Aminata Koroma
aminata.koroma@email.com | +232 76 445 892 | 12 Wilkinson Street, Freetown | linkedin.com/in/aminata-koroma

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research and Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacist
Meridian Clinical Solutions, Freetown
January 2021 – Present

• Prepare and compound non-sterile pharmaceutical preparations according to USP <795> standards, ensuring accurate formulation of customized medications for clinical trial participants and special patient populations
• Collaborate with principal investigators and clinical research coordinators to support investigational drug protocols, maintaining compliance with FDA regulations and Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to evaluate drug stability, compatibility, and safety profiles for novel compounding formulations used in ongoing clinical trials
• Maintain detailed compounding records and batch documentation, performing quality control testing and verification to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance
• Manage inventory of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, implementing efficient tracking systems that reduced waste by 18% and improved supply chain management
• Train and supervise pharmacy technicians in proper compounding techniques, aseptic procedures, and documentation requirements

Clinical Research Pharmacist
Sierra Leone Medical Research Institute, Freetown
June 2017 – December 2020

• Supported Phase II and Phase III clinical trials by preparing investigational medications, maintaining drug accountability records, and ensuring protocol adherence
• Performed medication reconciliation and safety monitoring for trial participants, documenting adverse events and communicating findings to research teams
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for investigational drug storage, handling, and distribution in accordance with sponsor requirements
• Conducted regulatory compliance audits and prepared documentation for IRB submissions and FDA inspections
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot protocol deviations and implement corrective action plans
• Participated in study start-up activities including protocol review, budget negotiations, and site readiness assessments

Staff Pharmacist
Connaught Hospital Pharmacy Services, Freetown
August 2014 – May 2017

• Verified and dispensed medications for hospital inpatients and outpatients, conducting drug utilization reviews and identifying potential drug interactions
• Provided clinical consultation to physicians and nursing staff regarding medication therapy, dosing adjustments, and therapeutic alternatives
• Managed pharmacy operations including inventory control, medication procurement, and quality assurance activities
• Trained pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students in medication preparation, distribution workflows, and pharmacy information systems
• Participated in medication safety initiatives and formulary management committees

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
University of Sierra Leone School of Pharmacy, Freetown
Graduated: May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Fourah Bay College, Freetown
Graduated: May 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Pharmacist, State Board of Pharmacy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Hazardous Drug Management Certification

SKILLS

Clinical & Technical: Clinical Trials Management, Non-Sterile Compounding, Protocol Development, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Terminology, Literature Reviews, Data Entry, SOAP Documentation

Operational: Inventory Management, Database Administration, Distribution Management, Pharmacy Operations, Troubleshooting, Reporting

Communication: Bilingual (English/Krio), Team Collaboration, Cross-functional Communication, Training & Supervision

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)