Liza-Marié Schutte
Medical Sales Representative
Sedgefield
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Language
Work History
Medical sales representative: Nutrition (Southern Cape Region)
SANULAC Nutritionals
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Quarterly sales budget achieved.
- Call rate and coverage exceed expectation.
- Assisted with the set-up of and article writing for the SANULAC HCP Website: www.expertcommunitynetwork.co.za
- Set up Garden Route Paediatric Forum (104 active members)
- 2023: Awarded Top Five Representative of the Year
- 2024: Awarded Region of the Year (Western Cape)
- 2025: Awarded Region of the Year (Western Cape)
Specialist representative: Vaccines and Nutrition
Aspen Pharmacare
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Sales budget achieved for both vaccines and nutrition.
- Call rate and coverage exceed expectation.
- 2017: Awarded Nutritionals Division Representative of the Year
Clinical Pharmacist, Medical Affairs
Aspen Pharmacare
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Responses to medical information queries
- Review and approval of marketing and training material for medical accuracy
- Compilation of detailed clinical recommendations to Regulatory Affairs (registered and new products)
- Initiation, compilation and amending of package inserts
- SASOCP Treasurer
- Student: M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy (Year 4, final year – graduated 2015)
- Dissertation:
- The safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of two Nevirapine prophylactic regimens in HIV-exposed, preterm, low birth weight babies
- Attended:
- SASOCP ICU Workshop (10 May 2014)
- South African Society of Travel Medicine (SASTM) Course in Travel Vaccines (14 – 17 May 2014)
- SASOCP Annual Conference (19 – 22 June 2014)
- World Conference on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (16 – 18 July 2014)
- Vaccines for Africa Initiative (VACFA) course (10 – 14 November 2014)
Full time lecturer
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Course co-coordinator GIT Module – Taught nutrition to 2nd year B. Pharm students
- SASOCP Treasurer
- Member of South African Vaccination and Immunisation centre (SAVIC)
- Student: M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy (Year 3)
- Attended:
- WHO 5th Regional Vaccinology course ( 27 May – 1 June 2013)
- SASOCP Annual Conference (6 – 9 June 2013)
School of Pharmacy: Full time lecturer
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Course co-coordinator GIT Module
- SASOCP Treasurer
- Member of South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre (SAVIC)
- Student: M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy (Year 2)
- Attended:
- WHO workshop – strengthening of Current Immunisation Practices within Pre-service Curricula of Health Professionals in South Africa (28 – 29 Nov 2012)
School of Pharmacy: Part-time Senior lecturer
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Conference Convenor of the inaugural South African Society of Clinical Pharmacy (SASOCP) Conference, Kievitskroon, 2 – 5 July.
- SASOCP Treasurer
- Student: M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy (Year 1)
Pharmacist – Unit manager (level 9)
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Daily supply of medicines to out-patients
- Daily supply of medicines to patients in wards
- School of Pharmacy: Part-time Senior lecturer
Pharmacist (level 8)
Knysna Sub-District Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Daily supply of medicines to wards, clinic and HIV/AIDS clinic
- Successfully completed USAID HIV/AIDS Pharmaceutical Management course
Locum Pharmacist
Various pharmacies
01.2006 - 01.2007
Regional Pharmacy Coordinator
Pick 'n Pay Hyper Support Office
01.2005 - 01.2005
- Overseeing six pharmacies
- Setting the standards
- Budgeting
- Operational assistance
- Assisting in opening of new pharmacies
- Organising promotional events like fashion shows, health days and pensioner activities
- Complete Pick 'n Pay course in Conflict & Grievance Procedures
- Complete Pick 'n Pay Management with Intent course
Part of project team: First Pick 'n Pay owned pharmacies
Pick 'n Pay Hyper Support Office
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Appointed as responsible pharmacist
- Compile job descriptions, salary and status, scale of benefits for each staff member
- Staff recruitment, interviews and appointment
- Compile standard operating procedures
- Compile “blue files” – on the job training modules for each staff member
- Complete WITS course in Primary HIV/AIDS training for pharmacists
Pharmacy Manager
Pick 'n Pay Faerie Glen Hypermarket
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Stock ordering, receiving, capturing
- Management of waste
- Staff recruitment
- Staff management
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Promotional activity planning
- Customer service
- Complete Computer Courses in:
- Microsoft Word (basic)
- Microsoft Excel (basic)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (basic)
- Complete Pick 'n Pay course in Presentation Skills
- Complete Pick 'n Pay Manager Survival Kit course
- Complete WITS course in HIV/AIDS Testing and Counselling for pharmacists
Regional Franchise Manager and Training Manager
Healthpharm Support Office
01.2003 - 01.2003
- Dispensary management
- Pharmacy ethics
- Shelf maintenance and consumer behaviour
- Unisolv systems
- Stock ordering procedures
- Medical aid management
- Skills Development Facilitator
Dispensary Manager
Healthpharm Northmead Square
01.2002 - 01.2002
- Medicine dispensing
- Stock ordering
- Stock control – expired stock
- Daily reports
Locum Pharmacist
Healthpharm Northmead Square
01.2000 - 01.2002
Cabin Attendant
British Airways/ Comair
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Cabin service and customer care
- Emergency procedures
- Complete Netcare First Aid training course
- Complete Connemara Service Excellence Program
Locum Pharmacist
Kembirch Pharmacross
01.1999 - 01.1999
Pharmacy intern
Panorama Medi-Clinic
01.1998 - 01.1998
- Hospital dispensing
- Retail dispensing
- Stock control - medicine and surgical
- Complete training as Drug Wise Counsellor
- Completed Pharmaco – economics course at Potchefstroom University
Education
M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy - undefined
Sefako Makgato Health Sciences University
01-2015
B. Pharm Degree - undefined
University of Potchefstroom (now NWU)
01-1997
Senior Certificate - undefined
Akasia High School
01-1993
Skills
Client education
Sales pitching
Market analysis
Client relationship management
References
- Andries, Gous, Prof, 0832874421, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), Head of Department
- Hannelie, Meyer, Prof, 0836290678, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), Programme Coordinator M. Pharm Public Health
- Corne, Coetzee, 0834611985, Aspen Pharmacare, Medical Information Lead
- Robert, de Kock, 0795040981, SANULAC Nutritionals, Cape Team RSM Nutrition
Interests
Travelling and writing
DECLARATION
I am a hardworking, self-driven individual who strives to do my best at any task assigned to me. I value the benefits of teamwork and lead by example. My positive attitude towards life leads to positive team outcomes.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
- CAREER:
- Healthpharm – Regional Franchise Manager
- Pick a Pay Faerie Glen – Pharmacy Manager
- Pick ‘n Pay Hyper – Regional Pharmacy Coordinator
- Steve Biko Academic Hospital – Out Patient Unit Manager
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University – B. Pharm. Module Coordinator
FIELDS OF INTEREST
- Paediatric Pharmacology and PK/PD
- Immunisation and Vaccines
- GIT Pharmacology and Nutrition
- Immunotherapy and Biological treatment options
Timeline
Medical sales representative: Nutrition (Southern Cape Region)
SANULAC Nutritionals
01.2019 - 01.2026
Specialist representative: Vaccines and Nutrition
Aspen Pharmacare
01.2016 - 01.2018
Clinical Pharmacist, Medical Affairs
Aspen Pharmacare
08.2014 - 01.2015
Full time lecturer
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
01.2013 - 01.2013
School of Pharmacy: Full time lecturer
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
01.2012 - 01.2012
School of Pharmacy: Part-time Senior lecturer
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
01.2011 - 01.2011
Pharmacist – Unit manager (level 9)
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2010
Pharmacist (level 8)
Knysna Sub-District Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
Locum Pharmacist
Various pharmacies
01.2006 - 01.2007
Regional Pharmacy Coordinator
Pick 'n Pay Hyper Support Office
01.2005 - 01.2005
Part of project team: First Pick 'n Pay owned pharmacies
Pick 'n Pay Hyper Support Office
01.2004 - 01.2004
Pharmacy Manager
Pick 'n Pay Faerie Glen Hypermarket
01.2004 - 01.2004
Regional Franchise Manager and Training Manager
Healthpharm Support Office
01.2003 - 01.2003
Dispensary Manager
Healthpharm Northmead Square
01.2002 - 01.2002
Locum Pharmacist
Healthpharm Northmead Square
01.2000 - 01.2002
Cabin Attendant
British Airways/ Comair
01.2000 - 01.2001
Locum Pharmacist
Kembirch Pharmacross
01.1999 - 01.1999
Pharmacy intern
Panorama Medi-Clinic
01.1998 - 01.1998
M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy - undefined
Sefako Makgato Health Sciences University
B. Pharm Degree - undefined
University of Potchefstroom (now NWU)
Senior Certificate - undefined
Akasia High School