ION Oncology Practice Network
Lakesha Farmer, PharmD, MBA, currently serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at ION Oncology Practice Network since November 2020. Previously, Lakesha held various roles as a Professional Speaker for multiple pharmaceutical companies, including Eisai US, Coherus BioSciences, Pfizer, and AMAG Pharmaceuticals, focusing on product promotions across oncology and biosimilars. Prior experience includes serving as the Director of Pharmacy Operations at The West Clinic, managing six infusion pharmacies and one specialty pharmacy, and as the Director of Pharmacy at Forrest City Medical Center overseeing medication management and policy development. Lakesha started a professional career as a Pharmacist at Regional One Health, supporting patient care in specialized areas. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Pharmacy from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, an MBA from Union University, and a B.S. in Biology from Grambling State University.
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ION Oncology Practice Network
The ION Oncology Practice Network, a part of Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), is a diversified physician services organization specializing in the support of community oncology, whose membership represents a majority of the private practice oncologists in the U.S. The company is dedicated to offering providers the tools necessary to maintain the highest quality patient care available. The portfolio of services ION has developed, including GPO contracting, educational opportunities, technology implementation, and practice advocacy, is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of its members and support the success of the community oncology practice over time. ION is committed to assisting members in making smart, strategic, and informed decisions to sustain and improve their practices. By responding to members’ dynamic needs, ION ensures that cancer patients receive the most capable, effective, and innovative treatments available. The ION Oncology Practice Network is part of AmerisourceBergen Specialty GPOs. AmerisourceBergen provides pharmaceutical products, value-driving services and business solutions that improve access to care. Tens of thousands of healthcare providers, veterinary practices and livestock producers trust us as their partner in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Global pharmaceutical manufacturers depend on us for services that drive commercial success for their products. Powered by our associates, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. The company is headquartered in Valley Forge, Pa. and has a presence in 50+ countries. Learn more at amerisourcebergen.com.