Maryam Saif
Summary
GPhC-registered Independent Prescribing pharmacist with specialist expertise in obesity medicine, GLP-1 receptor agonist therapies, biologics and immune-mediated inflammatory and metabolic diseases. Currently delivering obesity care within a leading digital healthcare organisation whilst bringing over seven years of NHS experience across endocrinology, rheumatology, immunology and high-cost medicines. Experienced in translating complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussions, supporting evidence-based decision making and generating real-world insights to optimise patient outcomes. Strong track record of engaging healthcare professionals, delivering medical education, implementing innovative treatment pathways and collaborating across multidisciplinary stakeholder groups.
Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to solve problems and think strategically.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Clinical Prescriber – Obesity & Digital Health
Numan
2025.09 - Current
- Acted as a subject matter expert in obesity management and related metabolic diseases in order to ensure the safe prescribing and administration medications
- Analysed and interpreted clinical information in order to evaluate patients and safely prescribe obesity medications ( GLP-1)
- Gathered and synthesised real-world insights on clinical practice patterns, treatment paradigms, and unmet needs in obesity management to ensure improved patient access.
- Delivered evidence-based presentations on obesity treatments in order to educate clinicians/ peers on emerging data within obesity and metabolic diseases
- Established peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals within the obesity area
- Responded to unsolicited medical information requests regarding GLP-1s and other weight loss treatments, from patients and healthcare professionals
- Identified educational and training needs of other healthcare professionals and delivered training sessions based on these needs
- Stayed up-to-date with emerging treatment landscape within obesity; understanding emerging and existing scientific literature and treatment guidelines
- Collaborated with clinical, governance, operational and product stakeholders to optimise obesity treatment pathways.
- Supported medicines safety, pharmacovigilance processes and clinical governance activities.
Lead Specialist Pharmacist – Rheumatology & Biologics
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
2021.02 - 2025.05
- Developed medical engagement plans in line with SOPs in collaboration with clinicians and other key opinion leaders.
- Worked with key NHS bodies to ensure patient access to medications in line with emerging data and new evidence.
- Provided accurate responses to unsolicited medical information requests from across five sites.
- Educated clinical trials operations teams about the safe use and prescribing of biologics as new evidence emerged.
- Monitored use of new and emerging treatments within changing disease landscape.
- Attended and presented at Clinical Pharmacy Congress
- Facilitated speaker opportunities within the department for external experts
- Worked within applicable regulations and policies to ensure safe prescribing
- Built strong scientific partnerships with consultants, specialist nurses, pharmacists and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Interpreted clinical trial data, national guidance and emerging evidence to inform treatment decisions and pathway development.
- Generated real-world insights through audits, service evaluation and pathway redesign initiatives.
- Supported local guideline development, formulary submissions and governance processes for high-cost medicines.
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
2019.09 - 2021.02
- Delivered specialist clinical pharmacy services across endocrinology and other medical wards
- Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds and delivered evidence-based recommendations.
- Supported quality improvement projects, medicines safety initiatives and prescribing audits.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Clinical Pharmacy & Independent Prescribing
Cardiff University
/2019 - /2022
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) -
Aston University
/2014 - /2018
Skills
Obesity medicine and GLP-1 therapies expertise
Passion for endocrinology and metabolic medicine
Scientific exchange and communication
Medical education and training
Stakeholder engagement and influence
Clinical evidence appraisal
Cross-functional collaboration
Knowledge of financial and commercial strategy within the NHS
Medical governance and patient safety
Proactive
Independent & team-worker
CLINICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Supported clinical trials involving baricitinib and tocilizumab, including patient identification, protocol implementation, safety monitoring and evidence generation.
Certification
General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) – Independent Prescriber
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Prescriber – Obesity & Digital Health
Numan
2025.09 - Current
Lead Specialist Pharmacist – Rheumatology & Biologics
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
2021.02 - 2025.05
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
2019.09 - 2021.02
Postgraduate Diploma - Clinical Pharmacy & Independent Prescribing
Cardiff University
/2019 - /2022
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) -
Aston University
/2014 - /2018