Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Lucy Mwangi

Lucy Mwangi

Pharmacist
Kiserian

Summary

Results-oriented Regulatory Pharmacist with extensive experience navigating complex regulatory frameworks across 13 African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, DRC, Madagascar, and Mauritius. Demonstrated expertise in managing end-to-end product registration, from initial submissions to approvals, while adhering to both local and international standards. Proven success in leading submissions through key regional pathways such as EAC Joint Assessment and ZAZIBONA, as well as global processes like the WHO Collaborative Regulatory Procedure (CRP) and WHO Prequalification. Skilled in maintaining regulatory compliance, addressing regulatory authority queries, and fostering effective communication with cross-functional teams and regulatory agencies.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

REGULATORY AFFAIRS ASSISTANT

MICRO LABS EAST AFRICA LIMITED
Nairobi
2 2023 - Current

Regulatory Submissions

  • Reviewed and submitted CTD dossiers, facilitating timely product approvals.
  • Managed submissions for post-approval amendments, product renewals, and retention processes.
  • Supported submissions through the EAC and ZAZIBONA Joint Assessment Routes

Regulatory Compliance

  • Spearhead regulatory compliance strategies for pharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence to complex regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia,Madagascar and Mauritius)

Regulatory Intelligence

  • Monitored evolving regulations, updating internal teams and aligning strategies with the latest requirements.

Pharmacovigilance

  • Post-marketing surveillance and ensure compliance

LEVEL 6 HOSPITAL INTERN

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY TEACHING REFERRAL & RESEARCH HOSPITAL
7 2022 - 2023.01

Medication Dispensing

  • Dispense prescribed medications and provide information to healthcare providers and patients about drug usage, dosages, and side effects.
  • Ensure accuracy in filling prescriptions, verifying the correct dosage, and reviewing for potential interactions or contraindications.

Patient Care

  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to create individualized treatment plans for patients, adjusting medication regimens based on the patient’s clinical condition.
  • Monitor patient responses to treatments and make recommendations for adjustments to improve efficacy and minimize side effects.

Clinical Support

  • Participate in rounds and multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.

Patient Education

  • Counsel patients and their families on the proper use of medications, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence to prescribed treatment.

PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE/ DISPENSARY INTERN

KASARANI HEALTH CENTRE
2022.05 - 2022.06
  • Under supervision, compound medications such as creams, ointments, and liquid mixtures, according to prescriptions and standard operating procedures.
  • Verify prescriptions for accuracy and ensure proper medication labeling and dosage instructions.
  • Educate patients on proper medication use, side effects, and potential interactions.
  • Manage and maintain pharmaceutical stock levels, ensuring availability of necessary medications and compliance with expiration dates.
  • Participate in ongoing research initiatives to improve pharmaceutical care practices.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of medication orders, dispensing records, and any clinical interventions.

INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY INTERN

NERIX PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED
2022.03 - 2022.04
  • Assist in the quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes by monitoring the production line for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Help in the testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure they meet specified quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Participate in the calibration and validation of production and laboratory equipment, ensuring that they function according to specifications.
  • Participate in training sessions to develop a thorough understanding of GMP, QA/QC procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Community Pharmacy Intern

Goodlife Pharmacy
2022.01 - 2022.02

Volunteer

Portal Pharmacy
Nairobi
2021.04 - 2021.12

Education

MBA - HEALTHCARE

UNICAF University
ONLINE
2001.04 - Current

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

United States International University

Certificate in Computer Packages -

NIBS Technical College Ongata Rongai Campus

Skills

Regulatory Strategy and Implementation

Regulatory Intelligence

Regulatory Compliance

Problem-solving

Data Analysis

Adaptability and Continuous Learning

Pharmacovigilance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Standard Operation Procedure development

Certification

Certificate in Pharmacovigilance

References

  • Dr. Caroline Mwangi, Portal Pharmacy, +254 740 637 700, caroline.mwangi95@gmail.com
  • Dr. Lincoln Munyendo, School of Pharmacy - USIU, +254 713 918 912, imunyendo@usiu.ac.ke
  • Mr. Amon Kiprono, Micro Labs (EA) Ltd, Marketing Designing Executive, +254 741 045 636

Timeline

Certificate in Pharmacovigilance

2024-03

PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE/ DISPENSARY INTERN

KASARANI HEALTH CENTRE
2022.05 - 2022.06

INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY INTERN

NERIX PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED
2022.03 - 2022.04

Community Pharmacy Intern

Goodlife Pharmacy
2022.01 - 2022.02

Volunteer

Portal Pharmacy
2021.04 - 2021.12

MBA - HEALTHCARE

UNICAF University
2001.04 - Current

REGULATORY AFFAIRS ASSISTANT

MICRO LABS EAST AFRICA LIMITED
2 2023 - Current

LEVEL 6 HOSPITAL INTERN

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY TEACHING REFERRAL & RESEARCH HOSPITAL
7 2022 - 2023.01

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

United States International University

Certificate in Computer Packages -

NIBS Technical College Ongata Rongai Campus
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