Fiston Vuvu, PharmD, MS
Charlotte
Summary
Experienced Senior Health Economics & Outcomes Research Manager with a demonstrated history of working with Global teams in the biopharmaceutical industry to support pipeline and launch brands. Research interests and areas of expertise include Value Dossiers/Frameworks development, Health Technology Assessments (HTA), Comparative effectiveness research, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Patient-reported Outcomes (PRO) measures, and Clinical Outcomes Assessments (COA).
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Global Value & Access
Amgen
Thousand Oaks, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Contributed to cross-functional teams in pioneering HEOR and Real-World Evidence (RWE) strategies
- Led conceptualization and execution of RWE studies (including chart reviews, prospective and retrospective observational studies)
- Guided evidence synthesis initiatives including systematic literature reviews and development of value dossiers (GVD and AMCP dossiers)
- Oversaw and designed of health economic models for HTA submissions
- Contributed to clinical trial protocol development by adding input on PRO and other measures relevant to payers.
Senior Research Associate, Global HEOR, Contract
Pfizer/eTeam
New York, NY
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated dissemination and communication plans for HEOR study’s findings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborated with internal team and managed external vendors during the design and implementation of HEOR studies from concept to publication.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables (including Value Story materials, Objection handlers, and GVD)
Managed Care Research Assistant, Consulting
Xcenda LLC
Remote
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted primary and secondary literature searches on clinical, economic, and humanistic burden for diverse disease states and drug indications
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries for presentation purposes, making findings accessible to diverse audiences.
- Provided basic analytics support to answer manufacturers and healthcare decision-makers inquiries.
Medical Affairs Intern
Esperion Therapeutics
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided cross-functional project management support for the medical affairs organization including Medical Communications, Medical Information, HEOR, and MSL
- Supported review of medical content of promotional and non-promotional materials and standard/custom response documents for medical accuracy and veracity
- Assisted in the planning and logistical aspects of a medical advisory board
- Gained valuable experience working within the pharmaceutical industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Pharmacy Manager (Last position held)
Walgreens Pharmacy
Cary, NC
08.2013 - 10.2020
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough drug utilization reviews and monitoring potential drug interactions.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction of patients with utilization of pharmacy services.
Pharmacy Intern
University of Kansas Student Health Center
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Accepted customer and prescription information required to process new and refill prescriptions, including refill authorization from doctor offices
- Performed prescriptions data entry and interpretations
- Processed insurance claims billing and resolved third-party rejections.
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Non-paid)
University of Kansas- PharmChem WANG Lab
Lawrence, KS
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Contributed to a pre-clinical project to study potential drug-candidates for the treatment of Human African Trypasonomiasis
- Supported faculty researchers, doctoral candidates assisting with experiment implementation.
- Applied critical thinking skills when troubleshooting issues encountered during experimentation or while interpreting results from any collected data sets.
Education
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy - Applied Pharmacoeconomics
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Gainesville, FL05.2021
Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) - Pharmacy
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
Lawrence, KS05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2013
Skills
- Experience in developing payer-relevant Real-World Evidence
- Experience in developing value dossier and leading systematic literature reviews projects
- Working knowledge in designing health economic models
- Monitoring and interpretation of healthcare policy and payer environments
- Rare diseases, Inflammation, Hematology-Oncology HEOR experience
- Strategic and technical understanding of HTA requirements
- Ability to synthesize complex technical terms for non-technical audience
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple projects involving complex processes with competing deadlines and shifting priorities
Affiliations
- Member, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), Current
- Member, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, Current
- Member, African Health Economics and Policy Association, Current
Selected Presentations
- Congress poster presentation: Value-Based Antifungal Treatments across Europe. Pfizer. 31st ECCMID 2021
- Seminar presentation on transparency, reproducibility, and usability of Real-World Evidence (RWE), University of Florida College of Pharmacy, March 2020
Certifications Related Courses
- BaseCase Developer: Development of Interactive Value Communication (Data Visualization) Tools on the BaseCase platform, Certara, 2021
- Markov Model Toolkit: Concepts, Assumptions, and Calculations, ISPOR short course, 2020
- Certification of Completion of Fundamentals of Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Marksman Academy of Health Sciences, 2020
- Introduction to Cost-effectiveness Pharmacoeconomic Modeling, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, 2019
Selected Publications
- Zhou Z, Urman R, Gill K, Park AS, Vuvu F, Patel LB, Lu J, Wade RL, Frerichs L, Bensink ME. Treatment patterns for patients initiating novel acute migraine specific medications (nAMSMs) in the context of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) pathway. J Headache Pain. 2023 Nov 9;24(1):153.
- Urman R, Prinic N, Vuvu F, Patel L, Oh S, Tepper S, Bensink ME. Exploring use and impact of novel acute migraine specific medications in the context of monoclonal antibodies targeting the calcitonin gene-related peptide pathway: A retrospective cohort study. Congress poster. American Headache Society. June 2023
- Pivneva I, Vuvu F; Yeo D et al. Real-world patient profile, treatment patterns and clinical outcomes for patients with migraine initiating gepants for acute treatment: A multicentre retrospective US chart review. Congress poster. American Headache Society. June 2023
- Urman R, Princic N, Vuvu F, Patel L et al.12-month treatment patterns and change in comorbidities, migraine characteristics/type and healthcare resource utilization among patients initiating erenumab: A retrospective cohort study. Congress poster. American Headache Society. June 2023
- Multani J, Oh S, Vuvu F et al. Characterizing United States (US) Patients Eligible for Migraine Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Preventive Treatment. Congress poster (Encore), American Headache Society. June 2023
- Multani J, Oh S, Vuvu F et al. Characterizing United States (US) Patients Eligible for Migraine Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Preventive Treatment. Congress poster, Winter HCOP. January 2023
- Nathwani D, Vuvu F, Ansari W, Martin S, Figueiredo L, Ronnebaum S, Simon S, Jackson B, Stephens J. Clinical & Economic impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs): An updated systematic Review. Congress poster. 32nd ECCMID 2022.
- Monica Ines, Fiston Vuvu, Julie Jeck, Florian Kron. Value-Based Antifungal Treatments across Europe. Patient Health Impact: Hospital & Vaccines Business Unit. Pfizer. Congress poster, 31st ECCMID 2021.
Volunteer Experience
- Peer reviewer, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), 2023-Now
- Peer reviewer, Journal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy, March 2020-Present
- Pharmacy Speaker, Nepris, 2018- Present
Timeline
Senior Manager, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Global Value & Access
Amgen
09.2021 - Current
Senior Research Associate, Global HEOR, Contract
Pfizer/eTeam
01.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Affairs Intern
Esperion Therapeutics
09.2020 - 01.2021
Managed Care Research Assistant, Consulting
Xcenda LLC
07.2020 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Manager (Last position held)
Walgreens Pharmacy
08.2013 - 10.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Non-paid)
University of Kansas- PharmChem WANG Lab
09.2011 - 06.2012
Pharmacy Intern
University of Kansas Student Health Center
07.2011 - 05.2014
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy - Applied Pharmacoeconomics
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) - Pharmacy
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Kansas
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