Emanga Ekinde
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Clinical Pharmacist with experience in hospital, community and medical affairs environments. Collaborative and patient-focused with proven ability to partner with multi-disciplinary teams and cross functional partners. Demonstrates exceptional expertise in pharmaceutical care and a commitment to advancing healthcare. Known for innovative solutions, collaborative leadership, and a results-driven approach that consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Outcomes & Value Liaison
Indivior
01.2023 - Current
- Balancing both the MSL and MOVL role in the midwest territory for majority of 2023.
- Develop and implement value-based strategies, showcasing the positive impact of our medications in improving healthcare outcomes across the region.
- Drive initiatives that address the intersection of addiction medicine and criminal justice, fostering improved patient outcomes in these unique settings.
- Work closely with a newly formed team to align efforts in launching and promoting our opioid reversal agent within the Midwest and Greater Texas Ecosystem.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and institutions to implement outcome-focused strategies. Including presenting to a team of criminal justice key decision makers at on of the largest federal prison in the United States.
Medical Science Liaison
Indivior
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Pioneering role in identifying 64 key opinion leader (KOL) and key decision maker (KDM) presence across the Midwest for our addiction and behavioral health medication portfolio. By providing comprehensive scientific support, bridge information gaps, and contribute to the development of a robust regional medical strategy.
- From these connections, building collaborative connections between the KOL and our company. Particularly establishing those connections with our Real World Evidence (RWE) and Research & Development (R&D) team.
- Attended and presented at major conferences as they relate to addiction medicine and behavioral health
- Collaborate with internal teams to shape strategies that drive awareness and understanding of our pharmaceutical portfolio within the addiction psychiatry landscape.
- Nominated by senior leadership to represent medical affairs as a culture champion. Through this role- I attended quarterly trainings that enabled me to teach and lead our medical affair team on various topics surrounding our company culture.
- Contribute to the education of healthcare providers on the clinical benefits and safety profiles of our addiction and behavioral health medications.
- Designed, recruited, and led an advisory board for cannabis use disorder with Key Opinion Leaders across the US to better help direct our R&D team with the development of our CUD pipeline medication.
- Gathered essential insights for our company through various connections that were disseminated throughout the company.
- Leading our medical team during major addiction medicine conferences. Which including gathering insights and presenting them cross-company in a clear and succinct manner.
Clinical Pharmacist
LeafLine Labs LLC
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Prescribed and dispensed medical cannabis to qualified patients in the state of Minnesota.
- Educated patients on proper use of medical cannabis for a variety of qualified conditions in the state of Minnesota.
- Advised patients on side effects and contraindications in relation to their other prescribed medications and medical cannabis .
- Supervised dispensation of medical cannabis, including multiple dosage forms .
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Increased Leafline Labs reach by mentoring students at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, and holding seminars for pharmacy staff + students.
- Trained pharmacy interns on clinical care and medication dispensing
Pharmacist
Walgreens
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Processed over 500 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead
- Administered Flu and Shingles on-site immunizations to promote vaccination initiatives for wellness
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders
Pharmacy Intern
HealthPartners
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed approximately 100 incoming calls per day during end of year insurance change over, while still effectively evaluating customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service
- Updated patient profiles and prescriptions in Epic with a strong focus on accuracy
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage
- Contacted insurance companies to resolve claims issues
- Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.2013
Skills
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Pharmacovigilance
- Drug utilization review
- Excellent communication
- Medication dispensing and immunizing
- Staff training
- Medication Therapy Management
- Mentorship
- Culture champion
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- Member, Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society, 2015 to Current
- Member, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, 2014 to Current
Certification
- Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS)
- CPR certification
- Immunization certified
Timeline
Senior Medical Outcomes & Value Liaison
Indivior
01.2023 - Current
Medical Science Liaison
Indivior
08.2021 - 06.2023
Clinical Pharmacist
LeafLine Labs LLC
12.2019 - 06.2021
Pharmacist
Walgreens
12.2018 - 12.2019
Pharmacy Intern
HealthPartners
11.2016 - 03.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
South Dakota State University
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