Njeri Kiniaru
@njerikiniaru
Pharmaceutical sales specialist and virologist/microbiologist delivering evidence-based, territory-driven growth in infectious disease therapeutics.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a virologist and microbiologist (MSc Molecular Medicine; BSc First Class Honours Microbiology and Biotechnology) who bridges lab rigor with real-world healthcare impact. At KEMRI, I worked across parasitology and virology, analyzing samples for pathogens such as Cryptosporidium, Echinococcus, Rotavirus, HIV, HPV, Hepatitis, and more—using PCR, ELISA, and standard parasitological methods.
In pharmaceutical sales, I’ve demonstrated strong performance through territory management across major Nairobi hospitals and upcountry accounts, serving as the primary liaison between healthcare practitioners and my company. I contributed to the national launch of Coartem 80/480 adult regimen in Kenya (July 2014) and expanded my PHARMATHEN portfolio at Goodman Agencies from a single product to a multi-product range through structured training, evidence-based discussions, and consistent weekly reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Representative
Goodman Agencies
Sep 2015 - Present (10 years 9 months)
Generated new business and maintained account relationships across the PHARMATHEN product portfolio, serving as the primary liaison with physicians, pediatricians, and general practitioners to support evidence-based prescribing. Managed a Nairobi hospital territory and regional accounts across western Kenya, producing weekly reports with customer feedback, market intelligence, and timely resolutio
Promoted Coartem (artemether and lumefantrine) to healthcare practitioners, building product awareness and supporting positioning as the drug of choice for Plasmodium-related malaria. Contributed to the successful launch of the Coartem 80/480 adult regimen in Kenya on 3 July 2014 and maintained structured weekly reporting across Nairobi and upcountry regions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Science (Molecular Medicine), Molecular Medicine
2014 -
Earned an MSc in Molecular Medicine from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in 2014.
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology and Biotechnology), Microbiology and Biotechnology
2011 -
Grade: First Class Honours
Completed a BSc in Microbiology and Biotechnology with First Class Honours at the University of Nairobi in 2011.
Limuru Girls' High School
KCSE, Secondary Education
2011 -
Completed KCSE at Limuru Girls' High School in 2011.
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Location
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