Claudia Onwubuya Pharm.D, MHS
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable licensed pharmaceutical professional with over 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and 2+years experience specifically in post-marketing drug surveillance. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Detail-oriented with efficient time management skills and ability to seamlessly adapt to a fast paced and changing work environment. Highly skilled in written and oral presentations as well as the ability to effectively communicate amongst peers, colleagues, and various stakeholders. Works well with team members while also possessing the ability to achieve optimal results with minimal supervision. Solid understanding of the clinical development process from research and discovery through post-marketing safety surveillance. Seeking to expand knowledge, experience and skills in areas of drug safety, pharmaceutical regulations and medical affairs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Safety Associate
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization
Princeton , NJ
2022.07 - Current
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure timely completion of safety data collection activities.
- Analyzed patient medical histories, laboratory results, and other relevant information to assess potential risks associated with medication use.
- Researched current literature to stay abreast of new developments in the field of pharmacovigilance.
- Prepared written summaries of findings from pharmacovigilance investigations for regulatory submission purposes.
- Coordinated communication between cross-functional teams during urgent safety issues requiring immediate action.
- Conducted literature searches to identify safety signals for specific drugs or classes of drugs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable FDA regulations governing drug safety reporting requirements.
- Compiled periodic safety update reports for review by senior management team members.
- Generated detailed reports containing analysis of postmarking surveillance data collected from multiple sources.
- Adhered to good clinical practices, operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Participated in technical trainings and workshops to improve skills set and boost overall knowledge.
Pharmacist (Pier Diem)
Springview Pharmacy
Irvington , NJ
- Current
- Provide patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications
- Monitor ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead
- Administer immunizations and meet with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services
- Dispense and verify patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Assisted in developing new methods for improving worker's safety by researching best practices in the industry.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices to employees and monitored their adherence to safety guidelines.
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Walgreens
Belleville , NJ
2021.07 - 2022.07
- Process over 300 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction
- Vaccinate patients to provide immunity against COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia and other diseases
- Assist in hiring and training of new pharmacy technicians and interns
- Develop and implement workflow to increase productivity and efficiency
- Collaborate with store manager to maintain daily operations
- Develop and update policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability
- Consult with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments
- Monitor ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Orange , NJ
2019.11 - 2021.07
- Coordinated and served as lead pharmacist for COVID-19 vaccine clinics at long-term care facilities
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes
- Delivered training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
Healthcare Advisor
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Kearny , NJ
2020.09 - 2021.03
- Performed wellness checks for plan partner members to improve outcomes and close gaps in care
- Performed services such as blood pressure screening, BMI assessment, and A1C testing to enrolled patients
- Provided education and guidance to patients and customers on chronic disease management, medication adherence, and diagnostic tools
- Assisted with training customers on proper use of medication devices and digital services
- Analyzed quality and outcomes data on weekly basis to identify opportunities for improvement and program growth.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05.2019
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
05.2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Team Collaboration
- Signal detection proficiency
- Scientific literature review
- Pharmacovigilance Regulations
- Adverse event reporting
- Good clinical practice
- MedDRA Coding
- Scientific Communication
- ICH Guidelines
- Post-marketing surveillance
- Periodic Safety Update Reports
- Development Safety Update Reports
Certification
- NJ Pharmacist License
- NJ Pharmacist Immunization License
- American Heart Association CPR Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Safety Associate
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization
2022.07 - Current
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Walgreens
2021.07 - 2022.07
Healthcare Advisor
Walgreens Boots Alliance
2020.09 - 2021.03
Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
2019.11 - 2021.07
Pharmacist (Pier Diem)
Springview Pharmacy
- Current
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- NJ Pharmacist License
- NJ Pharmacist Immunization License
- American Heart Association CPR Certification
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