Romelyn Sana
Taguig City
Summary
I am a certified Qualified Person in Industry Regulatory Affairs (QPIRA) with nearly nine (9) years of expertise in licensing applications for Retail Outlets for Non-Prescription Drugs (RONPD) nationwide. Additionally, I have extensive experience in product registration for food and medical devices. I have previously worked as a Regulatory Affairs Officer for a third-party service provider to Unilab Incorporated, handling modern trade clients such as Alfametro Marketing Incorporated (Alfamart), Philippine Seven Corporation (7-Eleven), Consolidated Global Imports Inc. (Ministop), Robinsons Supermarket Corp., Rustan's Supercenter Inc., Super Value Inc. (SM Supermalls), Sanford Marketing Corporation (Savemore), Philippine FamilyMart CVS Inc., and Supershopping Market Inc. (SM Hypermarket). Currently, I serve as a Team Leader and Roving Pharmacist at ATC Healthcare International Corporation. I am a focused team leader with a proven track record of analyzing team performance to enhance product quality. I am dedicated to coaching, training, and mentoring employees to reach their full potential. My expertise includes strategic leadership, resource planning, project delivery, and performance management, driving teams toward continuous improvement. Multi-tasking Team Leader well-known for executing successful, new initiatives. Creates dynamic and positive workplace culture to align with organizational mission and values. Trains new hires and mentors struggling workers to achieve overall team success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader/Roving Pharmacist/Regulatory Officer
ATC Healthcare International Corporation
Taguig City
02.2021 - Current
- Supervised the License to Operate (LTO) processing for 60 stores assigned to ATC RONPD across Alfamart, SM, and Savemore, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations
- Managed day-to-day operations of the RONPDs, including inventory checks, product safety, and stock availability, while adhering to regulatory standards
- Conducted regular site visits to ensure store compliance with regulatory requirements, quality control, and proper documentation
- Acted as the main point of contact between the FDA and the company for all regulatory and licensing matters
- Trained and mentored pharmacists in regulatory procedures, store audits, and proper handling of over-the-counter (OTC) products to ensure product safety and customer satisfaction
- Monitored and ensured timely submission and renewal of all LTO applications for assigned stores
- Provided comprehensive reports and updates to management regarding the regulatory status of each outlet and addressed any deficiencies noted during audits or inspections
Regulatory Officer
Guaranteed Marketing Services Inc.
04.2014 - 12.2020
- Responsible for the processing of license to operate (LTO) applications of Retail Outlet for Non-Prescription Drugs (RONPD)
- Prepares and consolidates all documents required for initial and renewal application of License to Operate (RONPD)
- Monitors and set timelines for license variations and renewal approvals
- Prepares cost estimate for every account, both RONPD and drugstore
- Monitors and ensures all LTO are valid
- Monitored company compliance with regulations and internal policies to verify that relevant standards and requirements were met
Chief Pharmacist/Purchaser
Daily Dose Pharmacy
Zamboanga City
06.2000 - 05.2002
- Supervised day-to-day management and pharmacy operations
- Dispensed drugs prescribed by physicians in the prescription
- Conducted inventory and monitored the expiration of drugs
- Prepared medications by reviewing and interpreting physician's orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities
- Dispensed medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling
- Controlled medications by monitoring drug therapies and advising interventions
- Managed inventory by checking items on, promptly ordering low-stock items
- Conducted in-depth price comparisons to determine the cheapest supplier for required products
- Used clever negotiation skills with suppliers to obtain best prices for, decreasing expenditures
- Evaluated ways to reduce costs and improve quality of products though task, maximizing sales and increasing customer satisfaction
- Established and maintained effective supplier relationships to obtain discounted rates for merchandise and supplies
- Maintained budgets by sourcing low-cost, high-quality materials through in-depth online research
- Facilitated efficient purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of all company inventory
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs
- Monitored weekly, monthly, and quarterly achievement goals
- Designed pricing models for quotations
- Assembled and prepared new purchase order contract folder with all related documentation
- Managed purchases, receipts and the documentation of finished goods, materials, packaging, and ingredients
Supervising Pharmacist
Gaisano Main Inc
07.1993 - 06.1994
- Overseas operations, ensures legal compliance, and manages staff
- They're responsible for dispensing medications accurately
- Maintaining inventory
- Providing patient consultations
- Ensuring the pharmacy meets regulatory standards
- Handle administrative tasks, like scheduling, training, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
Supervising Pharmacist
Rose Pharmacy Inc.
06.1992 - 06.1993
- Overseas operations, ensures legal compliance, and manages staff
- They're responsible for dispensing medications accurately
- Maintaining inventory
- Providing patient consultations
- Ensuring the pharmacy meets regulatory standards
- Handle administrative tasks, like scheduling, training, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Urgello St., Cebu City 06.2024 - Current
Skills
KPI management
Team building coordination
General office administration
Client account management
Outstanding customer service
Regulatory requirements understanding
Stock management
Adept In Processing License to Operate Applications for Retail Outlet for Non-Prescription Drugs (RONPD)
Problem-Solving Skills
Negotiation Skills
Analytical Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills
Ability to Work Independently or Part of a Team
Leadership Skills
Task delegation
Ability to Handle Stress
Excellent Communication Skills
Computer Literate
Skilled in Microsoft Office
Excellent in Excel
Power Point
Word
Training
- FDA Licensing Seminar for Drug Outlets, 09/25/18
- FDA Licensing Seminar for Drug Outlets, 04/01/22
- FDA QPIRA - Drug (Qualified Person in Industry Regulatory Affairs), 11/12/18
- FDA QPIRA - Medical Device (Qualified Person in Industry Regulatory Affairs), 04/10/18
- FDA Academy - Technical Requirements and Procedures for E-Registration of All Pre-Packaged Processed Food Products, 02/09/23
- FDA Academy - Good Distribution and Storage Practice for Drug Products (Drugstores and Hospital Pharmacies), 03/29/23
- FDA Licensing Seminar for Household/Urban Hazardous Substances (HUHS) Establishments, 03/02/23
- FDA Academy - Pharmacovigilance 101 (PV-HCP) (For Healthcare Professionals), 06/01/23
- FDA Licensing Seminar for Medical Device Establishments, 02/22/23
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
06.2024 - Current
Team Leader/Roving Pharmacist/Regulatory Officer
ATC Healthcare International Corporation
02.2021 - Current
Regulatory Officer
Guaranteed Marketing Services Inc.
04.2014 - 12.2020
Chief Pharmacist/Purchaser
Daily Dose Pharmacy
06.2000 - 05.2002
Supervising Pharmacist
Gaisano Main Inc
07.1993 - 06.1994
Supervising Pharmacist
Rose Pharmacy Inc.
06.1992 - 06.1993
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