ARUN ARJUN

Pharmacy Manager

Revathy, ***, CVRA, Venjavodu, Sreekariyam PO,Thiruvananthapuram 695017 advezp@r.postjobfree.com

+91-994**-*****

Challenging Pharmacy Manager role in a reputed organization, handling administration, procurement, sales & human resource skilling & development functions.

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 1971-01-24

Industry: Healthcare, Marketing, Pharmacy, Sales

Work Experience

Owner Pharmacist

ELDERCARE Community Pharmacy

May 2013 to Present

Parippally, India

Manage ancillary staff in fulfilling more than 700 prescriptions weekly. Consult with physicians and patients with regard to medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, disease management and potential side effects of prescription and OTC medications. Dispense and compound prescriptions, and maintain accurate patient records, dosing information and directions for use. Keep abreast of new developments within the pharmaceutical industry. Achieved 31% revenue increase in FY2020 as key member of pharmacy team:

* Built solid customer relationships and delivered exceptional service to our 1200 odd enrolled elderly patients.

* Cross-promoted similar products to maximize add-on sales

* Cultivated a network of physicians that referred an average of 60 new patients monthly

* Started a vaccine program that expanded patient base Redesigned workflow, revamped displays and cut costs:

* Improved drug-inventory management system to reduce waste and eliminate backorders and expiry goods.

* Refreshed displays monthly and optimized point-of-sale items based on season

* Increased discount rate from 10% to 16% with key supplier

* Introduced labeling system that saved Rs 60,000 annually. Branch Manager

Life Insurance

January 2008 to April 2013

HDFC LIFE & BIRLA SULIFE

Setup a Project Branch for BIRLA SUNLIFE, recruiting 12 Agency Managers and 167 Financial Advisors. Selected top 3 Project Branch PAN India in 2010.

Managed two branches for HDFC LIFE, with 23 Managers and 348 Advisors. Awarded Best Branch in South Kerala for Advisor activisation in 2012. Regional Sales Manager

ALEMBIC LTD

August 2001 to December 2007

Managed Kerala State Pharma Sales Operations, with a team of 3 Area Managers and 28 Medical Sales Representatives.

Successfully launched Geriatric Division of ALEMBIC Pharma in Kerala. Hospital Sales Executive

WOCKHARDT MERIND

July 1993 to June 2001

Ensured Hospital availability of our range of Pharma products. Negotiated successful contracts with most of the leading hospital's Purchase departments. Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Trivandrum Medical College, Kerala University - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Skills / IT Skills

• Retail Pharmacy Operations Drug Utilization Review Inventory Control Vendor Negotiations Pharmacy Marketing and Promotions I

Patient Counseling.

Certifications and Licenses

QCHP

January 2020