ALBIN ANTONY
Mantharayil, Erattayar, Idukki
Summary
Proactive, goal-oriented and experienced pharmacovigilance professional with excellent time management, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills gained through voluntary service. Known for reliability and adaptability, proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking initiative in identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objective.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Staff Pharmacist/Voluntary Service
Lince Medicals
03.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients and educated on pharmacovigilance, how and where to report adverse events.
- Attended community outreach programs and inculcated a good pharmacovigilance reporting culture.
- Mentored junior pharmacists enhancing their clinical knowledge.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflow process thereby achieving 15% improvement in productivity.
- Detected and mitigated potential prescription errors during drug utilization reviews, consequently reducing number of errors below 2 per quarter.
- Augmented pharmacy efficiency by 10% with accurate prescription processing, medication dispensing, and drug utilization review.
- Teamed up with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care and drug therapy management, also encouraging to report adverse events promptly.
SUSAR Safety Scientist
Accenture Solutions Pvt.Ltd
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked in conjunction with medical review physician to identify and expedite the processing of Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reaction (SUSAR) cases within regulatory timelines.
- Tasked with organizing discussions on SUSARs, notifying relevant stakeholders about these events, and collecting medical and clinical insights to create well-informed SUSAR narrative.
- Assumed primary responsibility for interpreting source document and supporting medical review physician in evaluating reportability of SUSAR.
- Assigned to identify any gaps in information provided and to request for additional details.
- Performed analysis of similar events, potential drug induced liver injury (PDILI) and events of special interest.
SUSAR Processor
Accenture Solutions Pvt.Ltd
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Assist the ESR scientist in accelerating processing of SUSAR cases.
- Handle data entry, MedDRA coding, and the evaluation of labels for adverse events within SUSAR cases.
- Examine and conduct quality control on all forms and documents related to a case to identify errors, missing information, and ensure clarity.
- Draft contextual statements using a client-provided template and compile aggregate summaries of previously reported SUSARs.
- Attach relevant queries for any missing or inconsistent information and include follow-up letters in accordance with SOPs.
Safety Processing Expert
Accenture Solutions Pvt.Ltd
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Processed and evaluated serious adverse events and post-marketing adverse events to ensure precise and uniform data entry, with focus on timelines and quality.
- Maintained accurate and consistent coding for medical histories, medications, and adverse event terminology.
- Adverse event reports assessed for seriousness, causality, and expectedness in accordance with relevant labeling, with consultation from medical safety experts as necessary.
- Participated in cross-functional team meetings concerning safety issues and special projects related to investigational and marketed drugs.
- Additionally, involved in audits and inspections along with a willingness to receive training and adapt to different roles based on business needs.
Clinical Pharmacist
Narayana Hrudayalaya And Mazhumdar Shaw Cancer Center
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Assessed medication plans for patients, recognizing possible drug interactions and formulating alternative treatment options when required.
- Established robust relationships with healthcare professionals, enhancing communication and teamwork to improve the coordination of patient care.
- Instructed patients on the correct use of medications and the importance of adherence, resulting in better health outcomes and a reduction in hospital readmissions.
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy (Post Baccalaureate) - Pharmacy
J S S College of Pharmacy
07-2017
P G Diploma - PHARMACEUTICAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS
J S S College of Pharmacy
07-2017
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY -
St. Joseph's College of Pharmacy,Kerala University
06-2010
Skills
- Detail-Oriented Multitasking
- Proficient in Argus 702/8
- Expertise in LifeSphere Safety MultiVigilance (LSMV)
- Data analysis expertise
- Proficient in Client Case Oversight
- Patient Safety Review
- Patient Narrative Construction
- Pharmacovigilance Oversight
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
Courses pursuing
Certificate course on Pharmacovigilance Aggregate reports, SAS programming, Data analysis/SQL/Tableau/Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
English Language Proficiency
IELTS band 8
Timeline
Retail Staff Pharmacist/Voluntary Service
Lince Medicals
03.2023 - Current
SUSAR Safety Scientist
Accenture Solutions Pvt.Ltd
04.2022 - 03.2023
SUSAR Processor
Accenture Solutions Pvt.Ltd
01.2020 - 04.2022
Safety Processing Expert
Accenture Solutions Pvt.Ltd
12.2017 - 01.2020
Clinical Pharmacist
Narayana Hrudayalaya And Mazhumdar Shaw Cancer Center
08.2010 - 07.2014
P G Diploma - PHARMACEUTICAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS
J S S College of Pharmacy
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY -
St. Joseph's College of Pharmacy,Kerala University
Doctor Of Pharmacy (Post Baccalaureate) - Pharmacy
J S S College of Pharmacy