Sara Spencer, PharmD
Upstate N.Y. Clinical and Scientific Liaison
Otsuka Pharmaceutical
Sara Asif Spencer is the Upstate N.Y. clinical and scientific liaison (CSL) for Otsuka Pharmaceutical. As a central nervous system (CNS) CSL, she focuses on psychiatric and neurological clinical initiatives and education.
Spencer is originally from West Nyack, New York, and received her doctor of pharmacy degree from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Her interest in patient care and improving therapeutic outcomes led her to pursue a master's of science in pharmacy from the University of Florida. She went on to complete an accredited PGY1 managed care residency at the Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP) in Albany, New York.
Before her current role, Spencer was the director of experiential education and clinical assistant professor at the 91社区 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Johnson City. She has a diverse pharmacy background with expertise at both the patient and population levels. She has developed and implemented patient care strategies and clinical programs across various settings including community, institutional, and managed care pharmacy. Spencer is passionate about the progression of pharmacy and developing ambitious, well-rounded future pharmacists.