Victor Oyebanji
Surrey
Summary
Globally minded public health and biomedical professional with over a decade of multidisciplinary experience spanning veterinary medicine, immunology, public health policy, and health systems strengthening across Africa, Europe, North America, and Canada. I have led and contributed to projects advancing vaccine research, cancer prevention, and infectious disease control, and supported vulnerable populations through culturally safe, community-centred initiatives. My work bridges scientific expertise with policy development and program implementation, with a consistent focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainable impact. Passionate about global development and capacity building, I bring analytical rigour, cross-cultural leadership, and a collaborative approach to solving complex health and social challenges — values that align strongly with the World Bank’s mission to end poverty and promote shared prosperity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Analyst
Ministry of Health
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Policy & Legislation Unit, Mental Health & Substance Use Division, British Columbia, Canada.
- Perform audit and compliance analysis of mental health programs from health authorities across the province.
- Lead policy initiatives to advance treatment outcomes and to support the enhancement of services to persons with mental illness.
- Lead strategic policy projects in collaboration with Health Authorities, partners, stakeholders, and other organizations.
- Provide recommendations on evaluation plans, strategies, and performance indicators for significant mental Health policy and/or program initiatives.
Senior Policy Analyst
Ministry of Health
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Precision Medicine and Genetic Services Unit, Therapeutic Assessment and Access, Pharmaceutical, Blood and Laboratory Services Division, British Columbia, Canada.
- Led engagements and consultations with multiple partners and stakeholders within and outside of the Ministry on the implementation of CAR T-cell therapy in BC.
- Led the Ministry consultative team on the initiative for the development and implementation of genomic/genetic and pharmacogenetic testing in routine clinical visits across BC.
- Developed processes and led multi-faceted stakeholder consultations to develop and harmonize genetic testing protocol in BC.
- Initiated and maintained collaborative partnerships with other ministries, Health Authorities, organizations, and department staff members.
Research Technician
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Vaccine Evaluation Center, Vancouver, Canada.
- Processed samples (Blood, Saliva, Tampon, etc) from study participants/donors for several studies such as QUEST-ADVANCE (Cervarix, Gardasil & Gardasil 9), SPRING, MSF-11, CIRN-40.
- Performed analysis of results and ensure proper documentation is maintained with several quality control steps.
- Verified temperature logs for effective functioning of fridges and freezers.
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
- Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
Consultant
The Emmes Company, LLC
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Clinical Research Organization Integration Project, Rockville MD, USA.
- Defined responsibilities for global and local staff in clinical research roles within acquired CROs.
- Integrated roles from acquired CROs to meet North American and Emmes standards.
- Developed compliance frameworks for roles and presented to stakeholders.
- Applied regulatory guidelines (EMA, FDA, Health Canada) for role requirements and quality delivery.
- Collaborated with teams across TTA, Allencomm & EMMES to define, strategize, and implement performance indicators for each roles.
Research Technician
La Jolla Institute for Immunology
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Center for Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research, USA.
- With supervision, Performed studies aimed at investigating GC biology by immunizing mice with fluorescent antigens and Saponin/MPLA nanoparticle (SMNP) as adjuvants.
- Accessed immune response at pre-set time points, I harvested organs (lymph nodes and Peyer's patches) from mice humanely euthanized for processing and germinal center response evaluation.
- Evaluated Germinal Center responses with Flow Cytometry working with Cytec aurora (64-color, 5-laser channel) flow cytometer), and Immunofluorescence (on frozen sections) in lymphoid tissues.
- Tained and performed ELISA experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
Research Assistant (volunteer)
University of Barcelona
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, Spain.
- Maintained through subculturing, mammalian cells (T293) line for oncology studies research.
- Partook in experimental design for tumour studies.
- Helped designed screen druggable gene targets in a pediatric tumor model in mice.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Veterinary Technician
Crescent Beach Veterinary Clinic
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Veterinary clinic, White Rock, BC, Canada.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Regional Field Technical Officer
Adamore Nigeria Limited
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Wholesale distributor company for Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health products, Lagos Nigeria.
- Organized events to introduce new products, secure new partners and explain technical sheets information to field sales team staff.
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnostic requests, product inquiries across 4 states (OYO, OGUN, OSUN & ONDO States) within Southwestern Nigeria.
- Conducted weekly field visits to support states sales personnel efforts and customer care.
- Managed interactive communication between stakeholders, government personnel, field partners, doctors, animal health workers and the company.
Veterinary Officer
Ministry Of Agriculture And Natural Resources
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Company Overview: Veterinary Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
- Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
- Teamed with other veterinarians in large mixed practice to deliver care services.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions, and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
Education
Master of Science - Vaccinology
University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium06.2022
Master of Veterinary Science - Pathology (Immunopathology)
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria10.2016
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria12.2012
Skills
- Experimental design expertise
- Systematic literature evaluation
- Experimental design improvements
- Thematic exploration
- Data-driven research
- Researching and writing white papers
Accomplishments
- Voluntarily organized free Rabies vaccination for >60 Dogs and disease-transmission prevention treatment for domestic animals at Ibeno Local Government Area, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria, with national acknowledgement.
- Achieved 19+ scientific publications and a book chapter, including four first-authored papers in peer-reviewed Journals.
- Hosted a Public Health Watch program during Ajuwaya half-hour segment on the National TV station- NTA Uyo for 16 weeks.
- Founded a Youth Health and Career Development Club registered with the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, during my undergraduate program, which focused on Youth enlightenment regarding sexual health and career choice. Subsequently, organized an inter-secondary school Health oratory contest in 2012 with >100 pupils from 6 schools in attendance.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Scientific Journal Reviewership
- Heliyon - CellPress, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
- Medicine in Omics - Elsevier, 2021
- Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, 2020, 2021
Contribution To Diversity And Community Development
- "Dare to be Different" - a Youth seminar delivered to minority youths, Anglican Church of the Trinity, Surrey, BC, Canada, 2021-08-14
- Steps to landing a Scholarship in Canada; International Graduate Study Webinar, Building Nations Initiative, 2021-11-06
- Lead Initiator & Team coordinator - Provided Free Rabies vaccination to dogs & treated for other Zoonoses campaign, Ibeno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, 2014-11-29 to 2014-12-02
- Program anchor, Public Health Watch segment on National Television Authority, Uyo, Nigeria, 2013-08-01 to 2013-12-15
- Founder & Pioneer Coordinator, Youth Health and Career Development Club, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2011-01-11 to 2012-12-31
Timeline
Senior Policy Analyst
Ministry of Health
10.2024 - Current
Senior Policy Analyst
Ministry of Health
03.2024 - 10.2024
Research Technician
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
11.2022 - 10.2023
Consultant
The Emmes Company, LLC
10.2022 - 12.2022
Research Technician
La Jolla Institute for Immunology
02.2022 - 09.2022
Research Assistant (volunteer)
University of Barcelona
11.2020 - 01.2021
Veterinary Technician
Crescent Beach Veterinary Clinic
04.2018 - 08.2020
Regional Field Technical Officer
Adamore Nigeria Limited
10.2017 - 01.2018
Veterinary Officer
Ministry Of Agriculture And Natural Resources
03.2013 - 02.2014
Master of Science - Vaccinology
University of Antwerp
Master of Veterinary Science - Pathology (Immunopathology)
University of Ibadan
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of Ibadan