Russell Tapped for Key Role in CIS Commercial Practice Group

Top Quote Don Russell brings government pricing and contracting expertise to CIS. End Quote
  • Philadelphia, PA-NJ (1888PressRelease) July 27, 2011 - Compliance Implementation Services (CIS), a leading pharmaceutical compliance consulting firm, announced today that Don Russell has joined the firm as Director of Government & Commercial Services.

    Russell will be responsible for the operations and support of multiple CIS clients' Government Pricing (GP) calculations, claims and script processing. He will manage CalcPartner™, ClaimsPartner™ and ScriptPartner™ accounts, providing the GP, rebating and script validation solutions that CIS clients require in a compliant, timely manner.

    "Don exemplifies an experienced, results-driven leader who can successfully maintain government and commercial compliance for clients. He brings a demonstrated track record of government pricing and contracting expertise, including selection and implementation of government pricing systems," said Bill Almand, Director, Commercial Operations at CIS. "Through his outstanding team leadership, system process proficiency and client consultancy, we foresee Don becoming one of our trusted subject matter experts."

    Russell joins CIS after spending nearly 11 years at King Pharmaceuticals where he held various positions, with the most recent being senior manager of government contracting. He was responsible for all aspects of government contracting including Medicaid, State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (SPAP), and State Supplemental Programs. Prior to King Pharmaceuticals, Russell held over 19 years of management positions at United Coal Company where he gained valuable experience in contract administration, inventory management design and implementation and product purchasing analysis.

    About CIS
    Compliance Implementation Services (CIS) is a consulting firm specializing in compliance strategies for the pharmaceutical industry, from Global Clinical Research and Development, through Manufacturing, U.S. Commercial Compliance, and Government Programs. Founded in 2004, CIS provides its clients with a deep understanding of industry laws and regulations, innovative and practical applications, and custom solutions to establish a "Culture of Compliance" that is both meaningful and sustainable.

    CIS experts identify, assess and prioritize an organization's exposure to compliance risks, subsequently developing and implementing risk evaluation and mitigation techniques to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

    CalcPartner™, ClaimsPartner™ and ScriptPartner™ are trademarks of Compliance Implementation Services, LLC.

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