Sagun Sharma
@sagunsharma
Master of Public Health with 6 years' experience in healthcare, behavioral health research, and health policy.
What I'm looking for
I am a Master of Public Health professional with six years of experience in healthcare, behavioral health research, and health policy, specializing in policy research and pharmacoeconomics.
In my current role as a Policy Advisor III I analyze prescription drug supply chains, ensure data accuracy from manufacturers and PBMs, and produce policy briefs, reports, and presentations that inform decision-making. I have led large-scale systematic reviews, managed project timelines, and developed policy recommendations focused on affordability and health equity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Policy Advisor III
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Performs pharmacoeconomics and prescription drug supply chain policy research for the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, ensuring data accuracy from manufacturers, wholesalers, carriers, and PBMs to inform affordability reviews and annual savings reports.
Research Assistant
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Oct 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Contributed to a high-potency cannabis systematic review, screening 40,000+ articles and extracting data from 400+ studies using DistillerSR, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses and health equity checks to inform policy recommendations.
Lead QMAP/Caregiver
The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022 (4 years 6 months)
Managed resident care and supervised caregiving staff, administered medications, trained new employees, and navigated Medicaid policies to ensure residents received appropriate services and maintain compliance with infection control guidelines.
Education
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Colorado School of Public Health, Anschutz Medical Campus
Master of Public Health, Community and Behavioral Health
Activities and societies: Completed capstone project and practicum; served as research assistant on a high-potency cannabis study.
Master of Public Health in Community and Behavioral Health completed in May 2023 with coursework and practicum focused on community and behavioral health.
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Business and a Certificate in Public Health, completed in May 2020.
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