John D. Akers, PharmD, MBA

Experience

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  Safeway

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Pharmacy Technician

  Responsibilities included prescription processing, health plan eligibility determination for patients, data entry, drug stocking, and point of sale operations.

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  Walgreens

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

  Pharmacy Intern

  Responsibilities included medication counseling, giving immunizations, blood pressure testing, data entry on new medications, prescription processing, inventory reconciliation, insurance billing resolution, helping patients with the selection of over-the-counter medications, and hazardous drug re-organization to comply with new USP guidelines.

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  Merz Aesthetics

  Aug 2020 - now

  Design and implement strategic Phase IV trials for medical devices.Manage a Global Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) program. Provide oversight of Medical Affairs reporting for European Union Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR).Manage a Global Scientific Review Committee (SRC) and represent medical review. Provide assistance and oversight of Medical Affairs requirements for European Union Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR).Manage a Global Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) program. Manage a Global Scientific Review Committee (SRC) and represent medical review. Provide assistance and oversight of Medical Affairs requirements for European Union Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR). Assist with developing policies, systems, and procedures to assure reliable processes for EU MDR. Involved with data processing and harmonization and work cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, and Safety.

  • Associate Director, Ultherapy Franchise Lead

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Senior Manager, Global Data Transparency (MDR), Global Medical Affairs - Strategic Research

    Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Manager, Global Data Transparency (MDR), Global Medical Affairs - Strategic Research

    Aug 2020 - Jul 2022