About Us
We are passionate and committed to create a world where everyone is empowered to access Specialty medicines and their profound benefits.
Meet the People Behind Pills & Pokes
Gail Chang
Senior Principal Pharmacist, Co-Founder, Director
In my first job as a young pediatric pharmacist, I had a ten year old patient who urgently required access to an innovative life-saving medicine which had to be specially shipped in for him. I could never forget the look on the family’s faces when the medicine finally arrived.
That sense of hope. The determination to fight.
After a career in both government and private sectors spanning clinical, regulatory, clinical guidelines and marketing, I feel incredibly privileged to head Pills and Pokes and use my expertise to empower patients and Pharma companies to improve access of specialty medicines for…
Better Tomorrows
Gail Chang
Senior Principal Pharmacist, Co-Founder, Director
In my first job as a young pediatric pharmacist, I had a ten year old patient who urgently required access to an innovative life-saving medicine which had to be specially shipped in for him. I could never forget the look on the family’s faces when the medicine finally arrived.
That sense of hope. The determination to fight.
After a career in both government and private sectors spanning clinical, regulatory, clinical guidelines and marketing, I feel incredibly privileged to head Pills and Pokes and use my expertise to empower patients and Pharma companies to improve access of specialty medicines for…
Better Tomorrows
Lee Huwai Ern
Manager, Business Development and Operations
"As a manager at Pills and Pokes, my mission is to lead with innovation and empathy. By simplifying healthcare access and empowering our team, we’re delivering advanced, life-enhancing services that improve lives. Every day, we strive to remove barriers and offer the best in healthcare, ensuring our customers have access to what truly matters—improving health outcomes and making a difference in their well-being, one solution at a time."
Lee Huwai Ern
Joanna Leong
Senior Pharmacist, Medical Services
"I'm dedicated to ensuring global access and safe distribution of life-saving medications, including through Named Patient and Patient Assistance Programs, while upholding rigorous standards in Pharmacovigilance and Compliance."
Joanna Leong
Siti Shaiha Bte Md Shahri
Procurement Officer
"As a procurement officer and a mother of three, I understand the importance of ensuring access to critical healthcare. My role allows me to secure specialty drugs, helping our company bridge the gap between patients and the treatments they need. It's rewarding to know that the work I do every day helps improve lives, just as I would want for my own children."
Siti Shaiha Bte Md Shahri
Han Yiyao
Procurement Officer
"As a procurement officer, my role is crucial in ensuring that our company secures the right drugs efficiently at best value. I help ensure that patients have timely access to life-saving treatments, directly supporting our company’s mission to make these essential medications more accessible."
Han Yiyao
Saw Chit Lay Maung
Executive, Quality Assurance & Logistics
"In the area of quality and logistics, every detail counts. Ensuring that products reach their destination safely and efficiently is not just a task; it's a commitment to excellence and a promise of trust to those who rely on us."
Saw Chit Lay Maung
Linda Tan
Principal Pharmacist Manager, Clinic Pharmacy Management
"I manage Oncology pharmacy operations and clinical services. Utilizing my extensive experience, I manage drug price regulation, contract negotiations, and drug formulary management. Journeying alongside patients as they find relief through their cancer treatment deepens my commitment. I strive to make a meaningful impact, supporting and empowering patients every step of their journey."
Linda Tan
Li Mengjie
Pharmacist, Clinical
Pharmacy Management
Pharmacy Management
"I believe that every patient deserves personalized care. As a clinical pharmacist, my role is to bridge the gap between medicine and patient care, ensuring that every regimen is supported by precise medication management, comprehensive counselling, and unwavering dedication. By safeguarding drug accessibility and patient safety, I contribute to a team effort focused on improving our patients' experience."
Li Mengjie
Carmen Lee
Pharmacist, Clinical
Pharmacy Management
Pharmacy Management
"Being a pharmacist in oncology clinic is more than just a profession, it's also a calling to serve others. Supportive care and toxicity management, are the backbone of a pharmacist’s role. We are the experts in the prevention and treatment of conditions caused by chemotherapy, as well as to provide valuable support to our patients to ensure they are empowered to manage complex medication regimens."
Carmen Lee
Lee Huwai Ern
Manager, Business Development
and Operations
and Operations
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Lee Huwai Ern
Joanna Leong
Pharmacist, Medical Services
"She sells seashells by the seashore. I thought I saw a puddy tat."
Joanna Leong
Siti Shaiha Bte Md Shahri
Procurement Officer
"She sells seashells by the seashore. I thought I saw a puddy tat."
Siti Shaiha Bte Md Shahri
Han Yiyao
Procurement Officer
"She sells seashells by the seashore. I thought I saw a puddy tat."
Han Yiyao
Saw Chit Lay Maung
Executive, Quality Assurance & Logistics
"She sells seashells by the seashore. I thought I saw a puddy tat."
Saw Chit Lay Maung
Linda Tan
Principal Pharmacist Manager,
Clinic Pharmacy Management
Clinic Pharmacy Management
"I manage Oncology pharmacy operations and clinical services. Utilizing my extensive experience, I manage drug price regulation, contract negotiations, and drug formulary management. Journeying alongside patients as they find relief through their cancer treatment deepens my commitment. I strive to make a meaningful impact, supporting and empowering patients every step of their journey."
Linda Tan
Li Mengjie
Pharmacist, Clinical
Pharmacy Management
Pharmacy Management
"I believe that every patient deserves personalized care. As a clinical pharmacist, my role is to bridge the gap between medicine and patient care, ensuring that every regimen is supported by precise medication management, comprehensive counselling, and unwavering dedication. By safeguarding drug accessibility and patient safety, I contribute to a team effort focused on improving our patients' experience."
Li Mengjie
Carmen Lee
Pharmacist, Clinical
Pharmacy Management
Pharmacy Management
"Being a pharmacist in oncology clinic is more than just a profession, it's also a calling to serve others. Supportive care and toxicity management, are the backbone of a pharmacist’s role. We are the experts in the prevention and treatment of conditions caused by chemotherapy, as well as to provide valuable support to our patients to ensure they are empowered to manage complex medication regimens."
Carmen Lee