Experience

Med Communications, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Medical Information Specialist

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Working remotely and in collaboration with international colleagues at Med Communications. Medical Information Specialist in Oncology, Cardiology, Immunology, Urology and Infectious Disease (supporting US, Canada, Colombia and Brazil Pharmaceutical Industries). Responsible for responding to inquiries in a timely manner from Health Care Providers and patients alike by conducting an appropriate exchange of scientifically accurate, focused, and balanced product and physiopathology knowledge. Demonstrate ongoing scientific expertise in relevant therapeutic areas, including drugs, disease state management and emerging therapies. Develop and review scientific content. Provide support in activities performed by Medical Affairs Department. Support Pharmacovigilance and Quality Departments. Have been involved in Quality Assurance processes such as reviewing and editing Custom Response Documents which are finally approved by the Subject Matter Expert. Have worked independently and in both a small and large team when required, in-house and with external teams such as commercialized partners where we provide background disease state and therapeutic understanding to Medical Sales Representatives. Show less



Self-employed

• United Kingdom

• Locum Pharmacist

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  Highly experienced pharmacist with several years of leading and managing teams clinically trained to assesses and diagnose minor illnesses and preventative measures. Also business orientated (E&D, business models of working), target driven (strategy), interpreting local and national guidelines, medicines information queries from public explaining information in a concise manner according to the appropriate audience which could be non-scientific in addition to disseminating information to other HCPs. Constantly training staff and persuading colleagues to a new opinion based upon evidence. Competent in using multiple computer systems, making key decisions using guidance and undertaken various CPD for newly commissioned services. Have good working knowledge of the NHS. Worked in primary care for over 10 years and have kept up to date with NHS developments e.g. NHS 10-year Long Term Plan, Pharmacy Integration Fund, Lord Carter’s report, NHS Five Year Forward View. Identify and recommend cost effective and clinically appropriate OTC products for patients by utilizing journal articles and product specifications especially during seasonal illnesses, and involving the patients throughout the process. I have also supported the implementation of new services to the business such as CPCS, NUMSAS, DMIRS, new ordering system, new training including new SOPs, reading national guidance and implementing new work systems and processes and the practical implications of this for staff and patients alike. Show less



The City of Liverpool College

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Pharmacy lecturer

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2018

  Designing teaching material and delivering it across a range of pharmacy units using appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods. Within the subject team planned, designed and developed curriculum content and delivery. In addition, coordinated with others (including support staff, academic colleagues and employers) to ensure that the student expectations and needs are met. Participate in and develop external networks and contribute to internal and external quality assurance processes. Show less



University of Central Lancashire

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher Practioner

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Was involved in developing and delivering clinical pharmacy practice material to the MPharm undergraduate cohort. In addition, helped to create and mark examinations, assessments and coursework. Also helped students organize extra-curricular activities and was involved in BPSA competitions. I have developed and maintained a working relationship with senior academics to develop practice based learning. Here I used my practical experience to develop research informed teaching that adhered to HEI and regulatory requirements such as the GPHC. Have also developed learning curricula using a blended approach to teaching such PPT and Virtual Learning Environment. Show less



Tesco

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Duty pharmacy manager

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

  Responsible for managing day to day operations of a busy pharmacy; maintaining staff rotas, and handling complaints, in addition to dispensing. Developed professional rapport with key contacts within the health profession. As well as providing health care solutions, advice and excellent customer service to patients. Also helped train and supervise pharmacy staff. Responsible for managing day to day operations of a busy pharmacy; maintaining staff rotas, and handling complaints, in addition to dispensing. Developed professional rapport with key contacts within the health profession. As well as providing health care solutions, advice and excellent customer service to patients. Also helped train and supervise pharmacy staff.