STEPHANOS DIMITRIOS SCHAFER KAVVADIAS
Licensed Pharmacist
Athens
Summary
I am a graduate of the School of Pharmacy of Athens, specializing in clinical trial analysis and management from Johns Hopkins University. Currently holding the position of Junior Pharmacovigilance Officer , I have also worked in pharmacies in Greece and Luxembourg and participate in international conferences as a volunteer. My education and experience are focused on pharmaceutical and clinical management, with a key emphasis on drug safety
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Junior Pharmacovigilance Officer
DEMO S.A.
09.2025 - Current
- Management and coding of adverse events using MedDRA; evaluation and categorization of these events; updating data and relevant departments; detection of duplicate reports; literature review; data archiving; XEVMPD update; and timely exchange of information with partner companies.
Pharmacist
Vasiliki Kalyva Pharmacy, Athens
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Execution of prescriptions, administration of injections and vaccines, preparation of extemporaneous (galenic) formulations, and supplementary sales.
- Improved patient medication adherence by providing comprehensive counseling and follow-up consultations.
Traineeship Trainee
Vasiliki Kalyva Pharmacy, Athens
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Exposure in the pharmacy system of a local pharmacy. Further exposure to the Greek Heath system, execution of medical prescriptions, further exposure in the preparation of pharmaceutical products
Traineeship Trainee
Pharmacy, "Alexandra" General Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Exposure in the pharmacy system of a major public hospital, execution of pharmaceutical deliveries to different clinics, tracking and inventory
Summer Intern
Pharmacy Gingko
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Summer student job. Practical orientation in pharmacy work. Further exposure to the Luxembourg Heath system, wholesale delivery acceptance, arrangement of pharmaceutical products in the pharmacy, deeper exposure in the preparation of pharmaceutical products.
Summer Intern
Pharmacy Gingko
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Summer student job. Practical orientation in pharmacy work. Further exposure to the Luxembourg Heath system, wholesale delivery acceptance, arrangement of pharmaceutical products in the pharmacy, deeper exposure in the preparation of pharmaceutical products.
Summer Intern
Pharmacy Gingko
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Summer student job. Practical orientation in pharmacy work. Further exposure to the Luxembourg Heath system, wholesale delivery acceptance, arrangement of pharmaceutical products in the pharmacy, initiation to the preparation of pharmaceutical products.
Summer Intern
Pharmacy Gingko
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Summer student job. Practical orientation in pharmacy work. Initiation to the Luxembourg Heath system, wholesale delivery acceptance, arrangement of pharmaceutical products in the pharmacy.
Summer Intern
Pharmacy Vicky Anastassakou-Papadopoulou
07.2012 - 07.2012
- Summer student job. Practical orientation in pharmacy work. Initiation to Greek Heath system prescriptions and payments, wholesale delivery acceptance, arrangement of pharmaceutical products in the pharmacy, intra-pharmacy cooperation, and servicing the public over the counter.
Education
Master of Science - Drug Development: Research, Release And Access
NKUA, School of Medicine
Athens, Greece 04.2001 -
e-learning - Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation
Johns Hopkins University
07.2024
e-learning - Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations
Johns Hopkins University
07.2024
Master of Science - Pharmacy
NKUA, School of Pharmacy
Athens, Greece 04.2001 -
e-learning - Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance
Johns Hopkins University
06.2024
e-learning - Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials
Johns Hopkins University
05.2024
e-learning - Pharmaceutical Marketing
NKUA, Pharmaceutical Marketing
06.2023
High School Diploma -
A’ Arsakio Lyceum of Psychiko
Psychiko, Greece 04.2001 -
Skills
- Proficiency in marketing, sales, and communication
- Ease in forming interpersonal relationships
- Team spirit and cooperation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Work coordination
- Report writing
- Innovation and creativity
- Team coordination and management
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Junior Pharmacovigilance Officer
DEMO S.A.
09.2025 - Current
Pharmacist
Vasiliki Kalyva Pharmacy, Athens
09.2023 - 09.2025
Traineeship Trainee
Vasiliki Kalyva Pharmacy, Athens
10.2020 - 11.2021
Traineeship Trainee
Pharmacy, "Alexandra" General Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2020
Summer Intern
Pharmacy Gingko
07.2019 - 07.2019
Summer Intern
Pharmacy Gingko
07.2018 - 07.2018
Summer Intern
Pharmacy Gingko
07.2017 - 07.2017
Summer Intern
Pharmacy Gingko
07.2016 - 07.2016
Summer Intern
Pharmacy Vicky Anastassakou-Papadopoulou
07.2012 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Drug Development: Research, Release And Access
NKUA, School of Medicine
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Pharmacy
NKUA, School of Pharmacy
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
A’ Arsakio Lyceum of Psychiko
04.2001 -
e-learning - Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation
Johns Hopkins University
e-learning - Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations
Johns Hopkins University
e-learning - Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance
Johns Hopkins University
e-learning - Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials
Johns Hopkins University
e-learning - Pharmaceutical Marketing
NKUA, Pharmaceutical Marketing
ΔΗΜΟΣΙΕΥΣΕΙΣ
- Vitalité, by Advance: "Headache and Migraine, Solutions and Problems," No 78, p.p.12-15, 2025.
- Mediterranean Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Science, Improvement of opioid addiction medication through extended-release naltrexone: a comparative, experimental and laboratory approach, Vol. 3 (1), p.p. 3-5, 2023.
- Review of decentralisation, local government and regional development: "Improvement of opioid addiction medication through extended-release naltrexone: a comparative, experimental, laboratory approach" (Translation of original Greek title), No 104, p.p. 198-201, 2021.