Uzma Saiyed

Uzma Saiyed has a comprehensive work experience in the pharmaceutical field. Starting as a Pharmacy Student at Drug Basics Pharmacy in 2009, they progressed to roles such as Pharmacy Intern at Medical Pharmacies Group Limited in 2013 and Pharmacist with Advanced Prescribing Authority at Walmart in 2013. Uzma then joined McKesson Canada and held various positions, including Senior Pharmacist With Advanced Prescribing Authority and Senior Manager at McKesson Specialty Pharmacy. Their responsibilities encompassed program development, patient retention, medication counseling, and collaborating with healthcare providers for quality patient care. Their most recent role was Director, Pharmacy Strategy, Pricing & Optimization at McKesson Canada in 2023.

Uzma Saiyed completed their Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with Honors at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto from 2009 to 2013. Uzma also obtained additional certifications including Essentials of Oncology Program from University of Toronto in 2016, Additional Prescribing Authority from Alberta College of Pharmacy in 2015, and Injection Certification from University of Toronto in 2013.