Radha Manian

Radha Manian is an experienced pharmacist and academic leader based in Tempe, Arizona, with a strong background in clinical pharmacy, biological sciences, and research. She holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from Madurai Kamaraj University and has built a distinguished career spanning hospital pharmacy, long-term care, academic instruction, and pharmaceutical operations. With over two decades of professional experience, she has worked across diverse healthcare systems, including Walgreens Boots Alliance and multiple hospital and clinical settings, where she specialized in medication management, patient safety, and evidence-based pharmaceutical care.

Radha’s career reflects a deep commitment to both clinical excellence and education. She has served in roles ranging from staff pharmacist to visiting professor, where she has taught pharmacology and biochemistry, mentored students, and contributed to curriculum and program development. Her work in clinical environments has included responsibilities such as formulary management, dosage optimization, medication therapy monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes. She has also contributed to academic research and publications in pharmaceutical sciences, including work on formulary management systems and immunopharmacology.

Alongside her clinical and academic achievements, Radha is passionate about advancing healthcare through mentorship, research, and innovation. She has continued to remain active in professional development, pursuing certifications and engaging with academic and clinical networks even during periods of medical leave. Known for her analytical expertise and dedication to patient-centered care, she is focused on returning to clinical practice while continuing to mentor emerging professionals and contribute to advancements in pharmacy practice and healthcare systems.

• India - Ph.D. in Biology
• Nebraska - M.S. in Biochemistry
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - B.S. in Pharmacy

• Revenue Cycle Management in Pharmacy Certification
• American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP)
• Billing and Contracting for Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services Certification
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy
• Teaching and Learning Certification
• Travel Health Certification
• American Pharmacists Association
• Pharmacy-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment Certification
• Anticoagulation Services Certification
• Psychiatric Care Services Certification
• Medication Therapy Management Certification

• American College of Clinical Pharmacy
• American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP)
• Arizona Pharmacy Association (ACPA)

Co-authored an article on : Formulary Management Challenges and Opportunities: 2020 and Beyond – An Opinion Paper from the Drug Information PRN
Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy · Oct 6, 2020
Formulary management systems serve to ensure that medications are rigorously evaluated for efficacy, safety and value. The increasing complexity of formulary systems and the broadening of items that may be considered for formulary placement to include medical devices, radiopharmaceuticals, radiologic contrast, herbal, homeopathic, aromatherapy, pharmacogenomics, biosimilars follow-on biologics, specialty drugs and rare disease treatment poses unique challenges and opportunity for the development of innovative formulary management processes. Formulary management strategies have evolved to address .... ..... ....… more

Suppressed proliferation of lymphatic tissues in Diabetic and adrenalectomized-diabetic rats
Immunopharmacology