SHARON S.

KIM, PharmD

1117 Steeplechase Lane

Cupertino, CA 95014
(949) 683-9142
skmedtopics@gmail.com
med-topics.com

QUALIFICATIONS

 Medical communications experience in written and verbal formats with

physicians and patients
 International industry experience at PfizerKorea; obtained global perspective of
pharmaceutical industry
 Developed educational materials for medical liaisons and sales at Pfizer
 Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills working in large team environment
and the ability to work independently as a telecommuter
 Utilized superb organizational, project planning, and presentation skills while
working as a clinical and consultant pharmacist
 Regulatory coursework in NDA, package insert and epidemiology through
American Medical Writers Association
 Familiarity with Good Publication Practice and ICMJE Criteria
 Journalism coursework in investigative writing, public relations, feature writing,
news writing, journalism law and copy editing

COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE

Freelance Medical Writer, Med-topics.com, January 2010- Present

Key job skills:

 Identified relevant drug topics after reviewing current issues in FDA, NIH, CDC
and journal articles
 Developed a drug information website serving the general consumers
 Write, rewrite, or edit materials for publication
 Interpret and summarize complex clinical data generated from studies and
database analyses
 Article contributor to newsletter (published in the AMWA Newsletter, Northern
California)
 Proficiency in AP style and AMA style
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Pharmacist, Prior Authorization, Prescription Solutions, UnitedHealth Group,

Costa Mesa, CA, April 2009-January 2010

Key job skills:

 Rendered drug therapy decisions based on critical analyses of scientific literature

 Ensured compliance with current clinical and CMS guidelines
 Liaised with and educated physicians on prior authorization decisions
 Developed flexibility to respond to rapidly evolving and changing demands
 Used expertise to quickly identify crucial information and references

Consultant Pharmacist, Mail Services, Prescription Solutions, UnitedHealth Group,

Costa Mesa, CA, December 2005-April 2009

Key job skills:

 Educated patients on drug therapy using clinical expertise and excellent

communication skills
 Achieved business initiatives and requirements through effective project-
management, time-management, and prioritization skills
 Gained valuable experience handling clientele from various geographic locations
and socioeconomic backgrounds

Outpatient/Inpatient Pharmacist, Rx. Relief, Los Angeles, CA, September 2004-

September 2005

Key job skills:

 Ensured accurate delivery of medications using clinical knowledge and

orientation to detail
 Experience serving patients with disadvantaged socioeconomic status
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Key job skills:

 Experience utilizing scientific methods and documenting processes for external

review
 Perform extensive literature search to collaborate current projects with peer
research

Undergraduate Student Research Assistant, Department of Cell Biology, Cornell

University, June – August 1998

Student Research Assistant, Department of Rheumatology, Albert Einstein School of

Medicine, June 1993 – August 1994

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

California State Registered Pharmacist License, # 55684, July 2004-September 30, 2011

EDUCATION

November 2009 Certificate in Journalism Writing

University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA

March 2003 Doctor of Pharmacy

University of Washington
School of Pharmacy
Seattle, WA

May 1999 Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Cornell University
College of Arts and Sciences
Ithaca, NY
CLINICAL TRAINING

Doctor of Pharmacy

March 2003 Washington Poison Control Center

Seattle, WA
Focus: Emergency Drug Information

February 2003 Harborview Medical Center

Orthopedic/Anticoagulation Clinic
Seattle, WA
Focus: Specialized Ambulatory Care

January 2003 Premera Bluecross

Seattle, WA
Focus: Pharmacoeconomics, Outcomes

November 2002 Pfizer Inc.

Seattle, WA
Focus: Medical Liaison

September-October 2002 PfizerKorea Ltd.

Seoul, Korea
Focus: Drug Information

August 2002 Kelley-Ross Pharmacy

Seattle, WA
Focus: Community Ambulatory Care,
Compounding

July 2002 University of Washington Medical Center

Seattle, WA
Focus: Internal Medicine

June 2002 Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center

Seattle, WA
Focus: Pediatric Medicine
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

April 2010 American Medical Writers Association

o Regulatory writing classes in NDA, package
insert and epidemiology

November 2010 Drug Information Association

OTHER SKILLS

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office, PubMed, eMedicine, Clinical Pharmacology, Micromedex

Language Skills:

Fluent in Korean; Translation experience

REFERENCES

Provided upon request