Johnny Zhou

PharmD graduate looking to incorporate scientific/clinical knowledge into the field of HEOR. Experienced in community, retail, and industry cross-functional settings. Equipped with a strong ability to conduct thorough research and capabilities to execute high-quality deliverables. Passionate to explore new opportunities combining therapeutic knowledge and strategic planning to provide meaningful change for patients.

Faculty Research Student

University of Alberta · Contract Part-time Sep 2020 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Collaborated with pharmacy students and pharmacokinetics professor to analyze the correlation between tacrolimus concentrations and post-transplant diabetes mellitus
• Demonstrated project management skills by facilitating meetings to discuss pharmacokinetic concepts used to support the research project
• Conducted primary and secondary evidence-based research through PubMed and Embase to evaluate the pharmacokinetic relationship between Tacrolimus and post-transplant diabetes mellitus
• Delivered scientific information through presentations for various events, such as the Festival of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
• Interpret and organize pharmacokinetic concentration-toxicity research data to be presented through multiple writing projects

Advanced Pharmacy Placement Student

Sanofi Genzyme, University of Alberta Hospital, Rexall Outpatient, Safeway · Internship Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 · 9 mos Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Collaborated with the medical affairs team and pharmacy students to promote scientific exchange between Sanofi and clinical practice leaders 
• Planned and initiated literature-based presentations on classes of medications (Anti CD-20 Mab) for medical affairs and the commercial team. This included concisely relaying market intelligence from clinical trials, monographs, and review articles. 
• Demonstrated excellent critical writing skills by organizing and improving internal documents used within the medical affairs team. This consisted of researching and scanning for real-world evidence/market intelligence on Aubagio.
• Engaged in scientific exchange with key opinion leaders while respecting the Innovative Medicines Canada Code of Ethical Practices and company policies 

Collaborated with a team of physicians, nurses, and dieticians to ensure proper pharmacological management is provided to patients.
• Conducted complex literature research to improve the management of gastrointestinal diseases, optimize patient health outcomes and execute high-quality deliverables.
• Researched and delivered a case presentation to hospital pharmacists regarding the use of albumin for cirrhotic/liver transplant patients
• Researched and conducted an evidenced-based in-service regarding biologics and their place within irritable bowel disease

University of Alberta

Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD, Pharmaceutical Sciences 2018 - 2022