PharmD

NAFISA ISLAM, PHARMD

Somerset, NJ ***** 732-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/nafisaislam94 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Associate Manager, Medical Information Gilead — Foster City, CA Oct 2021 – Jul 2023

• Uses strong clinical knowledge of the product, disease state, and patient demographic to support therapeutic areas o Therapeutic areas of expertise: HIV PrEP and HIV

• Research, create, and deliver standard and custom response documents for consumers and healthcare providers

• Present high-quality and scientifically balanced written responses for unsolicited inquiries to external or internal parties in a timely and compliant manner

• Analyze and share insights of US metrics to support understanding of patients' unmet needs for medical strategy Medical Information Specialist Abbvie — Madison, New Jersey (Contract) Mar 2021– Sep 2021

• Respond to requests for medical information using search techniques and medical literature database

• Develop a simple medical response that is accurate, fair balanced, complete, and delivered on time

• Therapeutic areas of expertise: CNS, Gastrointestinal, Medical Dermatology, Medical Aesthetics, Eye Care, Obesity Medical Strategist Intouch Solutions Inc. – New York, New York Nov 2019 – Jan 2020

• Identify medical strategies and create therapeutic and product training decks for the internal team o Therapeutic areas of expertise: immuno-oncology and rare disease

• Provided clinical and strategic expertise and tactical direction for pre-launch Oncology and Rare Disease medications

• Critically reviewed content of copywriters and creative services for clear and accurate medical communication

• Created a system for competitive intelligence for all clientele within the company

• Supported new business pitches with research and competitive intelligence Post-Doctoral Fellow Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. - Fort Washington, PA Jul 2018 – Jul 2019 Medical Affairs Fellow

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to review promotional material for accurate and fair-balanced medical communication

• Create, review, and deliver scientific training content for the National Allergy Sales Team

• Organized and executed an advisory board with directors of residency programs and other internal and external partners to gain insight and develop a strategy around OTC pain management

• Present critically reviewed data to key opinion leaders (KOLs) to build a medical strategy for Pain Innovation

• Supported new business pitches with research and competitive intelligence

• Provided clinical and value-based expertise about Real-World Evidence with key internal stakeholders and redirected medical strategy for the upcoming pipeline

• Presentations:

o Real-World Evidence and Rare Diseases

o Real-World Evidence: Applications in the Consumer Industry o Allergy National Sales Presentation

Regulatory Affairs Fellow

• Prepared FDA submissions for new products via investigational new drug (IND) dossier and 510(k) applications

• Provided oversight of submission strategy for medical device and mobile application technology space according to regulatory guidelines

• Demonstrate risk management and execution of submission strategy under the boundaries of regulatory governing bodies

• Led an innovation plan based on the Over-The-Counter (OTC) monograph to drive business profitability and impact

• Presentations:

o The OTC Monograph Reform: Submission Techniques for New and Old Products RELEVANT ADVANCED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

Medical Information Extern (Metabolics) Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC – Titusville, NJ Sep 2017 – Oct 2017

• Critiqued and updated promotional and training material, as well as clinical online compendia for medical accuracy

• Participated in copy approval committee (CAC) meetings for sales training, marketing, and professional materials

• Presentations:

o Medical Information Of the Future: Globalization Project o Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Patients o Disrupting the Circadian Rhythm: Effects on Glucose Homeostasis ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES

Adjunct Faculty University of The Sciences in Philadelphia –Philadelphia, PA Aug 2018 – May 2019

• Facilitated a drug information course to develop students to think critically and create impactful clinical presentations

• Created the curriculum and managed the Introduction to Industry course to educate pharmacy students about alternate career paths in the pharmaceutical industry

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPERIENCE

Wellness Coach Align With Nafs LLC (Wellness Company) Dec 2021 - Present

● Conduct virtual workshops regarding mindfulness, meditation, and wellness in various corporate environments

● Become a trusted ally to individuals to support their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness

● Build a wellness community to over 11,000 followers in less than a year CEO and Founder Children of 1971 Inc. (Nonprofit) Aug 2018 – Jan 2021

• Lead and manage a team of 12 to organize events, prepare social media content, and communicate with collaborators

• Provide strategy to build a brand that effectively engages and connects the Bengali community of 4000+ people

• Cultivate and leverage relationships with key partners to develop and execute social media programs and events

• Monitor analytics to assess the strength of our marketing and engagement and adapt for improvement Certified Personal Trainer Self-Employed July 2019 – Present

• Personalize fitness regimens for those with chronic pain and chronic illnesses (Diabetes, PCOS, Lupus, etc.)

• Develop nutrition plans and educate clients on proper nutrition and supplementation

• Taught group classes to low-income and elderly women throughout New York and New Jersey LEADERSHIP

Fellowship Interview Readiness Program (FIRP) Johnson & Johnson Companies Inc. May 2019

• Prepared fourth year pharmacy students for interview by developing a video series on all industry functional areas, interviewing manager, director and VP level cross-functional partners Resident Director Advisory Board Johnson & Johnson Companies Inc. Nov 2019

• Organized and executed an advisory board with directors of residency program and other internal and external partners to gain insight and develop strategy around OTC pain management EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Cum Laude May 2018

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

• Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy

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