Marilin Wong

marketingpharmacy
Written By Joseph Gaspero
 

Director, Integrated Pharmacy Solutions, Fresenius-Kabi

“I’ve always had a love for plants and was mesmerized by medicine (mostly plant-based and raw ingredient-based) as a child. Combining plants, science and my love for interacting with people, I decided to pursue healthcare.”

Read Marilin’s full profile below

Where did you grow up?

GuangZhou China -> Kentucky USA

Who was your favorite teacher, and why?

My science teacher in middle school because she stood up for me when I was being bullied for being different and grew up in another country.

What inspired you to pursue a career in STEM/Healthcare?

I’ve always had a love for plants and was mesmerized by medicine (mostly plant-based and raw ingredient-based) as a child. Some of my favorite subjects in school included biology, anatomy, and microbiology. Combining plants, science, and my love for interacting with people, I decided to pursue healthcare.

What do you do in your current role/career?

I support our marketing team as a pharmacy resource for all hospital pharmacy leaders to help decrease drug waste and drug diversion through a portfolio of ready-to-administer injectable drugs.

What were your moments of fear/challenges in your career?

I felt anxious whenever I felt like my job was starting to become stagnant. One major challenge I’ve overcome in my career is to understand and accept that people move at different paces when it comes to change, and we must work together while respecting people’s different perspectives and priorities.

What are some of the innovations in science that you are most excited about?

I think the electronic medical record and the integration between various health care technology tools have come a long way. I am excited to see how we will further leverage the use of technology to increase safety and efficiency in healthcare.

What’s next for you?/What would you like to do when you “grow up’? (retire, etc.)/What is something you hope to accomplish in the future?

I would like to give back to this world and my community by helping other people to believe in their potential to achieve great things in life, that despite the card you’ve been dealt, you are capable to overcome the challenges and achieve your dreams.

Personal style/fashion tip?

Comfort and simplicity, and always be authentic!

Favorite website/blog/”guilty pleasure”/fun?

I love watching K-drama (Korean drama, but I do not speak Korean)

 
Joseph Gaspero

Joseph Gaspero is the CEO and Co-Founder of CHI. He is a healthcare executive, strategist, and researcher. He co-founded CHI in 2009 to be an independent, objective, and interdisciplinary research and education institute for healthcare. Joseph leads CHI’s research and education initiatives focusing on including patient-driven healthcare, patient engagement, clinical trials, drug pricing, and other pressing healthcare issues. He sets and executes CHI’s strategy, devises marketing tactics, leads fundraising efforts, and manages CHI’s Management team. Joseph is passionate and committed to making healthcare and our world a better place. His leadership stems from a wide array of experiences, including founding and operating several non-profit and for-profit organizations, serving in the U.S. Air Force in support of 2 foreign wars, and deriving expertise from time spent in industries such as healthcare, financial services, and marketing. Joseph’s skills include strategy, management, entrepreneurship, healthcare, clinical trials, diversity & inclusion, life sciences, research, marketing, and finance. He has lived in six countries, traveled to over 30 more, and speaks 3 languages, all which help him view business strategy through the prism of a global, interconnected 21st century. Joseph has a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. When he’s not immersed in his work at CHI, he spends his time snowboarding backcountry, skydiving, mountain biking, volunteering, engaging in MMA, and rock climbing.

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