Utility of 360|KOL® to Solve 5 Common Challenges

What if you could effectively track and monitor key opinion leader (KOL) data, meetings, and networks—all in one place?

360 KOL is a comprehensive system that allows you to track KOL engagements, gather insights, and report on your findings. With this system in place, you can ensure that your company is getting the most out of its interactions with KOLs.

In addition to tracking individual engagements, 360 KOL allows you to track the overall relationship between your company and a KOL. By understanding how your company is interacting with a KOL, you can make adjustments to ensure that the relationship is productive and beneficial for both parties.

In this blog post, we will discuss 5 common challenges and how 360 KOL can help you overcome them. What problems does 360 KOL solve? 360 KOL solves the problems of:

  1. Version control—This is an important feature of 360 KOL because it eliminates the need to worry about whether or not you are working with the most current version of a KOL list when there are multiple sheet versions. This feature can save a lot of time and frustration, especially when trying to coordinate among multiple stakeholders.
  2. Security—360 KOL makes security foundational and allows access only to those who should have access to each part of the site. It ensures that your medical and commercial teams stay within compliance-approved roles and only view what they are allowed to see.
  3. Visibility of data—Due to the scattered nature of data collection, it can be difficult to get a complete view of KOL engagements. 360 KOL gives stakeholders access to all the relevant data, in an easily digestible format.
  4. Engagement tracking—360 KOL’s engagement tracking feature allows you to track the progress of your interactions with a KOL. This feature includes a timeline of all engagements, details of the meetings, and notes from each meeting. With this information at your fingertips, you can easily follow up on meetings, gauge the effectiveness of your interactions, and make adjustments as needed.
  5. Veeva and Excel—While some companies rely on Veeva or Excel to track KOLs, these systems can be cumbersome when aligning the data among multiple stakeholders the data is not always user-friendly in a formatted version. 360 KOL offers a better solution. 360 KOL is an easy-to-use platform that allows your company to align the information from Veeva or Excel with ease and in a format you can understand when it comes time for analysis!

Each of these 5 challenges can be solved with the help of 360 KOL. The platform is designed to make life simpler for those who need to track KOL data and profiles. It centralizes all the information in one place, making it easy to find and easy to use. With 360 KOL, you can spend less time worrying about data management and more time developing your strategy for working with key opinion leaders.

by Michelle Wolfson

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SCOTT REESE

Global Head of Innovation

Scott is fortunate to bring 25 years of digital expertise to the blulava team. Scott has broad global executive leadership experience ranging from serving as the Executive Creative Director for the world’s largest digital agency to Managing Director of a Microsoft and Accenture joint venture focused on advanced analytics and artificial intelligence solutions for global clients. He has also worked with experimental media artists and creative technologists to bring to life immersive entertainment experiences. Scott has been awarded numerous patents for his analytical technology inventions. He has also been recognized widely for his creative work including Webbys, Cannes Lion, Clio, MM&M, DTC Awards and many others.

When not working to build creative technology solutions for clients, Scott is typically found in the company of musicians, artists and athletes. A highly avid skier, Scott is former PSIA ski coach in Winter Park Colorado. He is a former completive distance runner and triathlete. Any given night you may find Scott in various rock venues or music festivals.

Carl Napolitano

Vice President, Creative Director

Carl is an award-winning creative director with a distinguished career in healthcare communications, design, and marketing. Over the past 20 years, Carl has cultivated a seasoned intuition for compelling creative by showcasing the nuances of a brand’s value proposition. His artistic energy supports both the brands he develops as well as the team he leads.

From innovative digital tactics to integrated media campaigns to corporate identity branding, Carl’s creative work and dynamic leadership have been recognized with industry awards from the RX Club and the OMNI Awards.

When not at work, you can find Carl on the golf course with his son or at the beach with his family.

BETH MICKELBERG

Group Account Director, Digital Solutions

Beth is a successful marketing veteran with 20 years driving groundbreaking omnichannel programs for Fortune 500 companies. She loves to uncover the deeply felt customer insights that bring your brand from ideas to actions. Beth has won multiple industry awards, from Best Website at DTC Pharma Awards to Most Innovative Programs at the Webby Awards.

In her free time, Beth loves to spend time with her niece and nephews, and tries to stay balanced between the gym, the beach and the runway.

Chris Mycek

Vice President, Enterprise Solutions

Recognized as a top-tier strategic marketer, technologist and growth leader, Chris’ experience includes more than 20 years of experience in supporting the development of corporate, brand, and digital marketing for multi-national organizations in the life sciences, consumer packaged goods, consumer electronics, financial services, and food industries. He has designed and delivered educational content his entire career, and Chris’ clients have included MARS, Procter & Gamble, Prudential, Pfizer, Alcoa, Hasbro, Barilla Pasta, Johnson & Johnson, Unisys, Samsung, Campbell’s Soup and Harley-Davidson.

Having started his career at Johnson& Johnson on the OTC & Rx business, Chris has extensive client and agency side experience. He’s held leadership roles at Publicis and Cognizant Technology Solutions, as well as innovative emerging companies both privately held and private equity backed, and currently serves as a board advisor for multiple technology start-ups. His track record in developing category-leading business strategy has paralleled his ability to integrate new channels and technologies that create competitive advantages.

He earned a B.A. in Economics from Middlebury College, where he also studied psychology and art history. Chris lives just outside of Philadelphia near Valley Forge National Park, has three adult children who work in the Life Sciences, enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Barbara. In his spare time, he can most often be found fly fishing and hiking with his Border Collie Winifred. He also enjoys playing various string instruments when the muse strikes.


SCOTT REESE

Global Head of Innovation

Scott brings 25 years of digital expertise to the blulava team. His executive leadership experience ranges from serving as the Executive Creative Director for one of the world’s largest digital agencies to Managing Director of a Microsoft/Accenture advanced analytics venture, focusing on AI solutions for global clients. Scott’s work has spanned industries from entertainment, retail, financial services with a heavy dose of pharmaceutical experience.

Scott has been granted numerous patents for his analytical technology inventions. He has been recognized widely for his creative work, winning awards at the Webbys, Cannes Lion, CLIO, and the MM&M Awards, to name a few.

When not working, Scott can usually be found in the company of musicians, artists, and athletes.

LEO FRANCIS, PhD

Chief Operating Officer,
Chief Medical Officer

Leo is an award-winning industry leader, twice recognized as one of PharmaVOICE’s 100 most inspiring people in the life-sciences industry. His driving focus is to frame science in a context that creates meaning and relevance for healthcare professionals and their patients across all aspects of therapeutic commercialization.

Leo is a skilled communicator and visionary, operationally robust in translating scientific ideas into organizational value. He is a consummate team worker, customer-focused, organizationally agile, and committed to improving patient care.

JEFFREY FREEDMAN

Executive Vice President

With more than twenty-five years of pharmaceutical and digital marketing experience, he is a thought leader who utilizes analytics and adult learning principles to design and develop creative, high-impact, marketing and communications solutions for the healthcare industry. Jeffrey creates programs that remove friction and create insights from the brand/pharma work process; his projects have ranged from comprehensive omnichannel, CRM and compliance initiatives to complex technological solutions that that educate and enhance communication in the healthcare ecosystem. 

Jeffrey has served over fifteen years on agency leadership teams and has headed up strategy, technology, creative, communications, and analytics groups. He has helped top brands navigate a fascinating and rapid convergence of omnichannel communications and technology, and his clients have ranged from global pharmaceutical companies and brands to emerging biotech and medical device companies.

Jeffrey received his bachelor of arts degree from Skidmore College and an MBA in international finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University. He has an unquenchable curiosity for technology and innovation.

To unplug, Jeff loves to cook and entertain family and friends, as well as listen to and travel for live music and concerts.

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