Yvette Tah
Yvette Tah, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacologist is an experienced Medical Science Liaison, Pharmacovigilance Scientist, and Drug Safety Officer based in Methuen, Massachusetts. With over 13 years of expertise in clinical trial management, drug safety surveillance, and medical affairs, she has demonstrated proficiency in adverse event evaluation, signal detection, and benefit-risk assessment in accordance with global regulatory standards. Yvette excels at translating complex scientific and safety data into actionable insights, ensuring both patient safety and organizational goals are prioritized.
Yvette’s career journey began from the ground up. She started as a Program Director at Vinfen Corporation, managing over five programs and 50 staff members, advocating for persons with disabilities and mental health challenges, coordinating medical appointments, and developing policies, procedures, and budgets to ensure effective program operations. While pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at the University of New England, she completed multiple hospital internships across critical care, emergency, acute care, and outpatient pharmacy settings. After graduation, she joined Novartis Pharmaceuticals in a fellowship program, managing several clinical trials and earning a Certificate in Clinical Research Management through Regis College. She currently works with RxKnowledge PLLC, educating healthcare providers on medication therapies and contributing to pharmacovigilance, while also serving as a substance use counselor, applying her clinical expertise in community-focused care.
A committed advocate for evidence-based medical engagement, Yvette combines clinical knowledge with leadership in quality improvement, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance. She is focused on advancing within the pharmaceutical industry while building her own business, emphasizing financial independence and professional growth. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, she continues to leverage her expertise to inform clinical decisions, educate healthcare providers, and drive innovations in pharmacovigilance and medical affairs.
• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
• Study Operational Management Certification
• Certificate, Clinical Research Management
• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - BS, Pharmaceutical Sciences
• University of New England - PharmD
• Women in Science Association (WEST)
What do you attribute your success to?
As a single mom, I think for me, the drive is what attributes to my success. I had all my kids before I went to pharmacy school, and I came out with a strong GPA. I looked at where I came from, I knew I had nothing, but I was seeking for more. That was my drive. And then, even when I had setbacks along the way, I had failures and all those things, that flexibility came into play. It's a broad degree, so I asked myself, what else can I do? Where can I go? That mindset of being flexible and willing to explore new opportunities, rather than getting stuck in one way, has been key to everything I've accomplished.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My biggest advice, based on my experience and especially what I am struggling with, is that it's not what you have, it's who you know. Don't focus only on having the certificates, but also work on building your network. Try to network, because that plays a very important role, especially in the current society in which we live. Secondly, if Plan A doesn't work for you, don't give up. Never give up. Always look at the opportunities that are right in front of you, rather than holding on to what is not working for you. Have the mindset and be willing to be flexible. Be willing to be open to new things, be willing to be open to new opportunities. Don't get stuck in one way because you feel like, this is what I have, this is how it should go.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
As a Christian, I have a passion in the women's ministry, and I believe in women empowering women. When I hear influential women, it means a lot to me. Back in the days, even here in the States, women were looked upon like a woman should not be equal to a man, a woman should not be making as much as a man. So to see women that are influential, women that are willing to stand for themselves and not depend on someone means a lot. My theme in life has always been women empowering women.