Mahsa Nikzad
Rotterdam,
Summary
Pharmacist with over 5 years of experience in patient care, medication safety, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory compliance in community and hospital settings. Proficient in optimizing pharmacy workflows and passionate about advancing ethical, data-driven research that improves patient outcomes. Currently expanding expertise in GCP-aligned clinical trial operations. Seeking opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry as a Clinical Trial Assistant, Regulatory/Quality Assurance, or Medical Affairs Associate.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relocation
Career Break
09.2024 - Current
- Completed online courses to enhance professional expertise.
- Pursuing Dutch language training to support local integration and communication.
- Focused on personal growth and career development.
Community Pharmacist
Dr Rahimi Pharmacy
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Dispensed and verified prescriptions, performing utilization reviews for safety and accuracy.
- Educated patients on OTC medication selection, proper usage, and potential drug interactions to ensure safe self-care.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers on patient-centered care plans.
- Mentored pharmacy interns, leading to successful job placements.
Hospital Pharmacist
Shahid Beheshti Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Verified prescriptions for accuracy and compliance with SOPs and policies.
- Managed the dispensing of medications and medical supplies.
- Reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and supported pharmacovigilance.
- Provided pharmaceutical care for end-stage ICU patients in collaboration with physicians, managing complex regimens and preventing drug interactions.
- Conducted drug utilization reviews (DURs) to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Reviewed and validated 100+ chemotherapy protocols, ensuring clinical accuracy and safety.
- Oversaw the aseptic preparation and accurate delivery of TPN solutions.
- Delivered pharmacological care during COVID-19; administered 300+ staff vaccines and optimized regimens for 2,000+ hospitalized patients.
Community Pharmacist
Dr Jafari Pharmacy
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Led patient-centered consultations, providing tailored advice on OTC medications.
- Conducted medication reconciliation for complex prescriptions, minimizing drug interactions and improving outcomes.
- Promoted rational medication use through protocol-based dispensing, enhancing patient safety and pharmacy efficiency.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch, Iran
08-2019
Skills
- Pharmacovigilance & Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Management
- Medication Therapy Management & Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
- Regulatory Compliance (SOP & GCP) & Clinical Documentation
- Data Interpretation & Outcome Analysis
- Patient Consultation & Empathetic Communication
- Training & Mentoring Pharmacy Interns
- Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook Proficiency
- Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Problem-Solving
- Detail-Oriented & Accuracy in High-Pressure Environments
- Motivated, Adaptable, and Committed to Team Goals
Certification
- Advanced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Training Program, Udemy
- GCP Certification, NIDA
- Good Clinical Practice and ICH-GCP, PV Drug Safety Academy
- Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialization, Johns Hopkins University
- Introduction to Healthcare Management, University of Michigan
- The Economics of Health Care Delivery, University of Pennsylvania
Publication
The effect of vitamin C on procalcitonin biomarker in community-acquired pneumonia
Clinical and Molecular Allergy · Mar 3, 2021
Languages
Persian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Relocation
Career Break
09.2024 - Current
Community Pharmacist
Dr Rahimi Pharmacy
04.2022 - 08.2024
Hospital Pharmacist
Shahid Beheshti Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2022
Community Pharmacist
Dr Jafari Pharmacy
10.2019 - 03.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch, Iran