Deedee Xu
Toronto,Canada
Summary
A results driven Ontario-licensed Part A pharmacist with extensive experience in interpreting, analyzing and presenting complex scientific and clinical data into clear, concise, and personalized information. Therapeutic area experience includes dermatology, oncology, rare diseases, psychiatry. Passionate about building and fostering relationships with patients, industry leaders, key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals in ultimately making a positive impact on the healthcare landscape and optimize patient care that is reflective of current medical opinion. A strong collaborator with physicians and experienced in territory management as a consultant pharmacist.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reviewer
Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (PAAB)
11.2021 - Current
- Oversees more than 45 products and provide regulatory pre-clearance reviews for wide range of therapeutic areas for promotional and educational materials for healthcare professionals, patients and consumers (DTC) to ensure accurate, ethical, balanced and reflective of current therapeutic landscape while compliant with the PAAB code
- Analyze and interpret complex scientific information and publications (clinical trials, product monographs, data on file, secondary and tertiary literature etc..) presented in advertising to ensure accuracy and alignment with pre-clearance guidelines
- Successfully completes product launch campaigns in a timely manner by working closely with clients to ensure their objectives are met without compromising regulatory compliance
- Provide comprehensive guidance to pharmaceutical industry representatives and marketing agencies regarding various topics including advertising and creative concepts, regulations, application of the PAAB code and queries concerning ongoing files
- Collaborate with other reviewers, pharmaceutical companies, industry leaders and marketing agencies in a cross-functional manner to develop strategies with the goal of reaching pre-clearance acceptance
- Active member of PAAB 3.0 national educational workshops for Toronto and Montreal
- Facilitates in ongoing development of external training and educational content
- Active member of social and vacation committees
Pharmacist prep board exam assessor
Pharmachieve
01.2015 - Current
- Assess and provide constructive feedback to pharmacy students during mock OSCE board exam
- Assist in creating educational content and case scenarios that are reflective of current pharmacy practice
Clinical Consultant Pharmacist
CareRX Pharmacy
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Acted as liaison and maintained strong client relationships with over 30 geriatric homes by understanding their needs, and working closely and collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care
- Traveled across Ontario to facilitate and lead various therapeutic drug committees, engaging in scientific and clinical discussions and educating healthcare professionals on a diverse range of health-related topics
- Provided superior clinical expertise to physicians and nurses and guide clients in clinical best practices and evidence-based methods in the geriatric population
- Manage provincial regulatory compliance via on-site evaluations, audits, medication education, and training aligned with company’s policies and procedures
- Ensures medication incidents and adverse drug reactions are processed in a timely manner to identify gaps in clinical practice and assist clients in building action plans
Clinical Consultant Pharmacist
MediSystem Pharmacy
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Developed and revamped the Medical Directives policy for 2 nursing homes, which allowed for timely access and delivery of symptom relief medications to patients
- Provided clinical support during rounds with physicians to address and resolve therapeutic issues
- Acted as Chair of Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee and was an integral member of multidisciplinary care conferences, regulatory meetings and therapeutic committees (e.g Falls committee, Behaviour/Antipsychotic committee) and led clinical discussions around managing high-risk patients
- Analyzed and extracted information from drug utilization reports to help deprescribe and compress medications to optimize medication therapy
- Trained and mentored new consultant pharmacists and pharmacy students
Operations Pharmacist
Medisystem Pharmacy
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed time efficiently to ensure all tasks are completed within deadlines in a fast-paced and high prescription volume environment
- Educated and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy students
- A major contributor to editing and completing the Anticoagulation Toolkit as part of an online resource for the organization's nationwide portal
- Provided therapeutic and clinical recommendations/counseling to physicians and nurses when appropriate
Staff Pharmacist
OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE PHARMACY
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Compounded various types of medications including hormone creams, tablets, capsules and suspensions without technician support
- Managed and oversaw day-to-day operations of the pharmacy including budgeting, purchasing, control and security of all inventories and supplies
- Worked collaboratively with clinic staff and physicians and dispensed all prescriptions with accuracy
Relief Pharmacist
SHOPPERS DRUG MART, LOBLAWS, PHARMASAVE
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Administered flu vaccines confidently
- Answered therapeutic questions and recommended OTC items with evidence-based information
- Able to work efficiently under pressure during peak hours while focusing on customer needs and satisfaction
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Sandermoen School of Business, University of Fredericton
Online2024
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia11.2012
Skills
- Pharmaceutical Marketing and Communications
- Scientific Analysis
- Training and Education
- Cross-functional and Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Fostering Relationships
- Direct patient Care
- Evidence-based Medicine
- Clinical Consultations
- Networking skills
- Brand messaging
- Written Communication
Certification
- Part A pharmacist registered with OCP
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED certified
- Injection certified
Timeline
Reviewer
Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (PAAB)
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Consultant Pharmacist
CareRX Pharmacy
10.2020 - 11.2021
Clinical Consultant Pharmacist
MediSystem Pharmacy
02.2017 - 02.2020
Operations Pharmacist
Medisystem Pharmacy
03.2015 - 01.2017
Pharmacist prep board exam assessor
Pharmachieve
01.2015 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE PHARMACY
07.2014 - 03.2015
Relief Pharmacist
SHOPPERS DRUG MART, LOBLAWS, PHARMASAVE
07.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Sandermoen School of Business, University of Fredericton
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Queensland
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