E02 Paul Sinclair: President of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) l Artificial Intelligence l Advocacy & Leadership l Pharmacy Education l Evolution of The Pharmacy Profession l His Career and Favorite Advice

Today we're joined by Mr Paul Sinclair, the president of the international pharmaceutical federation (FIP) and former national vice president of the pharmacy guild of Australia.He negotiations on the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement (6CPA) in Australia, a $17 Billion commercial deal between the the Commonwealth of Australia and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, a key element in the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS), a high-stakes deal influencing the livelihood and welfare of thousands of pharmacies and pharmacy employees in Australia.In this interview, shares with us his career journey, thoughts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and opportunities it will bring, will AI replace pharmacists?, the evolution of the pharmacist's role particularly in light of the current advancements, advice for pharmacists advocating for the expansion of the scope of practice, his favorite career advice.. and much more.Link to questions/suggestions form: https://bit.ly/apothecareertalkFind the show on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/actliapothecareer Talk’s mission is to help catalyse your quest in the pursuit of a fulfilling career, the one that’s in harmony with your aspirations, the one that fills you with joy instead of regret as you reflect back at it once on your deathbed.Timestamps:(0:00) - Snippets from the interview(2:15) - Who's Paul Sinclair?(4:04) - His early career beginnings after graduation(6:40) - His beginnings within the Pharmacy Guild of Australia(9:17) - His roles within the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.. and the 6th Community Pharmacy Agreement (6CPA)(10:56) - The 6CPA and the evolution of pharmacy practice in Australia(14:46) - Benefits of an expanded scope of pharmacy practice ... and hurdles along the way(17:59) - Advice for pharmacists advocating for an expanded scope of practice in their countries(22:27) - Artificial Intelligence: will it replace the pharmacist? What impact will it have on the pharmacist's role?(27:25) - AI, education and skill development, opportunities for the new generation of pharmacists(29:16) - What's next for the profession? Where is it heading in the coming years?(31:57) - Will there be some disappearing roles?(33:38) - Any evolutions in the job market?(37:00) - Pharmacy education: bridging gaps and initiatives for an improved education(41:13) - The place of Online education and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)(47:37) - Advice for the younger Paul and young pharmacists(49:23) - Advice for people whom want to pursue a similar career path to Paul's, a path of advocacy and within pharmacy organisations(51:53) - Advice for those lacking career clarity and not yet sure which path is the right one for them