Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Medical Education
Concinto Inc.
09.2019 - Current
Develops and designs online interactive courses for healthcare professionals
Plays a pivotal role in the accreditation process for online courses tailored to Canadian pharmacists
Spearheads designing and implementing a proprietary Learning Management System (LMS) to hostand market digital content
Designed and published a systematic literature review in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Medicine
Director of Clinical Services
CannTrust Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2019
Led product launch by managing a team of clinical consultants in five Canadian provinces (ON, MB
SK, AB, and BC)
Supported clinical consultants to build and expand relationships with KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) toachieve strategic objectives
Developed medical affairs strategies based on the provided market intelligence
Provided local oversight for two Investigator-Initiated Trials with one of the leading Canadian medical schools
Provided medical input for regulatory, R&D and product development projects
Achieved a remarkable 50% sales increase from, , displaying an initiative-taking approach to market expansion and a profound grasp of industry dynamics
Clinical Consultant
CannTrust Inc.
05.2015 - 12.2017
Managed and established new accounts by presenting medical/scientific information to more than 50
Canadian physicians
Contributed to developing the medical affairs policies by monitoring and providing market insightsfrom field visits
Achieved a remarkable 90% sales increase from, , displaying astrong track record in driving revenue growth
Market Access Associate Consultant
Synergus AB
05.2013 - 03.2014
Developed reimbursement and market access strategies for the UK
Designed and conducted three systematic reviews and meta-analyses for developing core value dossiers (One published)
Developed SOPs for the reimbursement process in 9 European countries
Health Economy/Reimbursement Analyst
Synergus AB
04.2012 - 04.2013
Oversaw evidence synthesis and clinical path development
Provided input for health economic models by analyzing health economic studies
First Line Sales Manager
Novartis AG
01.2009 - 04.2010
Led a team of ten medical sales representatives
Re-launched two products to strengthen market presence
Oncology Product Specialist
Behestan Darou
01.2006 - 12.2008
Directed marketing activities for all oncology products
Launched three oncology products (Temodal, Caelyx, Noxafil)
Senior Health Officer
Bushehr University of Medical Sciences
10.2002 - 11.2005
Improved community health by implementing effective disease prevention and control programs.
Fostered partnerships with non-governmental organizations to support the implementation of various public health programs.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
York University, Toronto, Canada
2016
Master of Science - BioEntrepreneurship
Karolinska Institute , Stockholm, Sweden
2012
M.D. - Medicine
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2001
Skills
Skills & abilities
Project Management
Product launch
Cross-functional collaboration
Problem-solving
Strategic planning
Leadership
Business Planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Swedish
Elementary
Timeline
Director of Medical Education - Concinto Inc.
09.2019 - Current
Director of Clinical Services - CannTrust Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2019
Clinical Consultant - CannTrust Inc.
05.2015 - 12.2017
Market Access Associate Consultant - Synergus AB
05.2013 - 03.2014
Health Economy/Reimbursement Analyst - Synergus AB
04.2012 - 04.2013
First Line Sales Manager - Novartis AG
01.2009 - 04.2010
Oncology Product Specialist - Behestan Darou
01.2006 - 12.2008
Senior Health Officer - Bushehr University of Medical Sciences
10.2002 - 11.2005
York University - Associate of Science, Business Management
Karolinska Institute - Master of Science, BioEntrepreneurship
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences - M.D., Medicine
Founding Director and Professor of Medical Education, Dow Institute of Health Professions Education at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan at Dow University Of Health SciencesFounding Director and Professor of Medical Education, Dow Institute of Health Professions Education at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan at Dow University Of Health Sciences