REGISTERED/CERTIFIED PHARMACIST EXPERT WITNESS

EDUCATION & TRAINING

1985, BS & R.Ph., University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy

1999, Certified Consultant Pharmacist, New Jersey Academy of Consultant Pharmacists

Internship, St. Joseph's Hospital, Rhode Island / Externship, Butler Psychiatric Hospital, Rhode Island

DRUG EDUCATION / TRAINING

Pharmacologic mechanisms-of-action, indications, off-label uses, dosing, metabolism, excretion, drug-interactions, precautions, adverse events, laboratory values

CAREER PROFILE

Registered Pharmacist/Certified Consultant Pharmacist

Accomplished clinical pharmacist skilled at disease state management and drug utilization review for patients in clinical settings including Long Term Care, hospital and retail

Committed to detecting serious and non-serious adverse drug events resulting from inappropriate prescribing

In-depth understanding of disease state pathophysiology and drug treatment options available

Proficient in understanding physician prescribing habits, the pharmacological actions/clinical effects of current marketed drugs and therapeutic ranges of laboratory/drug levels

Extensive interaction with and utilization of Drug Information Service Depts within major Pharmaceutical Companies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2003-present, Medical Science Liaison Group, New Jersey, Medical Science Liaison

Develop and cultivate relationships in academic institutions specializing in Psychiatry and Neurology. Enhance educational opportunities through support of CME programs/symposia. Submit appropriate requests for unrestricted education and CME grants.

Develop protocol designs with TLs for presentation to the RSC and facilitate process of protocol approval and sign-off. Monitor initiation to completion of IITs in patient populations not studied in phase 3 leading to potential FDA approval of new indications for existing products. Monitor studies and update tracker monthly for patient enrollment, milestone payments, deadlines and presentation (poster)/publication opportunities.

Assess final data for abstracts/posters/manuscripts with internal personnel and Principal Investigator for future dissemination into medical community. Present credible and balanced scientific data observing promotional boundaries at Managed Care and Advisory Board meetings to enhance appropriate use of products. Demonstrate value of products to influential healthcare managers thru clinical and pharmacoeconomic data. Present posters and assist with staffing at medical symposia.

Attend national and international medical meetings to observe and assess presentation skills of prominent academics and gain knowledge of cutting edge research. Attend and participate in preceptorships at prominent academic institutions.

2001-2003, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Worldwide Safety Group, New York, Training Consultant

Educate/Train Pfizer's outside vendors and internal personnel regarding policy and procedures for ongoing safety monitoring of marketed drugs. Includes the process of proper collection, analysis and reporting of all adverse events required to meet legal, ethical and regulatory obligations. Discuss the definition of serious and non-serious adverse events, timeframes for reporting as well as important medical experiences considered to be adverse events. Also, explain strategies for detecting differences between medical inquiries and product complaints.

2000-2001, Ventiv Health Us Sales, New Jersey, Sales Trainer

Responsibilities include clinical product training for major pharmaceutical companies (Bristol Myers Squibb, Novo Nordisk, Endo Labs, Forest Laboratories). Experienced in organizing and delivering medical overviews explaining the etiology of various disease states including drug treatment options. Instrumental in outsourcing and assisting Academic physicians develop clinical education programs. Extensive disease state knowledge in Central Nervous System Disorders, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes (Type I and II), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Pain Management.

1998-2000, American Pharmaceutical Services / Pharma-Care Inc, New Jersey, Consultant Pharmacist

Long Term Care and Hospital Settings

Monitored all facets of drug therapy and lab values in patients with multiple disease states to ensure positive therapeutic outcomes. Provided drug safety information to attending physicians, nurses-in-charge, and administrators through monthly drug regimen reviews. Responsible for investigating, collecting and reviewing all adverse drug event information with internal health care providers for each facility. Provided psychotropic drug monitoring and observation of the medication pass to ensure proper medication administration

1994-1998, K-Mart Pharmacy, New Jersey, Pharmacy Manager

Filled drug prescriptions, checked for potential drug interactions and monitored medication usage. Discussed possible side effects through patient consultations. Advised local physicians about new medications, uses and available strengths.

ORGANIZATIONS

New Jersey Pharmaceutical Association

New Jersey Academy of Consultant Pharmacists

National Society of Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers

KEYWORDS

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