MEET KIM
Kimberly Cremers, PharmD, is a pharmacist, Certified Executive Coach, and humanitarian with over 25 years of experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated success in leading medical affairs teams across six companies, handling products throughout their lifecycle and spanning various therapeutic areas. As an executive coach, Kim utilizes her background as a leader, mentor, facilitator, and consultant to help individuals thrive in their careers.
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​As the Founder and CEO of Petrichor Medical Affairs Consulting, Dr. Cremers provides consulting services including strategic guidance, planning, training, and executional support tailored to organizations seeking to establish, optimize, or expand the impact of Medical Affairs, including their Medical Science Liaison team. Drawing upon decades of in-house experience at Immunex, Amgen, Sandoz (TriNet Pharma), Seattle Genetics, UCB, and Scipher Medicine, encompassing both field-based and headquarters roles, Dr. Cremers brings forth a wealth of wisdom and insights. ​
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In addition to her extensive industry experience, Dr. Cremers is a Certified Executive Coach, offering one-on-one coaching to professionals across the pharmaceutical sector. Her coaching supports individuals in navigating career transitions, developing leadership capabilities, and aligning personal values with professional goals. With a thoughtful and practical approach, she helps clients gain clarity, confidence, and momentum in their careers.
As a Success Coach for Harvard Medical School’s Senior Executive Programs, Dr. Cremers facilitates discussions on course content and provides one-on-one coaching to enhance participant connection with the course material. Kim invites industry leaders, including CEOs and CMOs, to join the course for interactive fireside chats, where they share valuable insights from their professional journeys.
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Aligned with her passion for teaching the pivotal role of pharmacists within the industry, Dr. Cremers developed and teaches the "Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry" elective at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. This graduate-level course offers students comprehensive insights spanning the drug development continuum, from early-stage development to Commercial, including the role of Medical Affairs and other critical functions such as pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs​​
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Dr. Cremers earned her BS in Pharmacy from The Ohio State University and her PharmD from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. She completed a General Practice Residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and a Specialty Oncology Residency at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.
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​Dr. Cremers is a dedicated humanitarian, regularly devoting her time to both local and global causes. She has undertaken six field assignments as a pharmacist with Doctors Without Borders, serving in Swaziland, South Sudan, Gaza, Liberia, and Uganda. Additionally, her volunteer efforts extend to various areas, including working with foster children, participating in home-building projects, mentoring, and serving in Board roles. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, spending quality time with friends and family, and engaging in outdoor activities.