Mele B. Pitia
Summary
Motivated and knowledgeable post-doctoral fellow with 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Collaborated with healthcare providers and key opinion leaders to gain insights and execute projects supporting medical strategy and scientific narrative. Committed to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Eager to leverage expertise and drive for excellence in a new opportunity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Medical Affairs Gynecologic Oncology Franchise
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
08.2024 - Current
- Co-led the planning and execution of live virtual, asynchronous advisory board and advisory council meetings supporting the launch of LYNPARZA and IMFINZI combination therapy endometrial cancer: responsibilities included recruiting health care providers, developing medical contents (objectives and discussion guides), gathering insights, and disseminating findings to broader cross-functional teams to help inform medical strategy
- Collaborated closely with the contracting and business specialist team to ensure accurate and timely honorarium payments while aligning expenditures with the annual budget
- Actively oversaw vendor relationships, closely monitoring project timelines to guarantee timely completion and adherence to deliverables
- Designed, led, and championed US medical activities, including congress planning and execution: developed and provided key resources, collaborated with field team (MSLs) and the gynecologic oncology group (GOG) to schedule engagement with key opinion leaders, and worked closely with key stakeholders to define objectives aligned with medical gaps and strategic plans
- Created and Led the update of External Scientific Evidence (ESRs) and alliance studies deck for the GYN franchise working closely with vendors and ESR managers to track and maintain an accurate pipeline of ongoing studies
- Developed and led a presentation including Q&A session, to inform the core medical team (CMT) of outcomes of two medical education programs conducted at Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) congress by PeerView and Research to Practice (RTP) in collaboration with the Medical Education Grants Office (MEGO)
- Supported review and selection of medical education programs through the Medical Education Grants Office (MEGO), ensuring alignment with strategic plans and organizational objectives
- Supported development of omnichannel to increase awareness and belief in testing and guideline-concordant care, especially for centers with lower testing rates
- Presented relevant congress data in an MSL-led journal club, fostering scientific discussions and insights sharing.
- Collaborated with a senior MSL as a discussant to enhance knowledge exchange and facilitate meaningful professional dialogues
- Achieved MSL certification in ovarian and endometrial cancer
- Conducted SWOT analysis on key studies to evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, contributing to strategic insights.
- Accompanied multiple MSLs on ride a long, observing their preparation for engagements, data presentation, and post-meeting insights documentation
- Engaged in scientific exchanges with oncologists at congresses through one-on-one interactions and participation in Joint Steering Committee meetings at conferences.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted drug utilization review for each patient before dispensing medications
- Accurately filed prescriptions based on physician orders, including checking for drug interactions and verifying dosage
- Performing quality checks on medications to ensure accuracy and safety
- Educated patients about their medications, including proper usage, potential side effects, and storage instructions
- Worked with insurance companies to ensure patients can access their medications
- Communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
- Provided guidance and training to pharmacy technicians
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Medical communication and Information
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Designed and led medical activities in collaboration with medical information teams including developing proactive deck on HRD testing to educate HCPs at institutions with low testing rates
- Developed reactive Q&A MSL resource on competitor drug to respond to healthcare providers questions in the field in support of data readout at a major congress
- Created standard and customized response documents to answer inquiries from HCPs
- Supported periodic review of medical assets
- Reviewed promotional material/brand assets for medical accuracy and clinical applicability as a medical information reviewer
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Inpatient/outpatient Oncology Department
Georgetown University Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked in multidisciplinary team to deliver evidenced-based treatment plans to maximize patient care and outcomes
- Reviewed chemotherapy medication orders for accuracy, safety, and clinical appropriateness
- Dispensed prescriptions for in-patients and outpatients under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Provided support and information on medications to pharmacy team members, nurses, and physicians on diverse topics, including disease states and treatment options
- Performed medication reconciliation and conducted discharge and outpatient counseling for patients
- Performed in-house education for pharmacy and nursing staff on newly approved drugs that are added to the formulary
- Critically evaluated and presented scientific articles on new drugs to the pharmacy team
- Adjunct faculty responsible for delivering oncology lectures for third-year pharmacy students
Pharmacy Technician
Holy Cross Health
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepare and distribute drugs to all patients and areas of the hospital
- Utilize Dose Edge/EPIC software to prepare premixed intravenous (IV) solutions
- Stock /restock pyxis machines
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Health
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Compounded and dispensed medications
- Administered immunizations
- Counseled a diverse patient group on medication use and adverse events
Education
PharmD -
Howard University College of Pharmacy
Washington, DC05.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching/Science Education
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2011
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Strong Grasp of Study Methodologies and Protocols
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Effective Project Planning
- Strong Collaborative Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Strategic Decision Making
- Ability to work in a complex and evolving environment
- Independent Work Proficiency
- Results-Oriented Mindset
Leadership Experience
- American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientist (AAPS), President, 08/2021, 05/2022, Supervised organization meetings including guiding event planning, supervising purchase requests, and supported planning and execution of fund-raising events
- American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA), Diabetes Chair, 08/2020, 05/2021, Planned diabetes month events, organized event speakers, and supervised committee members
- Howard University College of Pharmacy, P2 Class Vice President, 08/2020, 05/2021, Supervised student meetings in the absence of the president, assisted class president with meetings and events, and organized and managed class tutoring schedule
- Howard University College of Pharmacy, P1 Class Professionalism Chair, 08/2019, 05/2020, Supervised the professionalism committee, created meeting agenda, and directed the monthly professionalism seminars
Certification And License
District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy, RPH License, PH200004855
Awards
AstraZeneca Entrepreneurial Rising Star Award, 01/2025
Research
- Acceptability of Telehealth, Howard University College of Pharmacy, Washington, DC, Evaluated whether perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness/extrinsic motivation are predictive of the acceptability to use telehealth among HCV/HIV/HCV-HIV patients
- Expanding the Role of the Pharmacist in the Management of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Howard University College of Pharmacy, Washington, DC, Assessed how stress levels may impact interest in MTM services provided by a pharmacist among patients with SCD
Timeline
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Medical Affairs Gynecologic Oncology Franchise
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
08.2024 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
04.2024 - Current
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Medical communication and Information
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - 12.2024
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Inpatient/outpatient Oncology Department
Georgetown University Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Holy Cross Health
11.2021 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Health
07.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Teaching/Science Education
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas at Arlington
PharmD -
Howard University College of Pharmacy
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