Each of our Principals have successfully distinguished themselves in the large corporate environment and in the consulting sector as providers to their former industry.  They have held positions in a variety of industry sectors including marketing (at the regional and global level), forecasting and research, market access, production and human resources.  As such, they intimately understand the complex parameters that must be balanced when managing an oncology franchise or brand.  

Bernie Manente 

Stephanie Mazzei

Since 1996, Mr. Manente has been the president of Solution Source Consulting Incorporated and is currently a member of the Strategic Answers Inc. Board of Directors.  Solution Source Consulting was created to provide “total cycle” consultative support from strategy creation to market implementation.  With this focus, a strong Canadian client base was established. Clients include leading companies from the North American pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

The company focused on developing and implementing business strategies supported by software tools and process methodologies.  In order to broaden the business base and maintain consistent sales growth, affiliations were initiated with strategic partners.  Additionally, strategic selling training, multimedia sales aids, interactive training tools and total cost management initiatives were developed to complement the company’s offerings. The company’s principle responsibility was focused on providing clients with turnkey solutions to increase top line and bottom line revenues.

Prior to consulting, Mr. Manente held a number of management roles within the Pharmaceutical industry.  Additionally he has completed his M.B.A and worked within the consulting environment for a large globally integrated organization.

Since 1997, Ms. Mazzei has been the president of OncoLogic, Inc. and is currently a member of the Strategic Answers Inc. Board of Directors.  Oncologic is a consulting company with a significant client base that specializes in marketing, strategic planning, and business development activities for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies which have oncology-related drugs and technology. OncoLogic, Inc. was originally incorporated in the State of Indiana, and was subsequently moved to Toronto, Canada during 1997.

Prior to consulting, Ms. Mazzei held a number of sales, marketing, and business development positions with Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology Division and Eli Lilly and Company.  In addition, Ms. Mazzei completed graduate studies in the molecular biology of breast cancer progression.

Don Stark 

Additional Resources

Don C. Stark has worked in the field of oncology since joining the pharmaceutical industry in 1980.  He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Whistler Associates, Inc and a member of the Strategic Answers Inc. Board of Directors.   Prior to founding Whistler Associates, Inc. in 1996, Mr. Stark held numerous market research, marketing and business development positions at Bristol-Myers Oncology Division, Immunex and Repligen, all in the field of oncology.  He has lead the successful launch of several key oncology products and line extensions and he created the first oncology reimbursement assistance program in the industry. 

Since founding Whistler Associates, Inc. in 1996, Mr Stark has established it as one of the leading and most respected marketing and strategic planning consulting firms in oncology.  Whistler Associates, Inc. provides a variety of services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies including market planning, market research, product assessments/valuations and business planning services. 

Strategic Answers enlists the support of a variety of functional experts to complete delivery to our clients.  These additional resources offer enhanced skill sets in the areas of:

Research Recruiting and Interviewing

Web Based Survey Design

Clinical Programs

Web Based Development

Custom Application Development

Reimbursement Support Programs

Strategic Answers has also been engaged in a strategic alliance with McKesson Canada to support their requirements for expert knowledge in Oncology forecasting.

Contact Information: 

Strategic Answers Inc. 48 Wilgar Road, Toronto, Ontario

Phone: 416-604-4043 Fax: 905-823-5955

E-Mail: Contact@StrategicAnswers.com