Gonca Gul PharmD
Tampa,FL
Summary
Accomplished Specialty Pharmacist Strategy Lead with a proven track record at CVS Specialty, adept in pharmacy workflow optimization and leadership. Spearheaded innovative projects, achieving over $1.4 million in savings and enhancing patient safety. Expert in Agile methodology and interdepartmental collaboration, driving strategic growth and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist, Sr. Professional, Process Innovation
CVS Specialty
Tampa, United States
12.2022 - Current
- Directing all stages of the product development lifecycle to secure alignment with strategic goals.
- Guiding growth initiatives with actionable advice through detailed business presentations.
- Serving as a strategy SME in collaboration with diverse, cross-functional teams, such as regulatory, clinical, legal, procurement, and quality.
- Enhancing prescription entry protocols to reduce errors, and fortify patient safety, and utilization measures.
- Design and implementation of a sophisticated visibility framework within specialty workflow, adeptly managing complex national drug shortages.
- Driving the seamless integration of new-to-market biosimilars into clinical practices, leveraging specialized expertise as a board-certified biosimilar specialist.
- Implementing technology solutions that yield efficiency and cost-avoidance savings of over $1.4 million.
- Developing training materials for our representatives and clinical teams, which range from guides to web-based training.
Pharmacist, Specialty Strategy
CVS Specialty
Tampa, United States
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Pioneered pharmacist-centric change management initiatives across specialty operations, driving efficiency and effectiveness using Agile methodologies.
- Collaborated with IT and cross-functional teams to craft business requirements for cutting-edge pharmacy software technology.
- Orchestrated pharmacy software UAT testing and implementation, ensuring seamless post-implementation operations.
- Analyzed data on market trends to identify future initiatives, and streamline the patient treatment and medication fill journey.
Specialty Pharmacist
CVS Specialty
Tampa, United States
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Analyzed drug orders for a wide array of disease states, ensuring accuracy and optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered evidence-based dosing recommendations to providers, enhancing disease management strategies.
- Engaged patients with empathetic and effective medication consultations, using motivational interviewing techniques.
- Prioritized patient treatment efficacy through medication adherence counseling.
Pharmacist in Charge
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Clifton Park, United States
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Successfully established and expanded the client base of a new retail location, driving annual profit increases of approximately 3%.
- Optimized inventory management, reducing costs, while maintaining high service levels.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring of pharmacy staff, fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency.
- Administered vaccines and participated in community health initiatives, boosting local immunization rates.
- Educated patients on the importance of medication adherence and effective health management.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Colchester, VT05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
State University of New York at Albany
Albany, NY05.2009
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Hudson Valley CC
Troy, NY05.2006
Skills
- Pharmacy workflow optimization
- Agile Project Management
- Empathetic Leadership
- Strategy
- Innovation
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Clinical Pharmacy Software
- Pharmacy Informatics, AI, Automation
- Patient satisfaction improvement
- Overseeing pharmacy operations
Accomplishments
- 2024 CVS Premier Award: Recognition for design and delivery to support prescriber and patient communications related to Biosimilar process and formulary changes.
Certification
- Board Certified Biologic and Biosimilar Specialist, 02/01/23 - Present
- Florida Pharmacist License, 01/01/19 - Present, PS58875
- New York Pharmacist License, 08/01/13 - Present, 058375
- National Provider Identification, 1073946810
- Medication Therapy Management, 01/01/12 - Present
- APhA Pharmacy Based Immunization, 01/01/12 - Present
Languages
Turkish, Limited Working Proficiency
Supported Causes
- Be The Match
- Feeding Tampa Bay
- Human Rights Activism
Affiliations
- International Travel and Cuisine
- Music and Dance
- Community Volunteer work
- Family
Languages
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist, Sr. Professional, Process Innovation
CVS Specialty
12.2022 - Current
Pharmacist, Specialty Strategy
CVS Specialty
11.2021 - 12.2022
Specialty Pharmacist
CVS Specialty
03.2019 - 11.2021
Pharmacist in Charge
Rite Aid Pharmacy
03.2015 - 03.2019
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
State University of New York at Albany
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Hudson Valley CC
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