothalamic Obesity support
- Provides Endocrinology and Rare Disease customer support and education.
- Build Rare Genetic Diseases of Obesity community and awareness via RGDO education
- Increase genetic testing of patients suspected of living with Rare Genetic Diseases of Obesity
- Facilitate enrollment of appropriate patients for clinical trials
- Principal Investigator Engagement and Development at clinical trial sites P
- Collaborate with MSL and Sales Teams and other cross functional Teams and stakeholders.
- Assist with routing patients to clinical trials and to PEM team for disease state education and family connection
- 2025 Meeting all Managed Business Objectives at 100%
- 2023 - #1 in Q4 SH2B1/Emancipate Enrollment Contest
- 2024 - #3 in Q1 SH2B1/Emancipate Enrollment Contest
- 2023 – Annual Team Collaboration Award Winner
- 2023 – Achieved >100% on all Managed Business Objectives
- 2022 - 110% of enrollment goals met / 120% to educational goals
Sr. Diabetes Care Specialist
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Promotes full Diabetes Portfolio to Include, Injectables Tresiba, Ozempic and oral Rybelus. Full Endocrinology Portfolio promotion.
- 100% Total Attainment for Tresiba and Victoza – 2016 – Launched Victoza
- 122% Total Attainment for Tresiba and Victoza – 2017
- Launched Ozempic – Achieved 100% total attainment in share in 2 months
- 114% Total Attainment for Diabetes portfolio -2018
- 129% Total Attainment for Diabetes portfolio - 2019
Pediatric Nurse Educator II
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Patient and HCP education on pediatric growth syndromes
- Provided clinical education on multiple rare endocrine and genetic disease states. Provided a train-the-trainer approach. Educated on proper measurement techniques. Provided educational sessions demonstrating a specific measurement related skill followed by mentorship of the skill, providing feedback. Presented on linear measurement, a plotting growth charts in addition to other disease state presentations regarding growth. Partnered with the Magic Foundation and the Human Growth Foundation for patient advocacy efforts. Assisted patients with hub related support for pull through and patient assistance programs. Assisted with reimbursement and access
- 117% to Plan on Composite Business Objectives - 2015
- 138% to Plan on Composite Business Objectives - 2016
Clinical Nurse Educator
Healthstar CES – Gilead Sciences
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Provided current clinical information on the prevalence, incidence, transmission, and the clinical course of Hepatitis C. Promoted discussion on current methods of diagnosis, treatment, and management of HCV. Collaborated with medical experts in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Infectious Disease, and Primary Care on antiviral therapy and treatment regimens. Conducted patient Disease Awareness educational classes, HCP classes, Train–the-trainer classes, and injection training (Interferon). Assisted with access, specialty pharmacy assistance via buy and bill model
- Collaborated with community outreach groups in HCV community and patient advocacy groups. Supported commercial team of advocacy events and medical meetings. Patient pull-through, Reimbursement support. Worked closely with cross-functional Internal teams, Patient advocacy, Collaborated with internal stakeholders.
Territory Business Manager
Interpace Diagnostics, Inc.
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Promoted Molecular Diagnostic/ Pharmacogenomic testing for drug metabolism to Cardiologist, Oncologist, Adult and Pediatric Endocrinologist, Nephrologists, and High Volume Primary Care
Business Development Manager
Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Molecular Diagnostic Company promoting for Prenatal Genetic Testing
- MaterniT21Plus 102% to plan, Cystic Fibrosis /RHD Genotype 105% to plan
Clinical Manager
Medivance, Inc.
12.2010 - 08.2011
- Clinical education on Targeted Temperature Management utilizing the Arctic Sun 5000 device and sales support to Cardiologists, Critical Care, ER, Hospitals, Neurologists, Long Term Care Facilities, Personal Care Homes, Direct assist with purchase orders in OR for replacement supplies for device
- 100% to Plan on all MBO’s – Managed Business Objectives
Registered Nurse (Adult & Pediatric Medicine)
Dekalb Medical Center
07.2009 - 12.2010
- Emergency Department RN. Responsible for total acute patient care to include patient teaching/education. Provided care for critical patients, trauma, general medical, cardiac arrest, and acute care. Provides IV/Infusion therapy and comprehensive care therapy. Assigned as the ED RN Monitor for “1013” – Behavioral health patients that presented to the ED. Patient Discharge planning.
Clinical Nurse Educator
The Therapeutics Institute/Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma
04.2010 - 06.2010
- Responsible for educating healthcare providers about the disease state and treatment options to overcome objections and encourage early adoption to treat Sexual Dysfunction/ HSDD (Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder) in women.
Area Sales Manager
NTD Laboratories, Inc., A Perkin Elmer Company.
06.2007 - 02.2009
- Specialty prenatal screen – Ultrascreen for down syndrome and open neural tube defects. Key accounts Perinatologists, Maternal Fetal Medicine, OB/GYN’s, IVF Clinics, Genetic Counselors, Hospital Laboratories.
- 121% to plan of $1.6 million AOP – Q1 2009
- 114% to plan of $1.3 million AOP – Q4 2008
Southeast Territory Manager
Microsulis Americas, Inc.
06.2006 - 04.2007
- Responsible for sale of microwave endometrial ablation device.
- Key buying influences OB/GYN’s, Uro-Gyn’s, Gyn-Onc’s, OR Buyers, Materials
- Exceeded Q1/2007 quota by 12%
- Grew territory sales 28% by year end in 2006 (3 of 10 Nationally)
- 4th in the country for annual revenue sales growth in 2006
Senior Medical Device Sales Representative
Cyberonics, Inc.
06.2003 - 02.2006
- Responsible for sale of vagus nerve stimulator device. Key buying influences Neurologists, Pediatric Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Neurosurgeons, Vascular Surgeons, General & ENT Surgeons, OR Buyers, Mental Health Professionals
- # 14 of 92 National Rank – Top 15% FY05 of $1.2 million revenue
- Awarded Representative of the Quarter Award for Q2 in 2005
- # 1 of 6 in regional revenue goal attainment of $350,000 for Q3 FY05
Professional Sales Representative Alza Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Therapeutic Sales Specialist
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
12.1999 - 06.2003
- Sold Ditropan XL, Levaquin, Tedsoram TTS, and Ultracet. Targeted physicians Dermatologists, Urologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Primary Care, Rheumatologists, OB-Gyn’s, Gyn-Onc’s, and Emergency Room Physicians.
- 2nd highest Levaquin share rank for 3 quarters/ # 6 of 48
- # 2 of 6 in District Primary Care Division in 2002
- # 1 in Primary Care Division in 2000/ Exceeded quota in 2000
Registered Professional Nurse Emergency Care/Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric Medicine)
Grady Health System/Emory Healthcare
09.1997 - 12.1999
- Coordinated trauma and critical nursing care, triage, & surgical
- Performed invasive, intravenous, and preventive care therapies
- Provided care for behavioral health patients
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN Degree
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama05-1997
Skills
Patient Access Reimbursement Navigation Prior Authorization Benefits Investigation Genetic Testing Rare Disease Education Clinical Trial Identification Provider Training Specialty Pharmacy Coordination HUB Services Case Management Patient Advocacy Cross‑Functional Collaboration Territory Strategy Diagnostic Pathway Optimization Compliance‑Focused Communication
Certification
- 1997-Pres Georgia Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (Active License)
- BCLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- GCP (Good Clinical Practice Certification) – 04/2023 – 04/2026
Timeline
Area Development Manager
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Sr. Diabetes Care Specialist
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2021
Pediatric Nurse Educator II
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
03.2015 - 11.2016
Clinical Nurse Educator
Healthstar CES – Gilead Sciences
06.2014 - 03.2015
Territory Business Manager
Interpace Diagnostics, Inc.
10.2013 - 06.2014
Business Development Manager
Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine
08.2011 - 08.2013
Clinical Manager
Medivance, Inc.
12.2010 - 08.2011
Clinical Nurse Educator
The Therapeutics Institute/Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma
04.2010 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse (Adult & Pediatric Medicine)
Dekalb Medical Center
07.2009 - 12.2010
Area Sales Manager
NTD Laboratories, Inc., A Perkin Elmer Company.
06.2007 - 02.2009
Southeast Territory Manager
Microsulis Americas, Inc.
06.2006 - 04.2007
Senior Medical Device Sales Representative
Cyberonics, Inc.
06.2003 - 02.2006
Professional Sales Representative Alza Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Therapeutic Sales Specialist
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
12.1999 - 06.2003
Registered Professional Nurse Emergency Care/Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric Medicine)
Grady Health System/Emory Healthcare
09.1997 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN Degree
Tuskegee University
LEADERSHIP / AWARDS / AFFILIATIONS
1995-1996 Senior Nursing Class President, 1993-1997 Nursing Alumni Scholarship Recipient, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated