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IPhO is the organization whose pharmacist members are universally recognized within the pharmaceutical industry as being the most professionally equipped to contribute to the development, commercialization, promotion, and optimal use of medicines.

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IPhO NFC Diversity Team Presents: An Interview with Avare’ Smith
April 25, 2025

Avare’ Smith
Sanofi, Incoming Clinical Sciences and Operations Fellow

What was your motivation to pursue the pharmaceutical industry as a career path?

A career in the pharmaceutical industry aligns with my passion for transforming patient lives through scientific innovation and improving healthcare outcomes. Witnessing firsthand the challenges my family faced with drug therapies reinforced my commitment to being an asset in the drug development process to address unmet patient needs. Through my experiences I have gained a deeper appreciation for the critical role pharmaceutical professionals play in bridging the gap between research and patient access. My goal is to contribute to advancing personalized medicine and ensuring that treatment options are both accessible and effective, particularly for diverse and underserved populations.

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IPhO News

New IPhO Pharmaceutical Industry Essentials Course Launch
April 23, 2025

A new IPhO self-study elective certificate course, Pharmaceutical Industry Essentials (PIE), launched this month.

Designed as a foundational "101" level program, PIE aims to guide both student pharmacists and experienced pharmacists interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

VIEW THE COURSE COMMERCIAL HERE

The course's primary objective is to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the various functional areas within the industry where pharmacists play critical roles. This knowledge will enable individuals to identify specific areas that best align with their unique interests, experiences, and skill sets, preparing them to be more competitive candidates.

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Fellow Feature

Featured Fellow: Taysir Chamem, PharmD, RPh, MS
April 14, 2025

Taysir Chamem, PharmD, RPh, MS
UCB/IPhO Global Clinical Sciences and Operations Fellow
Alma Mater: UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy


Meet Taysir, a current UCB/IPhO Global Clinical Sciences and Operations Fellow and our National Fellows Council Co-Chief!

What fellowship project are you most proud of so far?

Improving collaboration between education and medical communications to scale across programs

What is the most exciting place you've traveled?

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

What is your favorite hobby?

Reading

Finish this sentence: The greatest movie of all time is...

The Notebook

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