Zakia-Corria Datcher

Background

About Zakia-Corria Datcher

Zakia Corria is a snowbird who loves her family, the sun, and the science of specialty medications. She grew up in Madison, VA, but escaped the cold every winter to soak up the Miami heat. She is a Specialty Clinical Pharmacist and Sales/Marketing Consultant who knows all about her biologics. Whether it’s asthma, infectious diseases, immunology, oncology, or hemophilia, she has a passion for helping patients and physicians find the best treatment options. She is responsible for providing seamless patient transitions, patient education/intervention, and antimicrobial stewardship, making sure that every patient gets the care they need and deserve. She mentors pharmacy students, Civil Air Patrol cadets, and their 3 daughters, sharing her wisdom and experience with the next generation of leaders. She is an active member of the Association of American Indian Physicians, Indian Pharmacists Association, and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, where she contributes to the advancement of her field and culture. She has published and presented on various topics related to DNA molecular biology, proving that she is not only a pharmacist, but also a scientist. When she is not busy saving lives and making discoveries, she enjoys attending her tribe’s pow wow’s, reading books, riding horses and motorcycles, watching Formula 1 races, traveling the world, and volunteering for Angel Flights and Pilots & Paws, flying with her husband and their furry friends. Zakia Corria is a woman of many talents and passions, and she is always ready for a new adventure. As a Specialty Pharmacy Operations Pharmacist and Specialty Sales Consultant, Zakia: • Enhances team strategy, drives high performance, and builds highly motivated / skilled workgroups • Aligns business, ops, & sales for problem solving in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment • Exceeds budgetary goals through economical solutions, cost containment, restructuring, project management, and increasing market capture • Cultivates relationships with referral sources including Hospital Executives, Case Managers, Physicians, and Business Account Executives • History of build-outs for new/upcoming Specialty/Infusion Center Pharmacies Core competencies include: • Clinical Intervention • Savings & Efficiency Improvements • Leadership Communication • Change Management Skills • Antimicrobial Stewardship • Root Cause Analysis Programs • Prior Authorization and Appeals • Strong Clinical Background • Investigational New Drug Experience • Preceptor/Educating Pharmacy Students