Joanne Santomauro, chief executive officer and founder of Ancillare, LP, is being recognized by Marcum LLP and Philadelphia SmartCEO as a finalist for their 2016 Marcum Innovator of the Year award.

The award honors business leaders who have developed products and services that improve the quality of life and business practice in Philadelphia. Finalists pioneer new advancements in the biotechnology, healthcare, business services, manufacturing, real estate and technology industries. The winners will be announced on October 26, 2016 at the Sugarhouse Casino in Philadelphia, PA.

“I am honored to be recognized as a Marcum Innovator of the Year finalist. This recognition shows the dedication, support, commitment and excellence of the entire organization,” said Joanne Santomauro.

Santomauro was able to create an ancillary supply chain management industry. Prior to the company’s launch in 2006, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical research organizations had little transparency and a lack of understanding of the associated costs, processes, regulatory and compliance requirements of the clinical supply chain. Over the last decade she has created industry solutions including the Ancillare Turn Key Operative Model (A-TKO) and processes.