SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 7, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Yelena Bushman, Product Manager at Genentech, Inc., has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in biotechnology marketing.

With five years of professional experience, Mrs. Bushman specializes in brand strategy and advertising agency management. As product manager for Activase, a biologic that treats stroke and pulmonary embolism, she is responsible for managing a multi-million dollar budget, working with an advertising agency and customers to create promotional materials, and developing the brand's tactical plan. Additional responsibilities include development and monitoring of promotional effectiveness metrics, maintaining relationships with nationally recognized physicians and assuring alignment with a 120 person sales force.

Mrs. Bushman began her career in management consulting, eventually deciding to venture into the field of marketing because of her desire to implement strategies and gain deep knowledge in one therapeutic area. Proud to be one of the youngest members of her company, she attributes her success to her focus, motivation and desire to make a difference in patient lives. Mrs. Bushman received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley in 2004. She looks forward to getting product launch experience and to pursuing her MBA.

Genentech, Inc. is committed to discovering, manufacturing and commercializing biotherapeutics for life-threatening medical conditions. For more information, visit www.gene.com.

About Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who is an exclusive membership organization that recognizes and empowers executives, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the world. From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, manufacturing to education, every major industry is represented by its 250,000 active members.

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