Dean Erhardt
Dean Erhardt brings over 30 years of strategic marketing and management experience across both the consumer product and pharmaceutical industries. His extensive career includes leadership roles at several Fortune 500 companies, including Express Scripts, Cardinal Health, and U.S. Healthcare.
Currently, Dean serves as the President and CEO of D2 Solutions, where he leads the organization in collaborating with a diverse range of industry stakeholders, including pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and e-health companies. He works closely with channel partners such as pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, specialty distribution, retail, long-term care, hospitals/IDNs, payers, and PBMs. Dean has also spearheaded various international projects in Albania, Algeria, South Korea, and Singapore, further expanding D2 Solutions' global reach.
Before joining D2 Solutions, Dean was Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Express Scripts, where he developed formularies, reimbursement models, and support programs for specialty and biotech therapeutics. He also led Sales and Marketing for Express Scripts Specialty Distribution, working with over 30 pharmaceutical manufacturers on various product-specific initiatives.
Dean holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management. He has also served on the boards of VirMedica, Inc. and StagesSTL.
Recent Articles by Dean
The Evolution of D2 Solutions
Under Dean’s leadership, D2 Solutions is undergoing a significant transformation, evolving from a traditional consulting firm into a forward-thinking, technology-driven organization that delivers innovative SaaS solutions alongside its consulting services. As the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries face rapid changes driven by the rise of technology and AI, it has become increasingly important to evaluate and adopt new ways of doing business. D2 Solutions is at the forefront of this evolution, pioneering advanced solutions that not only help industry stakeholders drive revenue but also enhance operating margins and mitigate regulatory risks. By embracing cutting-edge technologies and reimagining traditional processes, D2 Solutions is positioning itself as a leader in the industry’s next wave of innovation.