Type Of Business:
Pharmaceutical Consulting Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Dr. Efessiou's expertise is in marketing and strategy development of the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
Major Product/SVS:
Pharmaceutical Marketing, Education and Licensing Services
Favorite Business Publication:
The Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Flying Airplanes, Traveling, Gardening
Affiliations Awards:
Sigma Epsilon Rho Honor Society, Northeastern University (1985); Alliance for Continuing Medical Education;
American Association for Respiratory Care;
Project Funding Evaluator, Information Society and Media Directorate General, European Commission
Work History:
Co-Founder, Cogent Interactive Communications (1994); Founder, Strategic Implications International; Project Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals; Director, Continuing Education Department, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of his career were founding a company operating on a new business model and recently founding a biopharmaceutical company.
Charity:
American Red Cross
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his education, work experience and ability to discover, understand and meet his clients' needs.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in his profession because of his experience in research and respiratory care practice.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Efessiou’s career spans over 20 years in pharmaceutical marketing, continuing medical education, distance learning, pharmaceutical product management, market research, market planning, pharmaceutical sales and management, and clinical practice in respiratory care and extracorporeal circulation. Prior to co-founding SRxA, he founded Strategic Implications International (SII), a healthcare education company, which was among the first commercial entities to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education as a continuing medical education provider. He has co-authored several clinical publications and lectures frequently on various topics nationally and internationally.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Overseeing Corporate and Client Management, Developing New Business
Education Certifications:
Board Certified, Board Registered, American Board for Respiratory Care
Awards/Honors:
Princeton Premier (2008); Presidential Who’s Who Among Business and Professional Achievers (2008); Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine & Healthcare (2004-2005); Who’s Who Among Top Executives (1997); Who’s Who Worldwide Registry of Business Leaders (1996); Sterling Who’s Who Executive Edition