Dr Sylvia Shakwane

• Reduced medical costs by 18% by introducing clinical governance and tools.
• Introduced clinical research enablement through phase 4 clinical trials and targeted conferencing.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and sustainability.
• Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability an
• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.

• Formulated and introduced medical advisory services, clinical research, medical protocols, tariffs, and clinical policy.
• Established a multidisciplinary team of medical experts providing mentorship, support, and guidance.
• Reduced medical spend by 15% by introducing medicine formularies, clinical coding, service provider agreements, and fixed rates.

• Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to medical and governmental affairs for client organizations.
• Created targeted and innovative medical strategies for the reduction of medical costs.
• Increased market and govermental affairs access for clients by 40%.

• Led research initiatives aimed at advancing scientific knowledge in Immunology relevant to population health management goals.
• Established strong partnerships with key opinion leaders for better resource sharing, collaboration, and support in achieving common goals.
• Spearheaded initiatives that increased patient satisfaction scores with Humira, while maintaining pharmacovigilance.
• Promoted a culture of learning by fostering ongoing training of team members on current medical advancements in Immunology.
• Ensured seamless communication among Humira brand team members during critical decision-making processes, resulting in more effective strategies.

• The main purpose of this role was to manage clinical and financial risk plans aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring sustainable long-term success for the organization.
• Increased client Scheme satisfaction through consistent communication and timely resolution of concerns.

Improved representation of Association members at governmental and non-governmental Reulatory platforms.

• Improved Member satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt Regulatory issues resolution, and continuous process improvements.

• Improved medical advisory support by conducting comprehensive literature reviews and raising awareness of key medical issues.

• Reviewed literature and facilitated discussion to develop and maintain ongoing medical knowledge for staff members.

• Increased patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, clear communication, and empathetic bedside manner.
• Diagnosed and treated patients presenting with emergencies.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical processes and enhance overall patient care standards.
• Enhanced collaboration among healthcare team members for optimal patient care delivery.

Investigator in Phase 1 and 2 HIV vaccine trials, managing HIV patients, and collecting and analyzing clinical data.