Olesya M. Taylor

Olesya M. Taylor, BCPS, PharmD has an extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Olesya M. is currently working as the Global & US Medical Director, Medical Affairs, CNS at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) starting from March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at GSK as a USMA Medical Director, Renal Anemia from October 2021 to March 2023. Olesya M. also served as a Medical Science Liaison at GSK from April 2020 to November 2021, where they engaged with rheumatology and nephrology physicians and provided education on disease and product-related unmet need initiatives.

Before joining GSK, Olesya worked at Atlantic Health System as a Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine from October 2017 to April 2020. Olesya M. actively contributed to optimizing pharmacotherapeutic care for patients with chronic conditions, participated in multiple performance improvement projects, and created a teaching resource called the "Drug Information Corner" for healthcare professionals.

Prior to Atlantic Health System, Olesya worked as a Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine at WellStar Health System from May 2015 to September 2017. Olesya M. specialized in managing patients with conditions such as diabetes, nephrology, COPD, and women's health, and actively participated in daily multidisciplinary rounds and provided educational programs for healthcare professionals.

Earlier in their career, Olesya worked at Scripps Health, where they held multiple roles. Olesya M. served as a Clinical Pharmacist at Scripps Green Hospital from October 2012 to April 2015, where they assisted nurses and physicians in pharmacotherapy decisions and managed clinical consultations. Olesya M. also worked as a Staff Pharmacist on a float basis within the Scripps Health System for a brief period in 2012. In addition, Olesya completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Scripps Memorial Hospital from July 2011 to June 2012, gaining clinical experience in various areas including internal medicine, critical care, infectious disease, and medication safety.

Overall, Olesya M. Taylor, BCPS, PharmD has a diverse background in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, with experience in medical affairs, medical science liaison, clinical pharmacy, and residency training.

Olesya M. Taylor, BCPS, PharmD completed their Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from Rutgers University in 2011, specializing in Pharmacy. Additionally, they obtained certifications as a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in 2013 and as a Registered Pharmacist (RPH) from multiple institutions, including the Georgia Board of Pharmacy in 2014, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Board of Pharmacy in 2013, and the California Board of Pharmacy in 2011.