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News ReleasesPDI Appoints Nancy Connelly Senior Vice President, Sales Support ServicesSADDLE RIVER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 11, 2007--PDI, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDII), a provider of commercialization services to the biopharmaceutical industry, today announced the appointment of Nancy Connelly as Senior Vice President, Sales Support Services, effective immediately. Ms. Connelly will also serve on the Executive Committee. In this expanded role, Ms. Connelly is accountable for managing sales, marketing and talent management. Specifically as it relates to her sales role, Ms. Connelly will manage all teams for Performance Sales and for the Company's new services, which include PDI On Demand. "Nancy's new responsibilities are critical functions in support of building, maintaining and growing client relationships and achieving competitive advantage. As part of the Executive Committee, her input and insights will help to position PDI to secure new business and expand existing business in line with our strategic plan. She has a proven track record, as evidenced by her leadership as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Select Access business, where she positioned and grew Select Access to the largest and most successful leveraged flex-time sales force in the industry," Michael Marquard, CEO of PDI, said. Ms. Connelly joined PDI in October 1992 as a sales representative and rose through the sales management ranks to positions of increasing responsibility including Division Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Associate Vice President - Sales, and Vice President - Sales. In addition to her expansive sales experience, Nancy has also served the organization as the Senior Vice President of Sales Operations. In this capacity, she led critical sales support functions including recruiting and hiring, sales training, incentive planning and field force deployment. In addition, the Company engaged an executive search firm to fill the position of president of the Sales Services segment. About Select Access Select Access, a targeted sales solution for a diverse group of pharmaceutical products, leverages an existing infrastructure to maximize brand profitability. Rapid deployment and national coverage by approximately 350 experienced sales representatives in high prescribing territories increases speed to impact. Select Access™ is the only alternative sales force model that gives clients complete target audience control and flexibility and where the majority of sales calls are single detail. Select Access' unmatched value is perfectly aligned to increase incremental revenue for seasonal, established, and OTC brands, and for specialty brands that could gain an additional revenue stream from a primary care presence. About PDI PDI provides commercialization services for established and emerging biopharmaceutical companies. The Company is dedicated to maximizing the return on investment for its clients by providing strategic flexibility; sales, marketing and commercialization expertise; and a philosophy of performance. PDI operates in two areas, Sales Services and Marketing Services. Our Sales Services include Performance Sales Teams(TM), which are dedicated teams for specific customers; Select Access(TM), our targeted sales solution that leverages an existing infrastructure; and PDI ON DEMAND, innovative sales services that provide rapid, customized sales force solutions tailored to meet local, regional and seasonal needs. Our Marketing Services include marketing research and consulting services through TVG Marketing Research & Consulting in Dresher, PA, and medical communications services through Pharmakon in Schaumburg, IL. In addition, PDI is a high-quality provider of ACCME-accredited continuing medical education through Vital Issues in Medicine (VIM(R)), located in Dresher, PA. PDI's experience extends across multiple therapeutic categories and includes office and hospital based initiatives. PDI's commitment is to deliver innovative solutions, unparalleled execution and superior results for its customers. Recognized as an industry pioneer, PDI remains committed to continuous innovation and to retaining the industry's highest-quality employees. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.pdi-inc.com. CONTACT: PDI, Inc. SOURCE: PDI, Inc. Copyright © Select Access, a division of PDI, Inc. • Information Privacy Policy About Select Access | Markets Served | Press & Media | Target Coverage Analysis | Contact Us | PDI, Inc. |
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