Chio Nwa
Vienna,VA
Summary
Experienced Scientific and Medical Director with over 15 years in clinical expertise as a Board-Certified Pharmacist. Proven record in promotional medical writing, medical review, and brand strategy across oncology, psychiatry, and dermatology. Skilled in guiding product lifecycle phases from pre-launch to post-launch, ensuring scientific rigor and compliance while mitigating regulatory risks.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Promotional Medical Writer / Scientific Lead
AccelaBrand
01.2024 - Current
- Serves as freelance scientific lead across multiple flagship pharmaceutical accounts, directing medical strategy and content for launch and lifecycle communications in oncology, psychiatry, and dermatology.
- Provides high-stakes, surge-capacity support for projects requiring rapid turnaround and senior medical oversight.
- Drives medical strategy for leading brands (Keytruda, Opdivo, Vraylar, Dupixent), focusing on MOA storytelling, pivotal trial data, and biomarker-driven promotional narratives.
Chronic Care Management Pharmacist (Per diem)
PharmD Live Corporation
01.2022 - Current
- Provide virtual CCM and RPM services, gaining deep insight into the modern patient journey and virtual care landscape.
Medical Writer
Peregrine Market Access
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided dual expertise in content creation and medical review, ensuring scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance for specialty products like Cosentyx and Otezla.
- Conducted rigorous medical reviews of promotional assets, verifying claims accuracy, data integrity, and alignment with approved labeling.
- Authored value decks and payer communications translating complex clinical and HEOR data into compelling, access-focused narratives.
Medical Writer
MullenLowe U.S.
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Delivered integrated medical communications for global brands, including Imbruvica and Latuda, across oncology, psychiatry, and immunology.
- Developed a wide range of branded and unbranded materials, including HCP sales aids, patient education tools, and digital content, ensuring creative concepts were grounded in sound science.
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist (FT, PT & PRN)
Inova Health System, Fairfax Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Provided expert-level clinical pharmacy services, including monitoring drug therapy, leading antibiotic stewardship, rounding on ICU patients, and providing drug information to physicians, PAs, and NPs.
Director of Medication Therapy Management
Alliance MTM
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led a team of 60+ pharmacists, technicians, and analysts, providing strategic oversight for a population health SaaS platform and improving CMS Part D Star Ratings for partner pharmacies.
Formulary and Prior Authorization Review Manager
Mirixa Corp
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed formulary strategy, utilization management positioning, and prior authorization guidelines for multiple MCOs and PBMs.
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant
Privia Health
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Designed and implemented a Transitional Care program for high-risk patients, focusing on reducing hospital readmissions and improving quality metrics (HEDIS, STARs).
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist
George Washington University Teaching Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist
Sentara Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
Pharmacist / Pharmacist Intern
CVS Pharmacy
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA05.2009
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Research
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Medical Strategy & Communications
- Scientific Platform Development
- Promotional Medical Writing & Review
- FDA/OPDP Compliance & MLR Leadership
- HCP, DTC & Payer Communications
- Congress & Advisory Board Support
- Therapeutic & Clinical Expertise
- Oncology & Hematology
- Psychiatry & Mental Health
- Dermatology & Immunology
- Cardiometabolic & Endocrinology
- Geriatrics & Complex Care
Websites
Certification
- Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties
- Licensed Pharmacist
- Virginia & Washington, D.C. (Active)
Timeline
Senior Promotional Medical Writer / Scientific Lead
AccelaBrand
01.2024 - Current
Chronic Care Management Pharmacist (Per diem)
PharmD Live Corporation
01.2022 - Current
Medical Writer
Peregrine Market Access
01.2017 - 01.2021
Medical Writer
MullenLowe U.S.
01.2017 - 01.2021
Director of Medication Therapy Management
Alliance MTM
01.2017 - 01.2018
Formulary and Prior Authorization Review Manager
Mirixa Corp
01.2016 - 01.2017
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant
Privia Health
01.2015 - 01.2016
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist (FT, PT & PRN)
Inova Health System, Fairfax Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2019
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist
George Washington University Teaching Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist
Sentara Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
Pharmacist / Pharmacist Intern
CVS Pharmacy
01.2008 - 01.2010
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Research
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Therapeutic & Clinical Expertise
• Oncology & Hematology
• Psychiatry & Mental Health
• Dermatology & Immunology
• Cardiometabolic & Endocrinology
Geriatrics & Complex Care