OCTOBER 2 | TORONTO

Sales Force Effectiveness

Redefining value, building trust
and driving outcomes
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Canada’s Only Sales Force Effectiveness Event

In a world where HCPs are time-poor, digitally fluent, and driven by outcomes, the role of the rep is being redefined. This event brings together industry leaders, tech innovators, and compliance experts to explore how field teams can meet the moment and deliver value beyond the product.

From AI-driven tools and CRM strategies to behavioural training and leadership coaching, we’ll uncover what today’s reps need to succeed: smarter onboarding, human storytelling, compliant speed, and patient-centred insights.

You’ll hear how reps are winning as true relationship builders and trusted partners who deliver evidence-based support, and integrate seamlessly across digital and physical touchpoints.

If you’re in the business of building trust, transforming field force strategy, or driving better HCP and patient outcomes, this is where it happens.
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What you'll learn:

The Power of Storytelling to enhance HCP engagement
Behavioral psychology and storytelling techniques are transforming the way reps communicate. Master these skills to create lasting impact and stronger customer connections.
Gen AI to drive Next Best Actions
From CRM tools to AI-driven recommendations, digital solutions are revolutionizing field engagement. Learn how to integrate these technologies for smarter, more effective sales strategies.
The Evolution & New Role Of The Sales Rep
Shift beyond transactions to relationship building and trust. Discover how reps can provide more value to healthcare professionals.

18 Inspiring Speakers!

See their bios here

AGENDA

9:00

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9:40

Do We Still Need Sales Reps? The Role of Reps in Today’s Commercial Model

  • How to maximize the distinct yet complementary roles of medical and sales teams to increase HCP trust and engagement
  • Define the evolving rep profile, balancing product expertise with relationship-building in a digital-first world
  • Balancing the role of reps as product and therapy area communicators vs relationship and trust makers
Jennifer Meldrum
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Co-Founder & Managing Partner
,
Peak Pharma Solutions
Adam Elliott
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National Sales Director, Oncology
,
Takeda Canada
Kul Riar
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Marketing Strategist
,
BMS Canada
Nadia Caruso
,
Head of Oncology, Canada,
,
AbbVie

9:40

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10:00

Buy It vs. Buy-In: Reimagining SFE

  • Redefine SFE by aligning strategic goals with field realities and team input
  • Move from rigid KPIs to outcome-driven OKRs that adapt to today’s commercial landscape
  • Empower reps to co-create territory plans, increasing ownership, motivation, and performance

Mathew Cooper
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(former) Account Specialist
,
Bayer

10:10

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10:40

Redefining Effectiveness: What Today’s Pharma Sales Teams Really Need to Win

  • Overcome sales barriers, build future-ready teams, and align strategy with goals.
  • See how coaching and AI together boost engagement and rep performance.
  • Use agility, adaptability, and analytics to meet evolving HCP needs.

Tiana DiMichele
,
Vice President, Business Development
,
Impres
Leandra Wells
,
Country General Manager
,
Galderma Canada

10:40

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11:00

Break & Networking

11:00

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11:40

How a Great Rep Experience Leads to Improved Customer Engagement

  • How to create an environment that fosters excellence and success across the entire rep journey from structured onboarding to mentoring
  • Why empowering reps through experience design and shared decision-making helps ensure new tools and processes serve them in the field whilst driving business outcomes
  • How to leverage (and get buy in) to use digital tools and AI effectively
Curtis Fichtner
,
Senior Brand Manager
,
Sanofi
Nathalie Plumley
,
Director, Commercial Excellence and Capability Development
,
AstraZeneca
Anita Stanga, B. Comm. (Hons.), C.C.P.E., ICF- ACC Coach
,
Key Account Manager – Oncology, Regional Director,
,
AstraZeneca

11:40

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12:05

Leveraging Longitudinal Data & Patient Insights to Inform Field Force Strategy

  • Use AI/ML-powered longitudinal data to identify patients and prioritize physicians based on real-world treatment patterns and predictive indicators.
  • Integrate patient-centric insights into field planning to enable more personalized, timely, and impactful HCP engagement.
  • Activate influence networks to guide territory strategy and maximize the reach and effectiveness of field activities.
Sebastien Gerega
,
Practice Leader, Consulting & Analytics
,
IQVIA Canada

12:05

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12:30

The Reps’ Next Best Action: Which Digital Solutions Are Enhancing Customer Value

  • How AI, CRM, and digital tools are creating trust-based relationships with healthcare professionals.
Catherine Hunter
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Partner, Consumer Health and Life Sciences
,
EY Canada

12:30

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13:30

Lunch Break

12:30

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13:30

Lunch Break

13:30

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14:00

The Importance of Behavioural Psychology & Storytelling In Field Force Training

  • The significance of tailoring interactions to meet the traits and needs of the individual
  • Why mastering effective storytelling can help ensure your Reps deliver materials in a memorable way
Jessica Knox
,
CEO
,
Metrix

14:00

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14:20

Leadership Coaching Models That Drive Sales

  • What does it mean to be a good coach?  
  • Hear which coaching frameworks leaders adopt across Canada. Understand the benefits and limitations of models like GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward), Situational

Kristina Harrison
,
Senior Director, Regional Sales
,
Novo Nordisk

14:20

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14:40

Case study: Improve Field Force Impact with Evidenced Based Training

  • Description coming soon!
Giovanni Saraceno
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Senior Manager
,
EY Canada

14:40

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15:10

Coffee Break

14:40

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15:10

Coffee Break

15:10

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15:30

Optimizing Customer Engagement with Liquid Structures and Flexible Field Forces

  • Leveraging tools and systems for positive customer experiences
  • The Who and How in building the right team
  • Balancing the Customer Needs vs Internal Business Needs​
John Palladino
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Senior Marketing Manager, Aesthetics
,
Galderma

15:30

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15:50

PAAB’s Advice on Maintaining Compliance Across the Field Force

  • Learn about PAAB’s own data on health professional trust and engagement to see where your team can offer more value.
  • Hear from PAAB on their advice on how reps can compliantly apply approved materials.
  • Helping to increase the speed at which reps can respond to health professional requests.
Jennifer Carroll
,
Director of Communications
,
PAAB

15:50

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16:20

Measuring Field Force Impact: Evaluating Rep Effectiveness

  • What impact does a sales force have on Rx uptake? And why is answering this question is so difficult?
  • Controls, opportunity cost, gut checks, and other overlooked components of a good analysis.
Andrew Corso
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Sales Force Effectiveness Manager
,
GSK

16:20

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16:40

Closing Keynote: The Future of Sales & Customer Engagement

  • What’s next for customer engagaement in Canadian Healthare.
  • Key trends and innovations shaping the future of HCP and patient expectations.
Expert Speaker Coming Soon
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16:40

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18:00

Networking Reception

Stunning Venue

  • EY Toronto Offices: Incredible venue provided by EY Canada! During networking breaks, enjoy the sweeping city views.
  • Address: 40th floor, 100 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 0B3, Canada.
  • Parking & Access: There are several paid parking lots within walking distance to the venue.

Opportunities don't happen. You create them.

Chris Grosser

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