Brandan Soo
Belfield,VIC
Summary
Experienced pharmacist with expertise in oncology care, high-cost drug management, and clinical collaboration. Skilled in navigating PBS, TGA ARTG, and funding frameworks, optimizing medication access through Compassionate Access and PFPs. Proven ability to resolve treatment issues, lead clinical reviews, and work with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Oncology Pharmacist
Epworth Freemasons Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Management of High-Cost Drugs, including PBS, Compassionate Access (e.g., MSD's Nivolumab (Opdivo)), Cost-share programs (e.g., Roche's Pertuzumab (Perjeta)), and Product Familiarisation Programs (PFPs) (e.g., Pfizer's Elranatamab (Elrexfio) PFP). Expertly navigate PBS authority, TGA ARTG, and local funding frameworks and coordinate with pharmaceutical companies (e.g., J&J, Merck, BMS, Taiho) to organise medication access through various programs.
- Private Health Fund applications and reimbursements for non-PBS medications and non-Medicare patients through liaising with High-Cost Drugs department. Familiar with health funds such as Bupa, Medibank, AHSA (e.g., AIA, Australian Unity, Teachers Health Fund). Proficient in TGA license categories, license status, and ARTG IDs, ensuring facilitation of health fund applications.
- Oncology treatment order screening and clinical review to ensure dosing accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Collaborate with more than 10 clinical consultant oncologists and haematologists to tailor regimens for more than 40 patients every day. Provide guidance on authority prescription regulations, ensuring compliance with PBS criteria.
- Lead daily handover meetings with ANUMs/NUMs, reviewing treatment schedules, order changes, and clinical issues. Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Developed and conducted educational programs to enhance healthcare professionals'' knowledge of oncology treatments.
Second-in-command (2-IC) Aseptic Services Pharmacist
Box Hill Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Lead and supervise aseptic teams, prioritize and allocate tasks concerning manufacturing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, clinical trial products and other infusion drugs. Act as delegate to the Senior Aseptic Pharmacist and serve as a key point of reference within the aseptic unit.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO14644, and hospital-specific standards, maintaining audit readiness and operational integrity of the aseptic suite.
- Identify and resolve complex compounding issues, including formulation discrepancies, equipment failures (e.g., IV infusion devices), stock constraints, and deviations from SOPs.
- Manage administrative processes including High-Cost Drugs, LSDP, Compassionate Access schemes, EOM PBS claiming, and hospital formulary reconciliation. Skilled in PBS data review, drug formula maintenance, and integration of clinical and supply information.
- Develop and update Local Operating Procedures (LOPs) and Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) to optimise workflow, ensure regulatory alignment, promote consistency in practice.
- Deliver aseptic training for pharmacists and technicians, ensuring competency in sterile technique, cleanroom protocols, and pharmaceutical preparation through structured validation and performance feedback.
Clinical Pharmacist
La Trobe Regional Health
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Inpatient: Deliver clinical pharmacy services across inpatient rotations (general medicine, surgery, ortho, geriatrics, paediatrics, oncology, rehab, HITH), focusing on medication review, reconciliation, patient education, and individualised medication management plans.
- Outpatient: Oversee supply of High-Cost and specialised therapies, including antibiotic infusors (HITH), erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (haemodialysis), and immunoglobulins (e.g. Intragam, CMV Ig).
- Education: AHPRA-accredited preceptor, deliver structured intern training through the Monash ITP. Participate in medication safety audits and ward rounds, and lead clinical education sessions for pharmacy staff, nurses, and patients (e.g., cardiac and pulmonary rehab).
- Led local implementation of JUNO Connect (thalidomide analogue monitoring), aligning service delivery with compliance and patient safety frameworks.
GP Pharmacist & Remote Health Pharmacist
Wurli Wurlinjang Health Services
04.2021 - 02.2022
Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
Chemist Warehouse Darwin
04.2020 - 04.2021
Education
Master of Clinical Pharmacy -
Monash University Parkville
Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) - undefined
Sunway College
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) - undefined
Monash Parkville
01.2018
Skills
- Electronic Health Records: Cerner, Sunrise, BossNet
- Oncology Medical Practice: CHARM, ARIA, CPF, Genie
- Dispensing Software: Merlin, IPharmacy, Myscript, Fred & Fred NXT
- Others: BloodNet, Clopine Central, Safescript
LANGUAGE
English (Native)
Mandarin (Native)
Malay (Advanced)
Cantonese (Advanced)
Timeline
Day Oncology Pharmacist
Epworth Freemasons Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Second-in-command (2-IC) Aseptic Services Pharmacist
Box Hill Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2024
Clinical Pharmacist
La Trobe Regional Health
02.2022 - 04.2023
GP Pharmacist & Remote Health Pharmacist
Wurli Wurlinjang Health Services
04.2021 - 02.2022
Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
Chemist Warehouse Darwin
04.2020 - 04.2021
Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) - undefined
Sunway College
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) - undefined
Monash Parkville
Master of Clinical Pharmacy -
Monash University Parkville