Alexander Barron
About Alexander Barron
Alexander Barron is a Medical Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in oncology and clinical pharmacy.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Alexander Barron is currently serving as a Medical Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he engages with key opinion leaders and supports investigator-sponsored research. He is also responsible for reviewing compassionate use requests and acts as the medical lead for health technology appraisals in collaboration with Health Economics. Additionally, he develops educational materials in the field of oncology and serves as a final signatory for promotional and non-promotional materials as per the 2021 ABPI Code.
Previous Roles at Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
Before his current role, Alexander Barron worked at Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. He served as a Highly Specialist Pharmacist in Cancer Services from 2019 to 2020 and as a Senior Rotational Pharmacist in Oncology from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he delivered training in oncology and prescribing systems to a range of staff groups and developed astute problem-solving skills through emergency on-call duties.
Educational Background
Alexander Barron holds a Master's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Portsmouth, obtained from 2004 to 2008. He further pursued his education at the same university, achieving a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a course in Independent Prescribing and obtained a certificate from Medway School of Pharmacy in 2017.
Experience in NHS Roles
Alexander Barron has extensive experience in various roles within the NHS. He worked as a Clinical Pharmacist at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust from 2015 to 2017 and as a Critical Care and Technical Services Pharmacist from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist from 2009 to 2012 at the same institution. His experience spans over 12 years as an Oncology Pharmacist within the NHS, highlighting his comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system.
Technical and System Expertise
Alexander Barron is proficient with Microsoft Office and has experience using various electronic prescribing systems, such as JAC, ARIA, and ChemoCare. This technical expertise supports his responsibilities in managing the introduction of new medicines into practice and implementing national funding decisions from an NHS perspective.