Zaynab Abbour, PharmD, RPh
Summary
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER ENGAGEMENT | RARE DISEASE | SPECIALTY THERAPEUTICS | MARKET ACCESS | CLINICAL EDUCATION
Results-driven Doctor of Pharmacy with expertise in rare and specialty disease management, healthcare provider engagement, and market access strategy. Recognized for building credibility with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams while translating complex clinical information into actionable treatment solutions. Skilled in disease state education, treatment pathway discussions, patient access strategy, and navigating complex healthcare systems to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist | Specialty Therapeutics
Optum Rx (UnitedHealth Group)
Remote
10.2025 - 03.2026
• Develops collaborative relationships with prescribing physicians, specialists, and healthcare teams to support patient access and evidence-based treatment decisions involving specialty therapies.
• Interprets clinical documentation, treatment histories, laboratory values, and treatment guidelines to evaluate therapeutic appropriateness.
• Educates healthcare providers on coverage requirements, treatment pathways, and therapeutic alternatives to facilitate patient access to care.
• Communicates clinical recommendations and coverage considerations to physicians, specialists, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrates expertise in market access, reimbursement pathways, formulary management, and specialty pharmacy operations.
• Evaluates complex patient cases involving specialty medications, biologics, and high-cost therapies across multiple disease states.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
Sarasota, FL
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Built trusted relationships with physicians, specialists, nurses, patients, and healthcare professionals through clinical consultation and medication management.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers across community and specialty care settings to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Delivered disease state education and therapeutic recommendations across multiple chronic disease states and specialty therapies.
- Partnered with physicians and healthcare teams to resolve treatment barriers and improve patient outcomes.
- Interpreted patient-specific clinical information and evidence-based guidelines to support safe and effective medication use.
- Demonstrated strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills in a high-volume healthcare environment.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Bradenton, FL06-2024
Skills
Neurology
Rare Disease
Oncology
Immunology
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes
Respiratory Disorders
Anticoagulation
Women's Health
Preventive Care
Specialty Therapeutics
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY COMPETENCIES
• Healthcare Provider Engagement
• Relationship Development & Account Management
• Disease State Education
• Clinical & Scientific Communication
• Strategic Account Planning
• Rare Disease Awareness
• Neurology & Specialty Therapeutics
• Treatment Pathway Analysis
• Diagnostic Pathway Understanding
• Market Access & Reimbursement
• Prior Authorization & Coverage Strategy
• Specialty Pharmacy Operations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Hospital & Community Practice Engagement
• Evidence-Based Medicine
CLINICAL & THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE
MIAMI VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Rotation
January 2024 – March 2024 | Miami, FL
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams managing chronic and complex disease states.
• Evaluated patient treatment plans, medication regimens, and laboratory values to identify opportunities for therapeutic optimization.
• Participated in clinical discussions involving treatment pathways and evidence-based care strategies.
• Educated patients regarding medication adherence, disease management, and lifestyle modifications.
• Developed experience communicating clinical recommendations within integrated healthcare systems.
• Applied evidence-based treatment guidelines to support therapeutic decision-making and individualized patient care plans.
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Oncology Pharmacy Rotation
March 2024 – May 2024 | Hollywood, FL
• Supported oncology pharmacy services involving specialty therapeutics, biologics, infusion therapies, and complex treatment regimens.
• Reviewed medication profiles for safety, efficacy, dosing appropriateness, and therapeutic optimization.
• Participated in multidisciplinary discussions regarding treatment planning and medication management.
• Developed familiarity with infusion therapies, specialty medications, and hospital-based care delivery models.
Certification
Licensed Pharmacist — Florida & Michigan
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist | Specialty Therapeutics
Optum Rx (UnitedHealth Group)
10.2025 - 03.2026
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2024 - 09.2025
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)