Merrell Lim PharmD, EMBA, BCMAS, CCRP

Experience

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  Purdue University

  Jul 2006 - Jun 2007

  Post-Graduate Specialty (PGY2) Drug Information Resident

  •Provided drug information responses to healthcare professionals in hospital and industry (oncology drug information questions) settings each month.•Provided drug information lectures about adverse drug events (ADEs) and the importance of reporting ADEs to institution and FDA to Purdue University pharmacy students.•Formulated Eli Lilly oncology specific product Standard Response Documents (SRD) for domestic and international Eli Lilly Medical Information Affiliates each month.•Mentored five to six pharmacy students at Clarian Health drug information center and one student at Eli Lilly Global Medical Information department during specific months of residency training. Show less

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  Indiana University Health

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2012

  Prepare drug and protocol data sheets for use by hospital staff, Prepare pharmacy budgets for sponsored clinical studies, Provide help with initiating and conducting clinical studies, Maintaining inventory of investigational drugs for ongoing clinical studies, Review new research protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with Code of Federal Regulations, Good Clinical Practice, etc. by assuming role of IRB/EC member Dispense and monitor prescription drugs, provide counseling for the effects of drugs and interactions with other medications, prepare compound orders, and monitor and track inventories. Provide clinical monitoring and dosing of warfarin.

  • Investigational Drugs Services Clinical Pharmacist

    Jul 2009 - Jul 2012

  • Clinical Pharmacist/ Anticoagulation Clinical Pharmacist

    Jul 2007 - Jul 2009
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  Tan Tock Seng Hospital

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2014

  Senior Pharmacist (Clinical)

  Anticoagulation clinic: Recommend and manage warfarin and enoxaparin doses in clinic(outpatient) and inpatient setting. Counsel patients on appropriate use of warfarin and enoxaparin when indicated. Oncology: Verify outpatient chemotherapy orders. Counsel patient on effects of chemotherapy and lifestyle modifications to cope with chemotherapy.Teaching: Responsible as chief trainer for new clinical pharmacy staff.

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  AstraZeneca

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  Medical Advisor

  Serve as the Medical Advisor for AstraZeneca Cardiovascular products, specifically Brilinta, Crestor, and Atacand. Area covered: Singapore.Key duties:-Engage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in scientific discussions regarding use of Brilinta in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)-Build and foster scientific relationship with up-and-coming cardiovascular Opinion Leaders (OLs)-Provide medical support for Crestor/Atacand CMEs (i.e. provide and review presentation slides etc.)-Assist commercial team (sales & marketing) by providing scientific training and support company sponsored medical and commercial scientific events -Facilitate investigator-initiated research between AstraZeneca and research professors/scientists in Singapore.-Provide medical information support to sales team and health care professionals related to AstraZeneca cardiovascular products.-Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to plan and execute strategic goals set forth by AstraZenecaAdditional duties (beginning in June 2014):- Serve as Asia-area advisor for Brilinta-Medical Academy Training modules."I believe in good medical products that can enhance the quality of life of individuals; and I do believe in a company's good cause in conducting sound and ethical research to un-earth life-saving medicines in a variety of disease states" Show less

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  Boehringer Ingelheim

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  South East Asia Regional Operations Unit Medical Science Liaison

  Regional MSL for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (Rare Disease)• Responsible for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) product- OFEV® (Nintedanib) for SEA-SK• Map and expand the pool of KOLs in 4 countries through field-based activities and active questioning of KEEs (Initial 14 increased to 26)• IPF Market Access: Map out the prevalence of IPF in each country, the level of understanding of IPF, the level of acceptance towards the novel treatment options in IPF.• Competitive Intelligence: Assess IPF competitor activities within SEA and develop strategic plan for the launch of OFEV® (nintedanib) in SEA markets• Share clinical and scientific data related to OFEV® (nintedanib) with health-care professionals• Provided strategic guidance based on field-based data to cross-functional team members on market planning for the upcoming year Show less

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  The Binding Site

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2018

  Asia Pacific Medical Science Liaison Manager

  • Responsible for Hematology Immunoassays to detect presence of M-proteins for diagnosis of multiple myeloma • Facilitate and lead discussions about company and competitor protein analyzers/immunoassays and manage clinical and laboratory queries •Direct reports: Oversee one regional MSL for Asia Pacific Region • Product registration and reimbursement scientific lead for Australia and Japan for Freelite & Hevylite market entry • Present to KOLs at local and international myeloma scientific symposiums and seminars to share scientific value of immunoassays and analyzers • Initiate studies and collaborate for publications – 1 publication (Including IITs and conference abstracts submitted)• Collaborate with national and international clinical guideline committee on disease guideline updates• Head trainer for APAC MSLs and APAC commercial team and distributors Show less

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  Abbott

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

  Regional Medical Head- SG/HK/TWN

  Leadership:- Manage medical team in SG/HK/TWN- Provide and drive strategic input based on market insights from commercial colleagues- Lead discussions on scientific topics/research with each country's KOLs- TAs in charge: PC, GI, CV, WH/MH, OTCMedical Affairs:- Responsible for all Medical Information (MI) queries along with team in individual countries- Maintain MI registry and develop standard response documents (SRD)- Pharmacovigilance back-up person.Research:- Identify potential research opportunities to allow for indication expansion in respective countries- Lead in formulating protocols along with principal investigators at research sites- Advice on clinical trial related activities in collaboration with clinical trial team and external clients (e.g. CROs)Scientific Presentations:- Presents as needed at local hospitals or regional medical meetings- Design and provide scientific input on country/regional level scientific expert meetings.- Facilitates discussions between KOLs at country/regional scientific meetings.- Conduct journal club sessions along with local medical team for commercial team in each country- When requested, conduct training on disease state and medications new to commercial team. Provide updates to commercial team based on new publications.Business Development (BD):- Advice country GMs and BD managers on medical view of BD products.- Assist with literature searches to substantiate reason for product acquisition or in-licensing.- Speak to KOLs to gain medical insights, communicate such information to BD team.Governance:- Create and maintain Medical Affairs SOPs per country- Ensure that commercial team adheres to SOP - Advises commercial team on promotional activities to remain complaint with SAPI/international pharmaceutical industry rules/regulationFurther business support:- Assist team with brand planning objectives - Where needed, assist with organizing and developing medical points for discussions Show less

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  AbbVie

  Jul 2021 - now

  Associate Regional Medical Director- Thailand | Hong Kong | Taiwan

  • Led regional REFINE taskforce and executed on largest Abbvie JAPAC regional Medical Meeting- May 2023.• Develop and execute country level medical plans in support of commercial goals.• Establish strong working relationship with country and regional key opinion leaders.• Collaborate with regional/country leadership team to operate and successfully lead organisation and team members. • Recruit, retain and mentor high potential medical affairs employee. (justified for additional headcount and promotion for 2-team members)• Remotely mentor and coach four- direct reports on medical affairs related matters. Ensure continual professional growth of team-members.• Manage drug information and promotional & non-promotional material SOPs and activities with regional medical information team.• Resourceful and able to persuade and influence internal and external stakeholders. Show less