Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Lucy Mwangi

Lucy Mwangi

Pharmacist
Kiserian

Summary

Results-driven Regulatory Affairs professional with over 1 year of experience in regulatory compliance, pharmacovigilance, and health systems strengthening across 13 African countries. Proven expertise in managing regulatory submissions, ensuring post-marketing surveillance, and fostering collaborations with National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) and key stakeholders. Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, navigate complex regulatory frameworks, and ensure adherence to local and international standards. Certified in Pharmacovigilance, with a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through effective safety surveillance.

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 - 01.2023

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
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • 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
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • 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
01.2022 - 02.2022

Volunteer

Portal Pharmacy
Nairobi
04.2021 - 12.2021

Education

MBA - HEALTHCARE

UNICAF University
ONLINE
04.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

United States International University

Certificate in Computer Packages -

NIBS Technical College Ongata Rongai Campus

Skills

Regulatory Strategy and Implementation

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

03-2024

PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE/ DISPENSARY INTERN

KASARANI HEALTH CENTRE
05.2022 - 06.2022

INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY INTERN

NERIX PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED
03.2022 - 04.2022

Community Pharmacy Intern

Goodlife Pharmacy
01.2022 - 02.2022

Volunteer

Portal Pharmacy
04.2021 - 12.2021

MBA - HEALTHCARE

UNICAF University
04.2001 - Current

REGULATORY AFFAIRS ASSISTANT

MICRO LABS EAST AFRICA LIMITED
2 2023 - Current

LEVEL 6 HOSPITAL INTERN

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY TEACHING REFERRAL & RESEARCH HOSPITAL
7 2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

United States International University

Certificate in Computer Packages -

NIBS Technical College Ongata Rongai Campus
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