Dr. Merlin Koshy
Doha
Summary
QCHP-licensed Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with extensive experience in hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, and retail pharmacy operations. Strong expertise in prescription screening, medication reconciliation, pharmacovigilance, adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring, controlled drug management, and patient counseling, in full compliance with Qatar Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and QCHP regulations. Proven ability to support physicians and nursing teams through drug information services, ward round participation, medication safety initiatives, and quality audits. Demonstrated capability to work effectively in high-pressure healthcare environments, ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and optimal therapeutic outcomes. Experienced in medical insurance prescription validation, formulary compliance, pre-authorization support, and pharmacy claims review. Proficient in end-to-end case processing and service level review for product safety, with working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and pharmacovigilance safety databases including ARISg and AgXchange. Hands-on experience with biologics, oncology products, immunosuppressants, and medical devices, and proven ability to work in agile, fast-paced environments while collaborating effectively with international stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Care N Cure Group of Pharmacies
11.2021 - 01.2026
- Delivered end-to-end pharmacy services including prescription validation, dispensing, labeling, and patient counseling in compliance with QCHP and Qatar MoPH regulations
- Performed clinical prescription screening to identify drug–drug interactions, therapeutic duplication, contraindications, and dosing errors
- Provided medication therapy counseling for acute and chronic conditions to improve patient adherence, safety, and therapeutic outcomes
- Managed controlled drugs and narcotics, ensuring strict regulatory documentation, storage, and audit readiness
- Maintained cold chain integrity and monitored storage conditions for temperature-sensitive and high-risk medications
- Supported inventory forecasting, procurement coordination, expiry tracking, and FEFO/FIFO compliance
- Responded to drug information queries from patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
- Ensured accurate computerized billing, record keeping, and pharmacy documentation
- Reviewed and validated medical insurance prescriptions to ensure policy coverage, formulary compliance, and eligibility requirements
- Served as Online Pharmacist for Care n Cure Online Pharmacy, managing the digital pharmacy platform, providing real-time online customer chat support, verifying prescriptions, assisting with online order placement, and handling medication-related inquiries in compliance with regulatory standards
- Demonstrated working knowledge of medical insurance policies, including QLM, Al Khoot, and GloMed, supporting claims validation and cost-effective medication selection
Drug Safety Associate
IQVIA
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Performed end-to-end case processing for clinical trial and post-marketing safety cases, including case intake, data entry, MedDRA coding, WHO-DD coding, seriousness assessment, causality assessment, and narrative writing in validated safety databases
- Processed Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) from multiple sources such as medical records, spontaneous reports, clinical trial data, and product complaint forms in compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations
- Ensured accurate, complete, and high-quality case narratives, incorporating relevant medical history, concomitant medications, lab data, and event chronology to meet regulatory and client requirements
- Reviewed and validated labeling, approval numbers, product information, and event classification to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity
- Managed and processed Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs) in accordance with sponsor, protocol, and regulatory requirements
- Handled Serious Adverse Event (SAE) intake, ensuring all incoming faxed reports were properly stamped, logged, tracked, and routed to appropriate Drug Safety teams within defined timelines
- Ensured timely submission of safety reports and client-related documents to sponsors and stakeholders within agreed turnaround times
- Stayed updated with global and regional regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP, ICH-E2A/E2B, pharmacovigilance guidelines) and implemented changes in daily safety operations
Oncology Clinical Pharmacist
St. John's Medical College & Hospital (JCI Accredited)
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported oncology pharmacy services, including chemotherapy admixture, bedside verification, and patient counseling
- Participated in daily ward rounds with physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals
- Performed medication reconciliation and prescription auditing for inpatients and outpatients
- Reviewed treatment charts for drug compatibility, dosing accuracy, renal/hepatic dose adjustments, and therapeutic effectiveness
- Monitored and reported adverse drug reactions (ADR) and medication errors
- Performed NABH, JCI internal audits across ICU, OT, Wards, and Oncology departments
- Delivered drug information services and evidence-based recommendations to healthcare teams
- Assisted in quality assurance, SOP documentation, and pharmacy safety initiatives
- Provided counseling for chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular conditions
Clinical Pharmacist Intern (PharmD - 6th Year)
KG Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Completed rotations in General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Conducted medication history interviews and documentation
- Performed prescription auditing and medication chart review
- Assisted in oncology drug dispensing, dilution, and handling
- Monitored and reported ADRs and medication errors
- Provided patient counseling on medications and lifestyle modification
- Handled drug information queries and biomedical literature review
Education
PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) - Doctorate
Dr. M.G.R Medical University
Chennai, India12-2018
Skills
- Clinical Pharmacy Services
- Controlled Drugs & Narcotics Handling
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
- Retail Pharmacy Operations
- Oncology Drug Handling & Chemo Admixture
- Ward Rounds Participation
- Drug Information Services
- QCHP & MoPH Regulatory Compliance
- Hospital & Community Pharmacy Operations
- Medical Insurance Claims Review
- Prescription Screening & Validation
- Medication Reconciliation & Chart Review
- Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
- Pharmacovigilance & ADR Reporting
- Medication Error Identification & Reporting
- High-Alert & LASA Medications Management
- Cold Chain & Temperature-Sensitive Medications
- Patient Counseling & Education
- Chronic Disease Medication Management
- Inventory Control, FEFO/FIFO
- Expiry, Slow-Moving & Non-Moving Stock Control
- Crash Cart & Emergency Drug Audits
- JCI accreditation / Quality Compliance
- Medical Insurance & Pharmacy Claims Expertise
- Oncology & High-Risk Medications
- Pharmacovigilance & Medication Safety
- Patient Education & Counseling
- Pharmacy Inventory & Supply Chain
- Medication History Interviewing & Clinical Research Assistance
- Prescription Chart Review & Clinical Documentation
Personal Information
Title: Dr. (Doctorate in Pharmacy)
QCHP Registration No: PH5276
linkedin.com/in/merlin-koshy-32a71b370
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Kannada
Professional Working
Telugu
Professional Working
Conference Seminars Training
- International Conference: Evolving Role of Clinical Pharmacist in Multidisciplinary Healthcare Settings - Manipal University
- Poster & Oral Presentation - CPCON
- National Seminar: Advances in Neuropharmacology
- Symposium: Rheumatic Conditions & Osteoarthritis
- Clinical Research Training - Sai Clinical Research Institute
- Volunteer - World Kidney Day, KG Hospital
Research And Academic Project
Impact of Pharmaceutical Care on Knowledge, Attitude, Satisfaction, and Confidence in Patients with Bipolar Disorder, Focused on improving patient adherence and therapeutic outcomes through pharmacist interventions. Strengthened skills in clinical research, documentation, and patient education.
Regulatory And Compliance Knowledge
- Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) Regulations
- Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Guidelines
- Controlled Drug Policies and Medication Safety Standards
- Pharmacy Audit Readiness
- Ethical Pharmacy Practice
- Qatar MoPH insurance regulations and guidelines
Clinical And Technical Skills
- Medication History Interviewing & Clinical Research Assistance
- Prescription Chart Review & Clinical Documentation
- Patient Safety & Risk Management
- Oncology Drug Handling & Dilution
- Pharmacist Drug Interventions & Medication Compliance Counseling
- Biomedical Literature Review & Lifestyle Modification Education
- Emergency Drug & Crash Cart Audits
- Agxchange/ArisG
- ICH Good Clinical Practice
- GVP module VI
- Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
- Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) & SUSAR Management
- MedDRA & WHO-DD Coding
- Clinical Trial Safety & Post-Marketing Surveillance
- SLA, Timeline Management, Quality Metrics & Oversight Reporting
Professional Attributes
- Strong attention to detail
- Patient-centric approach
- High ethical and professional standards
- Ability to work under pressure
- Multidisciplinary teamwork & communication
- Cultural sensitivity in healthcare settings
Disclaimer
I am a QCHP-licensed pharmacist currently residing in Qatar, available for immediate employment, with strong commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality pharmaceutical care. I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Pharmacist
Care N Cure Group of Pharmacies
11.2021 - 01.2026
Drug Safety Associate
IQVIA
04.2020 - 10.2021
Oncology Clinical Pharmacist
St. John's Medical College & Hospital (JCI Accredited)
01.2019 - 04.2020
Clinical Pharmacist Intern (PharmD - 6th Year)
KG Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute
01.2017 - 01.2018
PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) - Doctorate
Dr. M.G.R Medical University