Gauri S.

About Gauri S.

Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry operations, and drug intelligence. Currently serving as a Clinical Pharmacist - Drug Intelligence Pharmacist at OptumRx, where I leverage deep clinical expertise and business acumen to deliver evidence-based drug intelligence solutions.My background combines hands-on clinical practice, pharmaceutical industry experience (market analysis, generic launches, portfolio management), and healthcare operations- giving me a comprehensive perspective on drug evaluation, therapeutic optimization, and strategic decision-making.What I bring- Synthesizing complex clinical literature and emerging therapies into actionable drug intelligence- Leading cross-functional projects from strategic planning through implementation- Developing evidence-based clinical resources, including Monthly Clinical Summary Newsletters and biweekly Clinical Minutes on therapeutic advances and guideline updates- Process optimization and SOP development across diverse healthcare settings- Market and competitive analysis informed by both clinical and business perspectivesCurrent focus:Advancing drug intelligence capabilities through continuous evaluation of therapeutic innovations, guideline updates, and emerging treatment paradigms. Exploring AI applications in healthcare through MIT Sloan’s certificate program to enhance data-driven decision-making in pharmacy operations.Active pharmacy licenses: MI, TX | Member, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honors SocietyOpen to connecting with professionals in drug intelligence, pharmacy informatics, pharmaceutical strategy, and healthcare innovation.

Experience

1. Clinical Pharmacist - Drug Intelligence

   Optum

   Dec 2025 — Present

Education

• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

  MBA(Pharm), Business Administration

• Guru Jambheshwar University

  BS Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

  Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Managed Care
• Certified Immunizer
• Medicare Part D
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Regulatory Affairs
• Pharmacology
• Pharmacists
• Diabetes
• Regulatory Requirements
• Medication Therapy Management
• Pharmacy