Carrie K. Royer
Wilmington
Summary
Strategic healthcare leader with 13 years of clinical and pharmaceutical experience enhancing patient access to innovative therapies. Led cross-functional initiatives, developed business plans, and navigated reimbursement challenges while fostering executive-level relationships within complex healthcare organizations. Achieved national recognition for driving business performance and delivering strong commercial results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cardiometabolic Care Specialist
Novo Nordisk
2024 - Current
- Ranked #1 nationally in composite IC payout while leading the Carolina Beaches Pod to the #1 execution metrics and #1 overall composite performance in the nation.
- Drove 132% Wegovy attainment and 104% Ozempic attainment, leading the region in product performance.
- Utilized clinical expertise and consultative selling to identify access barriers and influence provider behavior, increasing Wegovy NBrx share above 60%.
- Coordinated regional implementation of Medicare Part D Bridge Program, training providers and field teams on coverage requirements, patient identification, prior authorization, and enrollment workflows.
Regional Project Associate
Novo Nordisk
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Selected for a highly competitive Regional Project Associate role supporting the Regional Business Director, leading strategic initiatives to improve regional execution, accelerate market readiness, and support health system growth across North Carolina.
- Led regional launch strategy for Wegovy in MASH, partnering with Market Access, Medical, Marketing, and Commercial leadership to prepare field teams for engagement with health systems and key clinical stakeholders.
- Collaborated with regional leadership to develop health system engagement strategies, equipping teams with clinical, reimbursement, coding, and coverage education, facilitating implementation across healthcare systems.
Senior Obesity Educator
Novo Nordisk
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Developed obesity market by engaging healthcare providers, health systems, and employers on disease education, Wegovy coverage criteria, utilization management, and reimbursement pathways, improving patient access.
- Collaborated with Institutional Account Manager and stakeholders at Womack Army Medical Center to identify and address access barriers, educate on coverage pathways, and support Wegovy utilization, resulting in Fayetteville territory becoming #1 Tricare Wegovy volume in South Area FY 2023 and maintaining Zepbound Tricare market share at 11.2%.
- Demonstrates strong strategic thinking, planning, and execution capabilities, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a solution-oriented approach.
Interim Education Manager
Novo Nordisk
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Served as Interim Education Manager, providing leadership, coaching, and strategic direction for a team of 13 obesity and diabetes educators while partnering with regional leadership to execute business priorities.
- Led regional execution of health system and employer engagement strategies, coaching educators on account planning, stakeholder mapping, and cross-functional collaboration to expand access to evidence-based obesity care.
- Ensured territory execution and strategic planning aligned with business objectives while enhancing individual and team development across the region.
- Collaborated with obesity brand marketing team to develop obesity educator billing and coding resources and implement formal national training for obesity educators.
- Coached representatives to improve territory planning and execution, enhancing overall field effectiveness.
Founder
North Carolina Obesity Society
2024 - 2025
- Founded statewide nonprofit organization to advance obesity medicine and improve patient access to evidence-based treatment in North Carolina.
- Identified and engaged 13 key opinion leaders from various healthcare disciplines to establish inaugural Board of Directors and strategic vision.
Physician Assistant
ECU Health
01.2014 - 12.2022
- Primary care provider in a fast-paced, rural clinic, designated as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home.
- Implemented process improvements that contributed to becoming the top-performing outpatient primary care provider in the system.
- Directed team of 15 staff members to foster collaboration and improve office workflow efficiency.
- Led PDSA projects related to quality metrics and ensured team collaboration and execution.
- Sole provider responsible for running state funded COVID-19 clinic requiring constant adaptability.
- Developed and maintained clinic’s obesity management program, improving patient outcomes through tailored weight management strategies.
- Led quality improvement projects on prescription drug sample management and dispensing process, enhancing quality control and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Trained staff and oversaw all processes related to prior authorizations.
Education
Doctor of Medical Science -
Shenandoah University
05-2025
Master of Health Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Lock Haven University
05-2014
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Science
Lock Haven University
05-2012
Major - Health and Human Development, Kinesiology
Pennsylvania State University
05-2010
Skills
- Market access strategy
- Expertise in utilization management
- Integrated account planning
- Formulary and coverage strategy
- Health system engagement
- Clinical expertise
- Employer and municipality access
- Payer and PBM awareness
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement
- Executive presentations
- Cross-functional leadership
- Clinical and scientific acumen
Certification
- Certified Obesity Medicine Specialist
- NCCPA Board Certified
- Current North Carolina State Physician Assistant License
- Current DEA license
- Obesity Medicine Association Member
- Physician Assistants in Obesity Medicine Member
- Obesity Society Member
- American Academy of Physician Assistants Member
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants Member
- CDC Epidemiology Course
- Certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED
Awards
- 2024 COE Winner Novo Nordisk
- 2024 Vision Award Novo Nordisk
- 2022 Vision Award Architect Novo Nordisk
- 2021 ECU Health People’s Choice Provider of the Year
Hobbies and Interests
- When not working my paid position, my passion is helping people. I have led mission trips to Zambranos, Honduras, where I worked to help establish a clinic that provides medical care, with chronic follow up to local Hondurans. I enjoy exercising, staying active, and spending time with my son.
Timeline
Regional Project Associate
Novo Nordisk
01.2025 - 12.2025
Interim Education Manager
Novo Nordisk
01.2024 - 06.2024
Senior Obesity Educator
Novo Nordisk
01.2021 - 12.2025
Physician Assistant
ECU Health
01.2014 - 12.2022
Senior Cardiometabolic Care Specialist
Novo Nordisk
2024 - Current
Founder
North Carolina Obesity Society
2024 - 2025
Doctor of Medical Science -
Shenandoah University
Master of Health Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Lock Haven University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Science
Lock Haven University
Major - Health and Human Development, Kinesiology
Pennsylvania State University