• Mar 2023 - Present

• Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

SciVida is a management consulting firm that works exclusively with life science organizations of all types and sizes, helping clients tackle some of their most complex challenges and devising actionable solutions that meet their unique needs. Core service areas include commercial strategy, pricing and market access strategy, and corporate and business development. As a purpose-driven organization, SciVida partners with clients to help bring science to life so that patients get access to life-saving therapies and our world is a healthier place. Show less

Specialty Pharmacy Intern

• Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

-Performed clinical reassessments to evaluate safety and efficacy of specialty medications for patients enrolled in clinical programs -Coordinated prior authorization requests with providers and payers using the CoverMyMeds® platform and telephonic communication -Facilitated initial fill and refill requests to include processing claims and arranging drug shipments for limited distribution drugs -Performed clinical reassessments to evaluate safety and efficacy of specialty medications for patients enrolled in clinical programs -Coordinated prior authorization requests with providers and payers using the CoverMyMeds® platform and telephonic communication -Facilitated initial fill and refill requests to include processing claims and arranging drug shipments for limited distribution drugs

Corporate Pharmacy Extern

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

-Formulated utilization management (UM) criteria for newly approved FDA specialty oncology product, belzutifan (Welireg) -Utilized existing UM criteria to manage approval/denials of prior authorization requests via CoverMyMeds® platform -Developed approval/denial language for patient/provider notification letters for both commercial and Medicare plans -Formulated utilization management (UM) criteria for newly approved FDA specialty oncology product, belzutifan (Welireg) -Utilized existing UM criteria to manage approval/denials of prior authorization requests via CoverMyMeds® platform -Developed approval/denial language for patient/provider notification letters for both commercial and Medicare plans

Clinical Account Extern

• Jun 2021 - Jun 2021

-Evaluated claims data to identify high-cost drugs targets and opportunities for conversion, resulting in an annualized estimated cost savings of over $350,000 for the client -Oversaw population health initiatives via provider engagement to increase statin use in identified members with co-morbid type-2 diabetes mellitus and minimize gaps in care -Rendered provider outreach services in anticipation of formulary changes in order to prevent member disruption -Evaluated claims data to identify high-cost drugs targets and opportunities for conversion, resulting in an annualized estimated cost savings of over $350,000 for the client -Oversaw population health initiatives via provider engagement to increase statin use in identified members with co-morbid type-2 diabetes mellitus and minimize gaps in care -Rendered provider outreach services in anticipation of formulary changes in order to prevent member disruption

Oncology Academia Internship

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

-Prepared pharmacoeconomic focused literature reviews regarding CML TKI therapies -Lead IRB submission for a research project on oncology telehealth in the age of COVID-19 -Assisted in research development on projects regarding oral chemotherapy access disparities -Prepared pharmacoeconomic focused literature reviews regarding CML TKI therapies -Lead IRB submission for a research project on oncology telehealth in the age of COVID-19 -Assisted in research development on projects regarding oral chemotherapy access disparities

Certified Pharmacy Technician

• Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

-Contacted contracted, in-network Medicare patients and performed annual medication reconciliation for over 1,000 patients -Provided adherence and cost-savings counseling for hundreds of patients -Obtained medical and prescription histories to initiate comprehensive medication reviews in collaboration with an interprofessional team -Contacted contracted, in-network Medicare patients and performed annual medication reconciliation for over 1,000 patients -Provided adherence and cost-savings counseling for hundreds of patients -Obtained medical and prescription histories to initiate comprehensive medication reviews in collaboration with an interprofessional team

• Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

Performed genetic and cellular biology experiments using techniques that include: qPCR, cell culture, western blot, cytotoxicity assays. Also, assisted in various clinical and translational studies that included clinical trial data analysis.

• May 2017 - Jul 2017

-Determined the significance of select single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on treatment outcomes in a cohort of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant multiple myeloma patients-Established a standard of procedure to collect DNA specimen and test SNPs of interest in a prospective clinical trial-Analyzed clinical trial data and completed translational genetic assays

Certified Pharmacy Technician

• Jun 2013 - May 2016

-Prepared and filled prescription, controlled medication, and OTC product orders -Managed inventory and stocking of the pharmacy, including leading expired pharmaceutical product returns process -Supported patient care efforts of the pharmacy team through interdisciplinary interactions with both patients and providers -Prepared and filled prescription, controlled medication, and OTC product orders -Managed inventory and stocking of the pharmacy, including leading expired pharmaceutical product returns process -Supported patient care efforts of the pharmacy team through interdisciplinary interactions with both patients and providers

Student Research Assistant

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

Performed embryology and image studies on the effects of hemicentin protein on cytokinesis. Completed a poster on the effects of hemicentin protein on cell membrane permeability. Performed embryology and image studies on the effects of hemicentin protein on cytokinesis. Completed a poster on the effects of hemicentin protein on cell membrane permeability.