Paul Knapp

Current

Program Manager, Clinical Support at Cardinal Health

Past

Pharmacy Manager, Radiation Safety Officer at Cardinal Health
Interim Pharmacy Manager, Radiation Safety Officer at Syncor International Corporation
Pharmacy Manager, Radiation Safety Officer at Syncor International Corporation

Pharmacy Supervisor, Radiation Safety Officer at Syncor International Corporation
Staff Nuclear Pharmacist at Syncor International Corporation

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Education

Franklin University
The University of Akron
University of Pittsburgh

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Hospital & Health Care

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Paul Knapp’s Summary

Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist and MBA with extensive nuclear pharmacy management experience. Managed facilities ranging from small satellite pharmacies to large operations with 50-plus employees, and participated in local-market sales duties. Currently providing diverse program management, clinical support, and internal training services at the corporate level. Manages or participates in several internal, college-level clinical training programs, and regularly provides introductory/overview presentations to pharmacy schools and external technology programs. Has R&D experience with projects spanning innovation to manufacture, simple products to complex devices, internal and external vendor relationships, as well as IP and patent issues. Regulatory management experience with an emphasis on nuclear pharmacy practice, drug pedigree, HIPAA, and wholesale drug transactions. Interested in gaining additional experience in all areas of healthcare and business. Enjoys collaborative projects and acting as a facilitator to ensure open and effective communication between team members/departments.

Paul Knapp’s Specialties:

Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist (BCNP) 1998 to present, Masters of Business Addministration in 2008, Completed Lean Six Sigma Kaizen Leader Training in 2008

Paul Knapp’s Experience

Program Manager, Clinical Support

Cardinal Health

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CAH; Hospital & Health Care industry)

December 2005 — Present (4 years )
Pharmacy Manager, Radiation Safety Officer

Cardinal Health

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CAH; Hospital & Health Care industry)

July 2003 — December 2005 (2 years 6 months)

Managed Northeast Ohio Nuclear Pharmacy territory along with Mangers in Cleveland and Youngstown. Total sales for my location was in excess of $4 million/year. Also participated in sales and regional support activities.
Interim Pharmacy Manager, Radiation Safety Officer

Syncor International Corporation

(Pharmaceuticals industry)

July 2002 — June 2003 (1 year )

Managed flagship pharmacy (Columbus, Ohio) during acquisition of Syncor International by Cardinal Health. 50-plus direct reports and over $14 million in sales. Made significant progress in the correction of poorly managed financials and HR issues. Helped recruit and train permanent manager.
Pharmacy Manager, Radiation Safety Officer

Syncor International Corporation

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; SCOR; Pharmaceuticals industry)

June 2001 — June 2003 (2 years 1 month)
Pharmacy Supervisor, Radiation Safety Officer

Syncor International Corporation

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; SCOR; Pharmaceuticals industry)

April 1999 — June 2001 (2 years 3 months)
Staff Nuclear Pharmacist

Syncor International Corporation

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; SCOR; Pharmaceuticals industry)

June 1995 — April 1999 (3 years 11 months)

Paul Knapp’s Education

Franklin University

MBA , 2007 — 2008

MBA completed and degree earned in May 2008
GPA: 3.98

Activities and Societies:

Franklin Leadership Scholar
The University of Akron

MBA , Business , 2004 — 2005

Partially completed MBA. Promotion and relocation forced a transfer to Franklin University prior to the completion of MBA. Only 7 of 23 credits transferred, requiring the completion of the entire Franklin MBA Program.
GPA: 4.0
University of Pittsburgh

BS , Pharmacy , 1989 — 1995

GPA: 3.74

Activities and Societies:

Class President, scholastic year 1993-1994
Chair and founding member, Pharmacy School, Student Safety Committee, scholastic year 1993-1994
Department Planning and Budgeting Committee, Pitt Student Health, FY-95
Dean’s Advisory Board, scholastic years 1993-1994 and 1994-1995
Editor, Pharmacy School Freshman Handbook, scholastic year 1994-1995

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Paul Knapp’s Interests:

The study of history Computers and new technology Cooking and fine dining Classic car restoration Music Mountain biking Eco-tourism and outdoor oriented activities