Benjamin Marks
Canberra,ACT
Summary
- A pharmacist at the Therapeutic Goods Administration with regulatory and evaluation experience in the Pharmacist Evaluation Section.
- A community pharmacist with comprehensive knowledge in pharmacology and well established interprofessional connections, a strong patient base and a patient centered focus.
- A senior advisor at the University of Canberra with a proven performance record delivering major recruitment projects that support the university's strategic plan.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Therapeutic Goods Administration
11.2021 - Current
- Strong understanding of the evaluation process, including the use of relevant software and programs.
- Strong understanding of the legislation as well as guidance and quality assurance documents that govern decision making in the Pharmacist Evaluation Section.
- Experienced in evaluating minor variations including safety related requests and preparing legislative documents.
- Entry level experience of more complex evaluations such as those with data.
- Demonstrated effective liaison with relevant TGA stakeholders to meet deadlines and achieve organisational objectives, including expedited COVID-19 treatments.
- Comprehensive review of Consumer Medicines Information documents for major Category 1 submissions.
- Improved the efficiency of business processes, such as the decision letter process.
- Experienced in assessing the appropriateness of tradename proposals.
- Demonstrated ability to amend provisional ARTG records in alignment with guidelines.
Pharmacist
Cooleman Court Pharmacy & Men's Health Down Under
11.2018 - Current
- Demonstrated comprehensive collaboration with specialists, general practitioners & allied health professionals.
- Provided extensive patient history reviews and medication checks to achieve quality use of medicines.
- Delivered novel drug preparations with urologists and sterile compounding pharmacists to enhance patient outcomes. Performed over 500 specialised urological consultations.
- Expanded the scope of practice for pharmacists by providing advanced urological community care and treatment.
- Demonstrated a high level of professional judgment and problem solving.
Domestic Advisor
Global Student Recruitment, University Of Canberra
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Project managed and successfully delivered large scale events.
- Effectively consulted, liaised and negotiated with internal and external stakeholders.
- Developed high level and formal marketing and communication material.
- Formulated relevant project documentation and reports.
- Supported the development of strategic plans, budgeting and performance indicators.
Senior Advisor
Global Student Recruitment, University Of Canberra
07.2021 - Current
- Project managed and successfully delivered large scale events including the University's largest recruitment event.
- Effectively consulted, liaised and negotiated with internal and external stakeholders.
- Led high level marketing and communication campaigns.
- Formulated relevant project documentation and reports.
- Developed strategic plans, budgeting and performance indicators.
Education
Diploma of Project Management (in Progress) -
PROMANTT
Pharmacist General Registration -
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
11.2019
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University of Canberra
12.2018
Bachelor of Physical And Health Ed (1st Year) -
University Of Wollongong
Certificate III & IV Personal Training -
FIA
Skills
- Strong understanding of the operations, evaluation process and legislation relevant to the Therapeutic Goods Administration
- Established professional relationships with various sections across the TGA to maximise collaboration and improve business efficiency
- Comprehensive knowledge in pharmacology with a major in pharmacotherapeutics
- Meticulous patient history review and medication processing to mitigate or eliminate drug risks
- Proficient in pharmacy practice, centered around quality use of medicines and the prevention and optimal management of acute and chronic disease
- Experienced in a supervisory role, project management and large scale stakeholder engagement
Accomplishments
- Annual GSR Awards - Rising Star
- ACT Men's Health Award - MHDU
- Academic Undergraduate Scholarship
- Dean's Scholar
Additional Information
Referee 1
Name: Fiona Turk
Position: Director, Pharmacist Evaluation Section, Prescription Medicines Authorisation Branch, Therapeutic Goods Administration
Contact number: 0404 515 904
Contact email: fiona.turk@health.gov.au
Referee 2
Name: Nick Anasson
Position: Business Development Manager, Domestic Student Recruitment, University of Canberra
Contact number: 0404 319 214
Contact email: nick.anasson@canberra.edu.au
Timeline
Pharmacist
Therapeutic Goods Administration
11.2021 - Current
Senior Advisor
Global Student Recruitment, University Of Canberra
07.2021 - Current
Domestic Advisor
Global Student Recruitment, University Of Canberra
01.2020 - 07.2021
Pharmacist
Cooleman Court Pharmacy & Men's Health Down Under
11.2018 - Current
Diploma of Project Management (in Progress) -
PROMANTT
Pharmacist General Registration -
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Physical And Health Ed (1st Year) -
University Of Wollongong
Certificate III & IV Personal Training -
FIA
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