Developed operational tools based on 14 different health plan formularies, including treatment therapy grids for multiple regions, GLP-1 utilization and cost trend analyses, and oncology cost-saving initiatives by reducing vial waste through optimized ordering practices
Managed 20+ weekly clinical inquiries via EPIC CRM work queue and emails, resolving high-dollar drug claims, vaccination claims, and clinical inquiries from healthcare providers, insurance companies, and payers regarding drug coverage, dosing, and treatment appropriateness
Conducted patient outreach and interventions for Medicare and health plan quality measures, addressing disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and post-discharge care through patient education, adherence coaching, and lifestyle counseling to improve CMS Star Ratings and other quality metrics
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Nivagen
Sacramento, CA
08.2023 - 07.2024
Developed and implemented effective sales strategies, including creating pitch scripts, sales materials (e.g., slideshows, PDFs), and collaborating with the sales team to successfully pitch compounded pharmaceuticals such as semaglutide, glutathione, B-complex, and methylcobalamin to physician offices, med spas, and clinics
Onboarded multiple new clients, including 9 who became consistent monthly orderers, by emphasizing product quality and tailored client education, driving recurring revenue growth
Gained expertise in cGMP, cGLP, and 503B standards through collaboration with Medisource Rx, leveraging this knowledge to design visually appealing sales materials that highlighted the competitive advantages of the company's operations and quality assurance
Pharmacist Intern
Kaiser Permanente Outpatient Pharmacy
Modesto, CA
08.2022 - 12.2023
Provided patient consults on prescription and over-the-counter medications and addressed additional patient health concerns such as drug-drug interactions and adverse medication effects
Communicated with various health care professionals and pharmacy personnel to take verbal orders, as well as amended prescriptions based on individual patient characteristics
Performed invoice reconciliation audits to confirm CII-CV medication inventory and managing inventory of drugs and supplies
Pharmacist Intern
Nivagen
Sacramento, CA
08.2023 - 09.2023
Worked with various functional area teams including the regulatory team to learn the process of FDA approval for OTC and Rx drugs, the clinical development team testing the stability of new products, and the sales team making medical information brochures to be shared with patients and providers during drug launches
Conducted research on target patients and prescribing physicians for the launch of two new drugs and created contracts to be used with wholesalers
Partnered with sister brand, BioGood, to support the development of OTC supplements and wellness products, contributing to product testing, logo design, packaging concepts, and brand identity development from ideation through launch
Pharmacist Intern
RevHealth
Morristown, NJ
06.2022 - 08.2023
Researched and presented competitive landscapes for medications, analyzed clinical data to perform health economics and outcomes research, and used ZiFlow to review routes for marketing material
Worked on medical education projects such as updating speaker decks used for training purposes on how to treat cGVHD, incorporating feedback from KOLs
Collaborated with cross-functional teams across the full project lifecycle—from initial brainstorming and concept selection to pitch development, asset creation, iterative editing, and strategic alignment with target audience needs and regulatory standards
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Geography
University of Waterloo
06.2019
Skills
Medication management
Health plan formularies
Regulatory compliance
Interprofessional collaboration
Medical writing proficiency
Drug safety
Pharmaceutical marketing
Quality assurance
Abstracts And Presentations
Sangha A., Dang N.T., Kaur C., Wong J., Popovich K., Sohal M., Purewal T., Pajazetovic K., Tenerelli P., PharmD, Kreys T.J., PharmD, BCPP, Kreys E., PharmD, PhD, BCPS, An Assessment of Honesty/Ethics in Various Healthcare Professions vs the Pharmacy Profession, 04/23, Western Pharmacy Exchange (WPE) Conference, Las Vegas, NV
Sangha, A., Tudos I., Todd M., Rose M., Lugtu J., Abala M., Woldemariam T., Malhotra A., Sumac induces mitochondria-dependent cellular toxicity in human pancreatic cancer cell lines, 04/22, American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) National Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology, Philadelphia, PA
Lugtu, J., Abala M., Sangha A., Woldemarium T., Malhotra A., Sumac-Mediated Mitochondrial Targeting in KRAS-dependent Pancreatic Cancer: A Possible Role for Sirtuin3?, 04/21, American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) National Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology, Virtual
Lugtu, J., Abala M., Sangha A., Rose, M., Woldemarium T., Ho, l., Malhotra A., Sumac Induces Mitochondrial Stress and Toxicity in KRAS-dependent Pancreatic Cancer Cells, 01/21, Annual California Northstate University Research Symposium, Elk Grove, CA
Lugtu, J., Abala M., Sangha A., Woldemarium T., Malhotra A., Unraveling the Pharmacology of the Middle Eastern Spice Sumac in Causing Cytotoxicity in Pancreatic Cancer, 12/20, Annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition, Virtual
Timeline
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Primed/ Hill Physicians Medical Group
07.2024 - 12.2024
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Nivagen
08.2023 - 07.2024
Pharmacist Intern
Nivagen
08.2023 - 09.2023
Pharmacist Intern
Kaiser Permanente Outpatient Pharmacy
08.2022 - 12.2023
Pharmacist Intern
RevHealth
06.2022 - 08.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy -
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Geography