Jessica Cheng

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Plainsboro, NJ ****6

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acd95k@r.postjobfree.com

Education

September 2008-May 2014 Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy

Doctorate of Pharmacy

Piscataway, NJ

Relevant Coursework Drug Information & Literature Evaluation

Medical Writing Elective

Professional Experience

Novo Nordisk Incorporation Plainsboro, NJ March-May 2014

Global Information and Analysis Preceptor: Jennell Palaia, PharmD

Evaluated clinical trial articles on competitor products to support market shaping for Publication Execution and

Planning meetings

Utilized CROSS Database to search for trials on Levemir ® daily dosing for medical information letter update

Collaborated with regulatory and legal departments to approve promotional pieces for healthcare professionals on

Novolog ® and Levemir ®

Developed a basal insulin slidedeck and ensured inclusion of appropriate information about weight and other

endpoints were included for selected trials

Ensured 100% accuracy of field medical affairs training material

Learned about the organization of Clinical Study Reports and how they are used by the industry

Food and Drug Administration Silver Spring, MD February-March 2014

Office of Drug Shortages Preceptor: Emily Thakur, RPh

Composed professional responses to patient inquiries regarding drug shortages in a timely manner

Performed quality assurance checks on updated drug shortages information

Assessed the medical necessity of over-the-counter different otic products

Acquired knowledge about federal guidance and compliance measures for the industry documents submitted

throughout the drug development process

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ August-September 2013

Drug Information Rotation Preceptor: Evelyn Hermes-DeSantis, PharmD, BCPS

Conducted literature searches using OVID, Pubmed, and Medline to support r esponses to over 30 drug

information requests (ex: general medical information, adverse events, and last -line therapeutic alternatives) from

inpatient and outpatient health care practitioners

Composed accurate medical information response letters to doctors to various questions

Presented journal clubs on pulmonary arterial hypertension and Gaucher’s disease

C linical Experience

Summary: I participated in multidisciplinary rounds on a daily basis in acute and intensive care units. I can effectively

communicate and apply relevant clinical knowledge to projects and am proficient in AMA writing style.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, NJ January-February 2014

Hospital Practice Preceptor: Suzanne Caravella, RPh

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Indian Health Service Kayenta, AZ November-December 2013

Ambulatory Care-Preceptor: Christopher Anderson, PharmD

Capital Health Regional Medical Center Trenton, NJ October-November 2013

Acute Care Medicine Rotation Preceptor: Daniel Abazia, PharmD

Capital Health Regional Medical Center Trenton, NJ September-October 2013

Infectious Disease Rotation Preceptor: Shari Rosen, PharmD

Princeton Healthcare System Plainsboro, NJ June-July 2013

Internal Medicine Rotation Preceptor: Timothy Reilly PharmD, BCPS

Work Experience

CVS Pharmacy Plainsboro, NJ May 2010-August 2013

Pharmacy Intern

Reviewed patient profiles and medication histories to ensure appropriate drug therapy

Effectively communicated with physicians and patients for prescription clarifications

Maintained efficient work flow and managed inventory to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations

Trained younger interns in different tasks including prescription entry, phone etiquette such as prescription

retrieval, and prescription filling

Presentations

Affordable Care Act and Implications on Diabetes. Presentation for May 2014

Medical Affairs at Novo Nordisk

“2013 Hyperlipidemia Guidelines” In -service for pharmacists at RWJUH January 2014

“Urinary Tract Infections Continuing Medical Education.” Seminar. December 2013

“Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate XR).” Seminar. October 2013

“Drugs in lactation.” In-service for Baby-Friendly Hospital initiative at July 2013

Princeton Medical Center

“Appropriate Antibiotic Use”. Education for elderly patients on at senior center April 2012

Writing Projects

Affordable Care Act and Implications on Diabetes May 2014

Pocket card comparing oral anti-diabetic drugs October 2013

Medication use evaluation of bivalirudin v s. fondaparinux August 2013

Pocket card on recommended drugs during pregnancy and lactation July 2013

Professional Societies and Leadership

Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) International Professional Pharmacy Fraternity March 2009-present

Corresponding Secretary June 2012-May 2013

Wrote newsletter articles for fraternal publication, recorded meeting minutes

Annual Convention Chapter Delegate July 2012

Represented Pi Chapter votes at business sessions and networked with members nationally at convent ion in

San Diego, CA

Professional Chair September 2010-May 2011

Managed Dress to Impress event responsibilities, including publicity, ticket sales, and participant recruitment

Presented a poster on overview of the Food and Drug Administration at school wide Advocacy event

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Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)

11th Annual Pharmacy and Therapeutics Competition local finalist April 2012

Presented formulary decision of Effient ® in managed care plan to national competition judges at the 23rd

Annual Meeting and Showcase in Minneapolis, MN

Critiqued the overall quality of the dossier of prasugrel according to AMCP Format for Formulary

Submission Version 3.1

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) September 2010-May 2011

Professional Events Coordinator

Facilitated collaboration with other pharmacy organizations to create educational material on vitamins,

herbals, and prescription for public outreach program

Collaborated with Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) to r aise money for the American

Diabetes Association

American Pharmaceutical Association Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP)

Active Member

Operation Healthy Heart Health Fair at Walmart North Brunswick, NJ April 2013

Regional Midyear Conference attendance Cherry Hill, NJ October 2011

Honors and Awards

Lawrence S. Fromkin Endowed Scholarship Fall 2012-Spring 2013

National Community Pharmacists Association Outstanding Member of the Year Award Spring 2011

Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Competition Local Finalist Award April 2012

Volunteer/Public Service

Pharmascript-Class yearbook committee Fall 2013

Pitched three winning ideas for cover design and page layouts

Rho Chi Pharmacology I Committee co-chair Fall 2012

Led development of presentation slides for lectures on Cholinergics, Angina, and Bronchodilation and Hyper -

responsiveness

National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk volunteer. Trenton, NJ June 2011

American Cancer Society Relay For Life participant. New Brunswick, NJ April 2011

Rutgers Big Chill 5K participant. New Brunswick, NJ December 2009, 2010

Fundraiser to donate Christmas presents to children

Skills

Language Mandarin-Native and bilingual fluency

Technical Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Sharepoint

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