
Pharm. Maryam Imam is an eminent clinical pharmacist, researcher, and healthcare innovator, whose impactful contributions to pharmacy practice, public health, and clinical research continue to advance healthcare delivery. With over eight years of dynamic experience, she is a leading figure in addressing health disparities and fostering equitable access to quality care.
A proud alumna of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, where she earned her Bachelor of Pharmacy, and Bayero University, Kano, where she attained a master’s degree in Health Economics, Imam’s academic achievements reflect her untiring commitment to excellence. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the prestigious Medical College of Wisconsin, USA, her research focuses on the intersections of pharmacy, public health, and health economics. Her work seeks to tackle pressing global challenges, such as healthcare accessibility and equity, using innovative and data-driven approaches.
Imam’s professional journey is as diverse as it is impressive. She has held pivotal roles, including clinical pharmacist, associate research assistant, and superintendent pharmacist. Her expertise extends to disease management programmes, medication adherence strategies, and community health outreach, demonstrating a deep-seated commitment to improving patient outcomes.
Her research portfolio is equally robust, centred on the generation of real-world evidence to inform chronic disease management and health policy decisions. Her areas of specialisation include health economics, pharmacoeconomic evaluations, electronic health record (EHR) analysis, administrative claims data utilisation, and the delivery of patient-centred care.
A passionate advocate for capacity building and knowledge sharing, Imam is deeply involved in community outreach initiatives that promote health literacy and preventive care. She has earned an array of certifications in global health, leadership, and pharmaceutical supply chain management, further underscoring her multifaceted expertise.
Imam is an esteemed member of several professional organisations, including the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), the American Public Health Association (APHA), the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR/HEOR), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN). Her active engagement with these bodies reflects her commitment to advancing the pharmacy profession and addressing global health challenges.
As a leader at MJay Pharmaceutical Limited, Pharm. Maryam Imam leverages her skills to optimise pharmaceutical supply chains and address systemic healthcare inequities. Guided by her vision of improving health outcomes, she consistently strives to advance innovative and patient-focused solutions that resonate with her overarching goal of transforming lives through equitable healthcare delivery.