Healthy Collision In Action:

Dr. Catherine Pesek-Bird - Charlie Austin

Catherine is a rare bird indeed—a Medical Degree with an MBA. As a practicing cardiologist and faculty member at the University of Iowa,
Dr. Catherine is in touch with trends in medicine and patient care in her specialty and across a wide range of disciplines. She is valued by clients as an advisor who sees both the science and the business of advancing therapeutic outcomes. Blessed with a warm, outgoing personality, she is never at a loss for an opinion, or a laugh.

Charlie’s career has traced a winding road that started in global consumer brands, accelerated through a lively time in the world of DTC, and is now hitting high gear in professional healthcare. With a sure hand on the wheel, Charlie’s direct approach helps teams stay focused, and helps good work find its mark. Never shy about telling it like it is, Charlie leads an account management team with responsibility for blue-chip clients like P & G, J & J and sanofi-aventis.

The Doctor who’s a mom with an MBA, and the agency pro with a trenchant wit—together they’re crafting innovative medical marketing strategy and bringing Fresher Ideas for our clients.