Shannon Staton is the Sr Director of Pharmacy Solutions at CORE Higher Education Group. Shannon leads the READINESS product team and handles the business development, product management, strategy, and content to support our higher education, pharmacy, and health system clients. Shannon specializes in creating and providing learning solutions to help CORE clients achieve their educational initiatives. Shannon is a pharmacist by training and serves as a preceptor for six Colleges of Pharmacy. She has a passion for the profession of pharmacy, technology, and creating innovative solutions to support the higher education and healthcare markets. 

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD), Summa Cum Laude 3.8

Master of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Director of Education and Clinical Programs 

Responsible for developing and managing READINESS, a digital eLearning platform, providing custom eLearning Centers for academic institutions, pharmacies/health systems, top healthcare organizations.
Develop the product roadmap from concept to market launch.
Launch product in three distinct market sectors (higher ed, B2B, and patient-focused)
Create pharmacy/medical, clinical and non-clinical educational content.
Effectively communicate and present our goals to key stakeholders in pharmacy higher education, pharmacy B2B, and health systems.
Present our product daily through web-based tools as well as to large audiences at regional and national conferences.
Lead business development and account management.
Lead program implementation.
Lead strategy and marketing initiatives.
Respond to RFPs as needed.
Collaborate with multiple departments - software development, sales, content management, graphic design, and other colleagues to develop high-quality solutions.
Serve as our HIPAA Compliance Officer.
Present educational content to various audiences - pharmacy students, practitioners, and consumers.

Director of Education and Clinical Programs 

Responsible for developing and managing READINESS, a digital eLearning platform, providing custom eLearning Centers for academic institutions, pharmacies/health systems, top healthcare organizations.
Develop the product roadmap from concept to market launch.
Launch the platform in three distinct market sectors (higher ed, B2B, and patient-focused)
Create pharmacy/medical, clinical and non-clinical educational content.
Effectively communicate and present our goals to key stakeholders in pharmacy higher education, pharmacy B2B, and health systems.
Present our product daily through web-based tools as well as to large audiences at regional and national conferences.
Lead business development and account management.
Lead program implementation.
Lead strategy and marketing initiatives.
Respond to RFPs as needed.
Collaborate with multiple departments - software development, sales, content management, graphic design, and other colleagues to develop high-quality solutions.
Serve as our HIPAA Compliance Officer.
Present educational content to various audiences - pharmacy students, practitioners, and consumers.

Pharmacist 

Pharmacy Graduate Intern 

Pharmacy Intern

Pharmacy Intern: Hartford, CT 

Pharmacy Technician: Newport, RI

Business Development: 2015 

MBA Intern: 2011-205

College Intern: 2008-2011 

Open House Greeter: 2006-2008

Lifeguard 

• Participate in Viekira Pak Managed Markets’ project to increase prescriptions of Viekira Pak by making cold calls to prescribers
• Institute and promote clinical programs developed by CDMI to insurance companies aimed at increasing STAR ratings: ACEI/ARB clinical program for diabetes patients; diabetes adherence clinical program; rheumatoid arthritis clinical program
• Write therapeutic drug class reviews (GLP-1 agonists, intrauterine devices, and intra-articular steroid injections) to decide best product based on clinical effectiveness, safety, compliance and cost for inclusion in client formularies
• Participate in Drug Development Pipeline project to become knowledgeable about products coming to market and current therapies available to analyze best fit for client formularies
• Effectively communicate to pharmacists and prescribers

• Work closely with the Business Development team
• Conduct biweekly presentations using PowerPoint on pharmacogenomics, CROs, third party payers, medical devices, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industry topics
• Participate in promotional video development for CORE education software
• Participate in Continuing Education courses
• Conduct research on law schools for CORE Higher Education prospective clients

• Compose PowerPoint presentations for Praxbind and Opdivo to present at P&T committee
• Create drug information pamphlets and present to nursing staff for Praxbind and Opdivo
• Provide chronic disease patient counseling for patients
• Participate in ambulatory Coumadin Clinic (check INR, provide patients with education on controlling INR, and identify patients with a clinical need for dosing changes)
• Participate in ICU and SCU rounding with the complete healthcare team
• Complete pharmacokinetic dosing protocols, renal dosing protocols, antibiotic stewardship reviews

• Create PowerPoint presentation for Precedex and present at P&T committee (added to formulary)
• Create PowerPoint presentation for Praxbind and present at P&T committee (added to formulary)
• Participate in ACEI/ARB protocol for Blue Cross Blue Shield patients
• Compose Vitamin D drug information brochure for patients
• Present Precedex information to nursing staff including: how to use, proper patient population, clinical effectiveness, and safety concerns
• Participate in ICU and SCU rounding with the complete healthcare team

Served as a member of the Executive Council handling Secretary responsbilities and Membership. 

Serve as an AMCP Diplomat for the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy 

Founding Member for the AMCP Student Chapter at USJ School of Pharmacy 

Member, Inducted in September 2015

Member

Boston Marathon 2013

Boston Marathon 2012

Bay State Marathon 2011: Best Time 3:26:05 (Boston Qualifier

Level 9: Rhode Island State Champion

Jackie Court Award Winner: Vault 9.4 

Record Breaker/Holder: 600 Meters Dartmouth High School

Record Breaker/Holder: 600 Meters New Bedford Vocational Technical School

ESPN Rank 4th in Massachusetts: 600 Meters 

ESPN Rank 26th in US: 600 Meters 

Eastern MA Conference All Star 3X

Eastern MA Conference Super Team 2X

I have completed a full doctorate in pharmacy (PharmD), Masters in Business Administration (MBA), and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration curriculums. Courses that I found particularly interesting and to have an impact on my career trajectory include:

• Global Supply Chain Management
• Pharmacy Administration
• Buyer Behavior
• Managerial Marketing
• Sales Principles
• International Business Relations
• Supply Chain Management
• Pharmacoeconomics

I continue to take courses when I have time to continue my professional development as well as completing mandatory CE requirements. 

This year, I have completed the Grant Cardone Sales Training program as well as a Pain Management Specialty Certification for Pharmacists.

Dean's List 2013-2016

2013, 2014, 2015

2009, 2010, 2011, 2015

I am an avid runner. I run at least 3-4 miles everyday. I have competed in multiple marathons (26.2) and qualified for the Boston Marathon. As a part of my life resume, I would like to complete an ultramarathon and a triatholon.

Pharmacy Internship: 2 months 

Preceptor: Greg Cianfarani, RPh

Pharmacy Internship: 2 months 

Preceptor: Dr. Sagar Makanji

Pharmacy Internship: 2 months 

MBA Internship 

Pharmacy Internship: 2 months 

Pharmacy Internship: 2 month 

Pharmacy Internship: 2 Months 

Preceptor: Dr. Britt Harrington

• Miguel Galvez - URI
• Connie Wang - URI 
• Stephen Akimbo - MCPHS Worcester
• Takeisha Harris - MCPHS Worcester
• Anthony Macharia - MCPHS Worcester
• Justin Costa - MCPHS Worcester
  
• Allison Patano - MCPHS Worcester
• Zachary Pallini - MCPHS Boston
• Jeffrey Mazzamuro - Western New England
• Shandel Soderstrom - MCPHS Boston

Year introduced: 2017

Self-proficiency level: Expert 

Year introduced: 2016

Year introduced: 2016

Self-proficiency level: Expert 

Year introduced: 2016 

Self-proficiency level: Expert 

Year introduced: 2018

Self-proficiency level: Expert