Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Information

Executive Summary



Licensed Pharmacist / Pharmaceutical Industry and Healthcare Professional with •••••+ years of experience providing accurate and in-depth Drug Information as well as, Medical Science Liaison services within the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare industry and academia

Experienced manager, mentor and educator providing the credibility and objectivity of a peer as well as, creating and managing important key opinion leader relationships



Pharmaceutical / Academic / Healthcare Experience:

December ••••• to Present
Desai Pharmacies Inc
Bronx, New York
Scientific Manager / Medical Science Liaison
Coordinate the flow of clinical information and manage, important key opinion leader relationships (Primary-care physicians)
Command thorough knowledge of specific disease states and the science that supports a companys products and services within the specific disease state (Pain Management (Chronic and Breakthrough Pain), HIV, Infectious Dis., Cardio Vascular Dis./ CNS: A-Typicals and Typicals)
Periodically educated internal stakeholders •••••, Pharmacist, Administrators and Sales Force) on specific disease states, its treatment and management
Provide leadership, advocacy, and Education advancing Pharmaceutical Science and developing strong physician / Healthcare relationships
Offer credibility and objectivity of a peer
Perform drug information searches and provided accurate verbal and written response to drug information questions for health care professionals and patients
Consult physicians, nurses and patients on new and existing pharmaceutical products, their bio-availability, side effects, and appropriate dosages
Provided medical scientific information / literature for physician education
Assist in resolving third-party and managed Care issues

July ••••• to November •••••
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Wilmington USBC Headquarters
Regional Scientific Manager / Medical Science Liaison
Territory: Long Island New York, Manhattan New York, and Queens NY
Offered credibility and objectivity of a peer
Provided an insiders knowledge of prospective company and their products
Coordinated the flow of clinical information and managed important key opinion leader relationships
Commanded thorough knowledge of specific disease states and the science that supports the companys products within those disease states
Periodically educated internal stakeholders (Regional Scientific Managers, Hospital Sales Specialist, and Professional Sales Specialist) on specific disease states, its treatment and management
Periodically updated CNEN approved speakers
Specialized in Cardiovascular Disease, with a focus on Atherosclerosis, Dyslipedemia, Familial and Nonfamilial Hyperlipedemia, Heart Disease and Diabetes
Provided medical scientific information / literature for physician education
Facilitated medical education activities such as symposiums

October ••••• to June •••••
Ortho Biotech Clinical Affairs, LLC (Division of Johnson & Johnson)
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Medical Information Specialist - Resident
Answered questions and facilitated the provision of medical information to internal as well as external Ortho Biotech and Tibotec therapeutic consumers
Call center environment experience. Advanced phone call handling techniques. Understanding of customer social styles and ability to respond to meet caller expectations.
Performed CAPIS article coding and signing of the medical literature
Performed Adverse Event, and Product Quality Complaint reporting for all Ortho Biotech products
Performed Activated Indicator education, analysis, and reporting for specific Ortho Biotech products
Evaluated the medical literature and subsequently updated the information packets and package insert of respective pharmaceutical products
Evaluated articles and studies and updated the medical information team on current issues
Evaluated marketing material for medical appropriateness and accuracy
Developed and conducted research project

July ••••• to June •••••
St Johns University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Queens, New York
Affiliate Clinical Instructor / Medical Information Resident
Answered daily request for drug information, for academic and clinical instructors as well as, the lay public
Identified, located and evaluated drug information for use by healthcare professionals
Maintained knowledge and proficiency of important print and electronic drug information resources
Maintained adeptness to ensured the smooth retrieval of information using important electronic indexing services such as Medline, IDIS, IPA, and others
Evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the medical literature
Integrated clinical pharmacy knowledge with information retrieval skills to develop clinically relevant educational materials and responses to drug information questions
Managed drug information centers (Long Island Jewish Drug Information Center, and St Johns University and Allied Health Professions Drug Information center)
Developed, organized, and managed power point presentation for St Johns University and Allied Health Professions faculty
Provided didactic and experiential education to Doctor of Pharmacy students
Developed and conducted an original research project

January ••••• to June •••••
PACE University, Lienhard School of Nursing
New York, New York
Assistant Professor
Nursing ••••• Pharmacology and Nursing Care Management
Focus: CV Dis., CNS / HIV / Infectious Dis.


June ••••• to July •••••
St. Jude Pharmacy & Surgical
Brooklyn, New York
Senior Pharmacist
Focus: CNS / HIV / Infectious Dis.
Provided medical information to physicians regarding disease state management and drug therapy (focusing on AIDS, HIV, CNS, and antibiotic therapy)
Counseled patients on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to maximize compliance to drug regimens
Utilized clinical skills to assess the progress of HIV patients and provide recommendations
Worked collaboratively with other health care professionals to ensure proper pharmaceutical care outcomes
Interpreted and filled prescriptions in a high volume/high pressured environment
Monitored patient profiles for compliance and drug interactions
Educated personal and instituted HIPPA regulations
Developed Brown Bag Medication Review programs with the community groups

January ••••• to June •••••
BENTAL RX, Inc (CHCC Pharmacy)
Bronx, New York
Supervising Pharmacist
Focus: HIV / Infectious Dis.
Consulted physicians, nurses and patients on new and existing pharmaceutical products, their bio-availability, side effects, and appropriate dosages
Performed drug information searches and provided accurate verbal and written response to drug information questions to health care professionals and patients
Reviewed, evaluated and instituted new local and federal laws
Assisted in resolving third-party billing issues
Reviewed patient profiles and counseled patients on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications

••••• to •••••
J & J Compounding and Home Infusion Lab, Inc
Teaneck, New Jersey
Supervising Pharmacist, Supervising Formulator, Compounder
Created unique pharmaceutical preparations that met the physicians and patients needs
Formulated existing products into alternative dosage forms to improve compliance and reduce side effects
Formulated sterile ophthalmic preparations, Intra venous (IV) admixtures and chemotherapy
Flavored medications for better palatability
Formulated veterinary preparations

••••• to •••••
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Piscataway, New Jersey
Preceptor for the pharmacy externship Program (shadow program),
specializing in Compounding and IV Admixtures
Provided didactic and experiential education to Doctor of Pharmacy students

••••• to •••••
J & J Pharmacy, Cedar Chemist, Inc.
Teaneck, New Jersey
Director / Instructor / Supervising Pharmacist
Managerial Responsibilities:
Developed and executed strategies for enhancing the establishments efficiency
Reviewed and selected appropriate managed care programs for the pharmacy
Managed employee benefits, education, and scheduling
Institutional Responsibilities:
Developed and executed tracking and dispensing procedures for institutional accounts
General Responsibilities:
Consultant, instructed physicians, nurses and patients on new and existing pharmaceutical products, their bio-availability, side effects, dosages and antibiotic therapy
Educated staff, students, and local societies on selected health topics of interest
Reviewed, evaluated and instituted new local and federal pharmacy laws
Provided medical information to physicians and nurses regarding disease state management and drug therapy
Reviewed patient profiles and counseled patients on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications

••••• to •••••
Jackson Square Pharmacy (division of Grove Drugs)
New York, New York
Supervising Pharmacist, Manager, Administrator
Performed prescription filling and maintained stock
Compounded various extemporaneous agents
Developed medication dispensing program with local hospital (St. Vincents Hospital) to aid the under-privileged
Performed drug information searches for physicians and patients

••••• to •••••
Grove Drugs
New York, New York
Supervising Pharmacist, Manager
Supervised and instructed staff pharmacists, technicians, and other unlicensed personnel on selected disease state management and the respective pharmacotherapy
Oversaw acquisition of several medical/doctor accounts
Counseled patients and health care professionals on how to optimize drug therapies (Including HIV and AIDS therapy)
Provided responses to drug information questions to health care professionals and patients (focusing on AIDS, HIV and antibiotic therapy)

••••• to •••••
Community Research Initiative on AIDS (CRIA)
New York, New York
Scientific Manager / Supervising Pharmacist
Evaluated and instituted single and double blind studies
Provided consultation on drug information

••••• to •••••
Village Apothecary
New York, New York
Pharmacist, Manager
Provided medical information to physicians regarding disease state management and drug therapy
Reviewed patient profiles and counseled on prescriptions as well as over-the-counter medications
Developed and maintained running inventories to help streamline stock and buy appropriately
Managed pharmacy support staff

Licenses:
Registered Pharmacist State of New Jersey (•••••yrs)
Registered Pharmacist State of New York (•••••yrs)

Education:

July ••••• to June •••••
Ortho Biotech Clinical Affairs LLC, St. Johns University, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Certificate of Residency in Pharmacy Practice, specializing in Drug Information Practice
Intensive •••••week post-graduate training with emphasis on enhancing the skills in the three aspects of Drug Information Practice: Pharmaceutical Industry, Academia and Institutional (Hospital). This program equipped the residents with the skills, knowledge, and ability to provide drug information services in multiple practice environments

Sept ••••• to May •••••
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY,
College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Jamaica, New York.
Doctor of Pharmacy
Intensive practitioner preparation program with emphasis on enhancing skills in pharmaceutical care including practitioner role in the clinical setting, assisting in the formulation of drug treatment regimens and provision of in-depth drug information and monitoring of drug therapy

Sept ••••• to May •••••
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY,
Silberman College of Business Administration, Teaneck, New Jersey
Executive MBA in Health Systems Management
Intensive Management Preparation Program with emphasis on Business Management, Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, Marketing, and Management Informational System and Healthcare manage care market
Included: International Healthcare Management course in Wroxton, England

Sept ••••• to June •••••
ARNOLD AND MARIE SCHWARTZ
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Brooklyn College of Pharmacy (BCP),
Brooklyn, New York
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Additional Training:
August •••••
ASTRA ZENECA: Virtual Professional Development Forum (Vpdf)
Three-day course and virtual workshops that focused on:
Learning and applying coaching skills to develop others
Ability to give effective feedback
Learning how mentoring supports professional growth
Webinars included:
Coaching And Giving Feedback In The Developments Of Others
Using The Breakthrough Coaching Model To Support Long-Term Development Of Others
Leadership Skills In The Development Of Self And Others

May •••••
ASTRA ZENECA: Sheerr Communications Inc.
Two-day course and private coaching workshop design to help professionals
Develop and enhance their communication skills
Understand presenter-speaker dynamics
Utilize new technologies
Conduct effective meetings

June •••••
Ortho Biotech Clinical Affairs, LLC (Division of Johnson & Johnson)
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Tamara Jacob Communication, Inc.
PERSUASIVE PRESENTATIONS
Leadership Latitude, two-day seminar focused on identifying, practicing and perfecting persuasive speech. Techniques design to teach you how to persuade as well as inform.
Focused on:
Identifying the ultimate outcome
Determining what the audience really wants and needs to know
Capitalizing on your personal communications assets
Modifying your communication style for any audience, in any setting
Organizing material clearly and concisely
Maintaining control while answering questions
Using visual support material for maximum impact
Keeping it conversational

Clinical Rotations:
Jan Feb •••••
Psychotherapeutics: Zucker Hillside Psychiatric Hospital (Division of Long Island Jewish Medical Center),
New Hyde Park, New York
Developed an understanding and the ability to differentiate the symptomatology and clinical presentation of the major psychiatric disorders
Selected and recommended appropriate pharmacological management for specific psychiatric disorders based on specific parameters including symptoms, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamic variables and drug interactions
Monitored psychiatric patients for response to, and adverse effects from medications
Identified drug interactions involving psychiatric medications and the cytochrome P••••• system, and suggested viable alternatives
Rounded with residents to assure proper drug dosing and applicability of therapy to diagnosis

Mar Apr •••••
Drug Information: Ortho Biotech (Division of Johnson & Johnson), Bridgewater, New Jersey
Developed an ability to demonstrate proficiency at identifying, locating, and evaluating drug information for use by health care professionals and laypersons
Developed an enhancement of retrieval skills using important electronic indexing services (IDIS, IPA, and MEDLINE)
Developed an enhanced ability to integrate clinical pharmacy knowledge with information retrieval skills to develop clinically relevant educational materials and responses to drug information request.
Developed an enhancement of verbal and written communication skills
Performed literature searches using computerized database for both internal and external request
Performed CAPIS article coding of the medical literature
Evaluated the medical literature and subsequently updated the information packets and package insert of respective pharmaceutical products
Evaluated articles and studies and updated the medical information team on current issues
Evaluated marketing material for medical appropriateness and accuracy
Presented as a final project an over view of Waldenstroms Macroglobunemia and Leustatin

May •••••
HIV Ambulatory Care: Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York
Developed an ability to recommend appropriate antiretroviral regimens, including dose, monitoring parameters for safety, efficacy, and toxicity
Developed an enhanced ability to screen for drug interactions and important patient counseling points
Recommended the use of opportunistic infection prophylaxis, where appropriate
Discussed discontinuation of primary and secondary prophylaxis according to guideline recommendations
Counseled resident, medical students, and patients on drug therapy for ambulatory HIV patients
Assessed patients present knowledge of the disease state, drugs, and medical-surgical devices
Interpreted, evaluate, and counsel patient on the amount per dose that must be taken, appropriateness and importance of the dose frequency and duration of therapy
Participated in providing medical and pharmaceutical care to the homeless (Project Return medical van)
Participated in educating and counseling the homeless

Sept Oct •••••
Endocrinology: North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York
Monitored and reviewed selected patient therapy for efficacy, appropriateness of therapy, and toxicity
Answered drug information questions for physicians, medical students, pharmacist, nurses, and other health care professionals
Discussed patients and their drug therapies on rounds and in clinic with the medical team
Recommended appropriate drug therapy for endocrine patients with compromised and/or renal function in select endocrine disorders

Oct Nov •••••
Drug Information: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York
Performed systematic approach to answering a request for drug information
Performed literature searches using computerized database such as Ovid and Medline (PUBMED)
Evaluated strength and weaknesses of medical literature
Evaluated articles and studies and presented them in journal club to members of the drug information staff
Presented as a final project an over view of a new drug recently marketed (Tinidazole)


Presentations and Posters:
High-Density Lipoprotein and Extended-Release Niacin: An In-depth Review, MDs, PhDs, •••••, and other Healthcare Clinicians
PSD••••• Improved Ejaculatory Latency, Control And Sexual Satisfaction In Men With Premature Ejaculation: Assessment And Evaluation. Primary Care Practitioners, •••••, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Director, other Healthcare Clinicians
Utilization of Esmolol HCL to Attenuate Hyperdynamic States After Electroconvulsive Therapy: Assessment and Evaluation, •••••, Pharmacists, other Healthcare Clinicians, and Pharmacy Director
Clozapine refractory Schizophrenia, A look at augmentation of Clozapine with Risperidone. ••••• Practitioner option students and faculty, St. Johns University
Antipsychotic Medications, Graduate students, PACE University, Lienhard School of Nursing
Central Nervous System Drugs, Anxiolytics & Sedatives, Graduate students, PACE University, Lienhard School of Nursing
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Graduate students, PACE University, Lienhard School of Nursing
A Successful Model of Utilizing RSM Strengths Instead of Weaknesses, Cardiologist, Physician Assistants, PhDs, •••••, Pharmacist, and Nurse Practitioners (Poster)
Slowing The Progression of Atherosclerosis, An In Depth Look At HMG CO A Reductase Inhibitors (Statins), •••••, Pharmacist, Cardiologist, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
The Effects of Rosuvastatin on Progression of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Low-Risk Individuals With Subclinical Atherosclerosis, (The METEOR Trial), Cardiologist, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
The Challenge of Adherence, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses
Nonadherence in patients with Cardiovascular/Metabolic Conditions, Cardiologist, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses
A Systematic Approach to Maximizing Value of Attending Major Scientific Conferences: A New-Hire Case Study, Cardiologist, Physician Assistants, PhDs, •••••, Pharmacist, and Nurse Practitioners (Poster)
Drugs for Pain Management, Graduate students, PACE University, Lienhard School of Nursing
Retention of drug information skills by doctor of pharmacy students, Poster presentation. Residents, •••••., Administrators and Academic faculty
Specialized Residency in Drug Information Practice, Poster presentation. Residency candidates, •••••., Faculty, directors, and administrators
Tertiary Drug Information Resources. Fifth year Pharm.D students, St. Johns University clinical pharmacy faculty
Tetanus Toxoid Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine, Adsorbed (Tdap), Comparison of Products. Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacist, and the Long Island Jewish P&T committee
Waldenstroms Macroglobunemia and Leustatin •••••. (medical information department Ortho Biotech), medical information residents, nurses, and pharmacy administrators
Therapy with Atazanavir and Saquaninavir in patients failing HAART Therapy. Pharm.D. Practitioner option students and faculty. St. Johns University
Thyroid Manifestations and Complications- Pharmacy faculty and Graduate students. St. Johns University
Optimizing Insulin Therapy in Patients with Diabetes. 5THyear pharmacy students, faculty, and Pharmacists. North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, N.Y.
The NEAT Study:
The Antiviral efficacy and Safety of GW••••• Versus Nelfinavir in Antiretroviral Naive HIV••••• infected patients 5th year pharmacy students and pharmacy faculty. Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, N.Y.
Tinidazole: New Drug Presentation. 5th year pharmacy students and faculty. Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, N.Y.
How to Handle HIPPA St. Jude Pharmacy and Surgical. Pharmacists and staff. Brooklyn N.Y.
ARBOR Healthcare: A Strategic Analysis
Silberman College of Business Administration, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Healthcare MBA Students (Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacy executives) and faculty
Senior Misuse of Prescribed Pharmaceuticals: A Proposed research initiative
Healthcare MBA Students (Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacy executives) and faculty
Medicare and Prescription Drugs: A Needed Change
Healthcare MBA Students (Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacy executives) and faculty
Quality and Pharmacy: An In-depth Look
Healthcare MBA Students (Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacy executives) and faculty

Professional Affiliations:
American College of Clinical Pharmacist (ACCP)
American College of Healthcare Executives
American Pharmaceutical Association (APHA)
American Society of Health-System Pharmacies (ASHP)
The Consortium for the Advancement of Medication Information,
Policy and Research (CAMIPR)
Pharmacist Society of the State of New York (PSSNY)
New Jersey Society of Health System Pharmacists
Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA)

Honors and Awards:
Special Achievement Award, Medical Affairs, North East RSM Cardiovascular, Astra Zeneca. June •••••
Making a Difference Award, North East CV- RSM, Astra Zeneca Scientific Affairs, January •••••
Being the Best Award, North East CV- RSM, Astra Zeneca Scientific Affairs, •••••
Scientific Commercialization Above & Beyond Award, North East CV- RSM, Astra Zeneca Scientific Affairs, •••••
Beta Gamma Sigma Status Honors, Silberman College of Business Administration,
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Deans List, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (BCP)
Mayors Scholarship for Academics, New York City
Academic Scholarships; Scholarship for Retail Pharmacist
Athletic Scholarship in Swimming, Brooklyn College

Computer Skills:
Knowledgeable Navigator ••••• system
Knowledgeable in Siebel Management System
Knowledgeable in IRMS
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Power Point, XP
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel XP programs
Experience with Interactive Systems and Management
Experience with Opus Forte Pharmaceutical Software
Experience with Freedom Data Systems and Management
Experience with QS1 Systems and Management
Prime RX, systems and Management


Community Services:
Rotacare Medical Clinic (free medical and pharmacy services for the homeless, and people who cannot afford medical care)
Project Return Medical Van (free medical care for the homeless, poor and uninsured individuals)


Proficiencies:
Drug Information, literature searches and evaluation
Bilingual, Fluent in:
English
Spanish


I am a very experience and dedicated professional that looks forward to working with your company and trust that with some time you will see the value I can bring to the overall team. I pride myself on being very focused, very determine, and a quick learner. And, I look forward to interacting and growing with the team.

My goal of course, is to become part of a very dynamic and challenging group, and I look forward to working hard and helping the team meet and exceed their expectations. Recommendations are available on request, thank you in advance for the opportunity.