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Vruti Patel, PharmD, BCMAS

Dr. Patel received her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in St. Louis, MO and is a registered Pharmacist in IL. She is also a Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist and received her certificate from the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs.

Vruti served on the Xeris’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Team, Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) Midwest Chapter leadership team, Walgreens AsianConnect Leadership Team and has represented Xeris Pharmaceuticals at the Illinois BioGENEius competition by serving as a judge for high school students.

Vruti’s career journey includes diverse roles in the pharmaceutical and retail sectors, such as:
Xeris Pharmaceuticals: Senior, Regional Medical Affairs Director, as well as Regional Medical Affairs Director
Walgreens Corporate Headquarters: Manager, Pharmacy & Retail Operations, Change Management Consultant, and Clinical Pharmacist
Walgreens: Community Retail Pharmacist

Practice Setting Expertise, Includes:
• Pharmacy Operations
• Hospital Practice
• Community Retail
• Medical Affairs
• Medical Information
• Medical Education
• Medical Science Liaison
• Commercial/Sales
• Patient Advocacy
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Pharmacy Consultant

Why I Love to Coach:
Having navigated the transition from direct patient care to corporate strategy and now to the pharmaceutical industry, I deeply understand the unique challenges and opportunities pharmacists face when considering diverse career paths. I've been in your shoes, striving to leverage my clinical background in new and impactful ways.

This personal journey is precisely why I love to coach other pharmacists. I find immense fulfillment in guiding talented individuals through their career transitions, helping them identify their strengths, explore new possibilities beyond traditional pharmacy roles, and build the confidence to pursue a fulfilling career. Whether it's refining communication skills, understanding corporate dynamics, or strategic networking, I'm passionate about sharing the insights and strategies that helped me successfully evolve my own career, empowering others to find their ideal professional fit.

My goal is simple: to help you navigate your career path and successfully transition into a fulfilling role that aligns with your professional aspirations and personal values.
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