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Ashton Tweed In the Interim Bulletin- February 2008
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In the Interim Bulletin- February 2008
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Welcome from Ashton Tweed CEO Jim Rudman
Ashton Tweed began offering interim executive placement in 2004 because we recognized a need within the Life Sciences industry for highly qualified executives who could address urgent business needs on a fixed term basis. We are pleased to present the first issue of In the Interim, our bimonthly bulletin which provides an insider's view of how an interim executive was the perfect answer to a client's exigent needs. Hopefully, these profiles will stimulate your thinking about how interim executives could benefit your organization or how the time might be right for your first interim assignment. Either way, we look forward to hearing about your needs and discovering how we can help. - Jim
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Resolving Clients' Pressing Needs- An Insider's View on Interim Assignments with Healthcare Communications Executive Ron Schmid
When healthcare communications senior executive Ron Schmid concluded a decade long tenure at Johnson & Johnson, he wanted his next role to combine new challenges with the opportunity to share his finely-honed expertise. Desiring something different than the next large pharma job, Ron sought an alternative to another full time position. At this same time, Danish company Lundbeck A.S. was establishing a sales and marketing presence in the United States and needed assistance with their communications. Read More
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Next Steps
For Clients
If your company is interested in learning how Ron or other interim executives from our Executive Talent Bank can accelerate your success, we invite you to discuss your needs with us at 610-725-0290 x 446 or partners@ashtontweed.com
For Candidates
If you are interested in becoming an interim executive, learn more at http://www.ashtontweed.com/interim_candidates.php
Get Ron's White Paper
We are also pleased to announce that Ron Schmid's white paper Successful Communications Strategies for Reputation Management will be available next month at www.ashtontweed.com. Beginning March 10, please visit www.ashtontweed.com/register.php and select Communications White Paper to receive your free copy. Or reply to this e-mail directly, and we will send the white paper to you on March 10.
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Profile Highlights:
Interim Executive: Ron Schmid, Healthcare Communications Executive
Assignment: Media relations and communications for Danish company Lundbeck's new US headquarters (1 to 2 days a week).
Benefit: Converted an unexpected media inquiry into Philadelphia Inquirer Business section front page coverage for new US office. Advised on product positioning and co-marketing with Merck. Provided issues management and message development. Conducted media training for key personnel.
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On How Interim Executives Fit in Organizations:
Ron believes, "in some ways you become a greater insider and a greater outsider. Some ongoing things are not shared with you, but there are many other situations where your counsel is sought extensively. As an interim executive where you fill a significant need, your viewpoint takes on a heightened importance. You also find yourself brought into many different assignments that require a hands-on approach."
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