Russia I.

About Russia I.

Dr. Russia Iyile, PharmD, MBA is a Medical Science Liaison with experience across cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and hepatology. A licensed pharmacist in four states, she combines a strong clinical foundation with strategic healthcare leadership informed by an MBA in healthcare management.She is known for translating complex scientific and clinical data into clear, evidence-based dialogue that supports clinical decision-making and improved patient outcomes. Dr. Iyile serves as a trusted scientific partner to key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, and cross-functional teams, contributing meaningful insights across both academic and community-based settings.Her experience spans early- to late-phase clinical development, medical education initiatives, real-world evidence discussions, and formulary and Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee support. She is also actively engaged in mentoring pharmacy students and pharmacists pursuing careers in medical affairs and Medical Science Liaison roles.Fun facts: When she’s not in the field, Dr. Iyile is a dedicated coffee connoisseur always in search of the perfect brew and enjoys painting as a creative reset. She believes the best conversations—scientific or otherwise—often start over good coffee.#lookingforwardtoconnecting

Experience

1. Clinical Pharmacist

   Walgreens

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Deliver targeted pharmacotherapy and medication therapy management (MTM) to patients with HIV and complex chronic conditions, driving a 20% improvement in medication adherence through individualized patient support.• Collaborate cross-functionally with physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied healthcare professionals to develop and optimize evidence-based treatment plans, ensuring alignment with the latest HIV treatment guidelines.• Provide real-time clinical consultations and therapeutic education to both patients and healthcare providers on specialty medications, side effect profiles, drug interactions, and newly approved therapies in infectious disease and immunology.• Maintain full compliance with state and federal regulations, payer requirements, and safety protocols, facilitating uninterrupted patient access to critical therapies while reducing prior authorization delays by 15%.• Act as a trusted clinical liaison between the pharmacy and care teams, supporting longitudinal patient outcomes and contributing to quality improvement initiatives in HIV care management.

Education

• Duke University School of Medicine

  Regulatory Affairs Training Program

• Frostburg State University

  Bachelor's of Science

  2012 — 2016

• Hampton University

  Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD

  2016 — 2020

• Capella University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA