I am Priyanka Patel, a Mental Health Pharmacist and Medical Affairs professional with deep expertise in CNS, neuropsychiatry and women's health. I have over six decades of clinical and industry experience and a proven track record of translating complex evidence into practical NHS strategies, leading national transformations and fostering strategic partnerships with key decision-makers. I am passionate about shaping care pathways, driving safe use of medicines, and mentoring teams to deliver patient-centered outcomes. I collaborate with clinicians, researchers and industry partners to co-create educational content, digital tools and policy-aligned programs that improve access to innovative therapies and optimize health system performance.

Priyanka Patel

I am Priyanka Patel, a Mental Health Pharmacist and Medical Affairs professional with deep expertise in CNS, neuropsychiatry and women's health. I have over six decades of clinical and industry experience and a proven track record of translating complex evidence into practical NHS strategies, leading national transformations and fostering strategic partnerships with key decision-makers. I am passionate about shaping care pathways, driving safe use of medicines, and mentoring teams to deliver patient-centered outcomes. I collaborate with clinicians, researchers and industry partners to co-create educational content, digital tools and policy-aligned programs that improve access to innovative therapies and optimize health system performance.

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I am Priyanka Patel, a Mental Health Pharmacist and Medical Affairs professional with deep expertise in CNS, neuropsychiatry and women’s health. I have over six decades of clinical and industry experience and a proven track record of translating complex evidence into practical NHS strategies, leading national transformations and fostering strategic partnerships with key decision-makers. I am passionate about shaping care pathways, driving safe use of medicines, and mentoring teams to deliver patient-centered outcomes.

I collaborate with clinicians, researchers and industry partners to co-create educational content, digital tools and policy-aligned programs that improve access to innovative therapies and optimize health system performance.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

National MH Pharmacist Medical Advisor (Field) at Aston's Hospital Services
June 20, 2020 - September 22, 2022
Directed UK-wide field-based medical activities to meet complex provider needs; delivered value-based propositions to senior hospital leaders linking clinical benefits to patient outcomes and service efficiency; identified gaps in guidelines and delivered tailored clinical education.
National MH Pharmacist Medical Advisor (Field) at Bradford District Care / University of Bradford
September 22, 2022 - September 23, 2023
Directed a national scoping review into gender-specific ADHD prescribing trends; identified unmet patient needs; provided data-driven insights to NIHR and NHS leadership; integrated research-led insights into clinical pathways and frontline psychiatric service delivery; translated emerging neuropsychiatric data into clinical protocols and strategic recommendations.
Senior Clinical Leader / Medical Insights Lead at East London NHS Foundation Trust
September 25, 2025 - Present
Provided senior clinical leadership and medical insights to shape mental health services strategy and pathway design across a defined geographic area. Established strategic relationships with senior clinicians and service leaders to support KOL engagement and clinical influence for therapy-area strategy. Led scientific exchange and peer-to-peer education, translating real-world evidence into clinical practice. Led data collection and reporting on adverse events and medicine errors, driving governance and safety improvements. Drove a global digital education platform reaching over 170k stakeholders, increasing adoption of new digital prescribing tools by 35%. Spearheaded Trust-wide adoption of a new depot and collaborated with industry partners to optimize market access. Supported NHS/NICE-aligned priorities to inform policy and education.

Education

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Qualifications

Master of Pharmacy
August 1, 2013 - July 1, 2017
MRPharmS
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
M Pharm
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
PgCert
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Independent Prescriber
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
MRPharmS
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
M Pharm
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
PgCert
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Independent Prescriber
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Government, Education, Professional Services
    paper Social Media Collaboration with Loop Earplugs

    I collaborated with Loop Earplugs on a sponsored video showcasing their new Loop Switch product.

    paper Medical Education of new ADHD medication

    I created a medical education video detailing a new ADHD medication -

    paper Soar Beyond - Medical Poster

    I created a medical poster to guide clinicals on assessment recommendations with both ADHD and mental health in mind

    paper Stardust App Collaboration

    I collaborated with Stardust to share their app, highlighting the benefits for neurodivergent women -