Syeda Azza Shaique
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Doctor of Pharmacy with over 3 years of experience in hospital and clinical pharmacy within tertiary care environments. Expertise in medication management, patient counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently enhancing technical skills in Python to pursue entry-level roles in healthcare, pharmacy support, clinical research, or health technology in Canada. Seeking internship or entry-level opportunities to reintegrate into the Canadian workforce after a career gap.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Inpatient Pharmacist
Dow University Of Health Sciences
Karachi, Sindh
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Led Liver & Kidney Transplant Unit, supporting complex medication regimens under specialist guidance.
- Provided inpatient pharmacy services in a high-volume hospital, including dispensing and verification.
- Collaborated with medical teams to enhance drug therapy and patient outcomes.
- Maintained precise medication records using HMIS, Kroll, and PeopleSoft systems.
- Managed inventory and documented new drug supplies efficiently.
- Prepared, packaged, and labeled medications according to quality standards.
- Monitored drug interactions and side effects to ensure patient safety.
On Job Trainee Pharmacist
Aga Khan University Hospital
Karachi , Sindh
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepared sterile products and IV admixtures for surgical units and emergency services.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy, dosage appropriateness, and compliance with regulations.
- Counseled patients on chronic conditions including diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records to ensure compliance during audits.
- Delivered exceptional customer service while improving pharmacy workflow efficiency.
- Provided pharmacological education by explaining medication side effects to patients.
- Checked medications for accuracy, content, and completeness of packaging and labeling.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to facilitate timely processing of prescriptions.
Marketing Intern
Pfizer
Karachi, Sindh
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences.
- Developed content and promotional materials for product launches and campaigns.
- Collaborated with designers to create visuals enhancing campaign effectiveness.
- Assisted in preparing marketing materials, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
- Gained exposure to pharmaceutical branding and promotional strategies.
- Performed competitor analysis to support product positioning within the market.
- Contributed to stakeholder communication efforts to ensure alignment on marketing initiatives.
Quality Assurance Intern
Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK)
Karachi, Sindh
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Supported R&D and QA/QC teams in pharmaceutical research initiatives.
- Assisted with chemical synthesis, purification, and spectroscopy analyses.
- Participated in interdisciplinary projects targeting nanomedicine applications.
- Ensured documentation accuracy met regulatory and quality standards.
- Conducted inspections on pharmaceutical products to verify compliance.
- Documented test results and maintained records according to regulations.
- Engaged in root cause analysis, identifying defects and recommending corrective actions.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Federal Urdu University
Karachi12-2018
High School Diploma -
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School
Karachi08-2013
Skills
- Drug interaction monitoring
- Medication dispensing and verification
- Staff collaboration
- Inventory management and stock control
- Patient counseling and customer service
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Prescription review and safety checks
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Data entry and analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Python programming (beginner)
- Attention to detail and regulatory compliance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Emergency care - ASHP
Accomplishments
Co-developed a biotechnologically engineered Dengue vaccine; presented at AEIRC (Canada-Pakistan R&D Council)
Affiliations
Python Developer course - ongoing - NAIT
Timeline
Inpatient Pharmacist
Dow University Of Health Sciences
06.2020 - 06.2022
On Job Trainee Pharmacist
Aga Khan University Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2020
Marketing Intern
Pfizer
01.2019 - 05.2019
Quality Assurance Intern
Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK)
06.2017 - 08.2017
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Federal Urdu University
High School Diploma -
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School