Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Publication
Languages
Timeline
Generic
Mahsa Nikzad

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

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Mahsa Nikzad