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Senior Medical Director R&D Safety
AlmirallSenior Medical Director R&D Safety
May. 2025 - Feb. 2026United Kingdom• Led safety R&D for two Phase I studies and supported Phase II and III studies. • Provided line maintenance and regulatory submission support for expanding the registration of approved medicines. • Oversaw safety surveillance and reporting for approved medicines, ensuring compliance and patient safety.
Senior Medical Director (Clinical Development)
AstraZenecaSenior Medical Director (Clinical Development)
Nov. 2019 - Feb. 2025London Area, United Kingdom09/2023 - 02/2025 Lead Global Study Physician/Senior Medical Director – (Benralizumab) for COPD and Rare Disease HES – Respiratory/Immunology Independent Consultant for Astrazeneca 03/2023 – 08/2023 Global Study Physician/Senior Medical Director - Tezepelumab for CRSwNP (Respiratory/Immunology) 12/2020 – 03/2023 Global Study Physician/Global Submissions for Evusheld (Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab) for Covid-19 Infection/Immunology 11/2019 – 12/2020 Global Senior Study Physician/Medical Monitor/GCH for Established medicine (APEX team)
Global Medical Affairs Director COPD
GSKGlobal Medical Affairs Director COPD
Mar. 2018 - Oct. 2019Brentford, Greater London, United Kingdom
Associate Country Medical Director
Teva PharmaceuticalsAssociate Country Medical Director
Aug. 2016 - Jul. 2018Medical Affairs, Clinical research, real world evidence, training and education, ABPI final signatory, Respiratory Portfolio, Launch of products
Country Medical Director Respiratory
Teva PharmaceuticalsCountry Medical Director Respiratory
Aug. 2016 - Jul. 2018Medical Affairs, Clinical research, real world evidence, training and education, ABPI final signatory, Respiratory Portfolio, Launch of products
Medical Director SERM Global Development & Senior Medical Advisor (Respiratory Global Development)
GSKMedical Director SERM Global Development & Senior Medical Advisor (Respiratory Global Development)
Feb. 2014 - Jan. 2016Stockley ParkMy role at SERM development group in global pharmacovigilance was to participate in ViiV portfolio pharmacovigilance activities, among the standard processes, I participated in safety assessments for NRTIs and Fosamprenavir. I was responsible for the Global safety evaluation survey and its reporting for the ABC HSR risk minimisation program which has been referred in multiple academic and clinical publication as well documented HLA linked risk. Communicated with multiple health authorities regarding safety labeling discussions. Participated in benefit and risk evaluations. Also covered Lamivudine for hepatitis B indication related assessments.
CEO MedSearch UK & Consultant Physician Clinical Research & Digital Health
Medsearch UKCEO MedSearch UK & Consultant Physician Clinical Research & Digital Health
May. 2012London Area, United Kingdom• Led clinical research support for phase I to IV clinical trials and observational studies across major pharmaceutical companies. • Collaborated with a dedicated team of specialists in infectious disease, respiratory, cardio-metabolic, and immuno-oncology studies. • Successfully contributed to new product registrations and product launches with publications, showcasing the quality of work undertaken.
Global Medical Science Expert - Respiratory
NovartisGlobal Medical Science Expert - Respiratory
May. 2012 - Nov. 2013HorshamResponsible for phase III respiratory drug development activities. Support GBMD in ensuring overall safety of the brand in collaboration with the Brand Safety Leader for the assigned program.Deputize for the GBMD in International Project Team and as the program spokesperson in internal and external meetings/boards. Contribution to the scientific and medical evaluation of in-licensing candidates for the disease area. Responsible for the clinical input to the Exploratory Clinical Development Plan (E-CDP) for COPD. Contribute to talent and career development of Therapy Area (TA) staff through active participation in on-boarding, training and mentoring activities.
Ex Senior Lecturer Clinical Research Methodology/Senior Lecturer (Visiting)
Intitute of Postgraduate Medicine, Brighton and Sussex Medical SchoolEx Senior Lecturer Clinical Research Methodology/Senior Lecturer (Visiting)
Nov. 2011 - Jan. 2016Falmer, campus University of Brighton and SussexI am responsible for Masters program of clinical research methodology at University of Brighton and Sussex Medical School. During full-time appointment was responsible for Master students, supervising thesis and program review for the clinical research studies. I participated in data management and analysis for the studies for the masters students and academic studies. Actively participated in academic, clinical studies and dissertation boards. Successfully conducted batch of MS Advanced Clinical Statistics Course for the batch of 2011.
Clinical Research Physician
VectasearchClinical Research Physician
Mar. 2008 - Nov. 2011Isle of WightI have been involved in various drug trials as co-investigator ranging from phase II to phase IV studies of various multi-national pharmaceuticals in respiratory, cvs and diabetes.
Clinical Research Fellow
David Hide Asthma and Allergy Research CentreClinical Research Fellow
Oct. 2007 - Nov. 2011Involved in academic research funded by NIH USA. Collaboration with multiple US based Universities. Additional activities included working on different industry drug trials.
Family Physician
General Medical PracticeFamily Physician
Jan. 2004 - Oct. 2007Karachi, Pakistan
MACO Head/CRA Oncology
sanofi-aventisMACO Head/CRA Oncology
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2006Karachi, PakistanResponsible for phase IV/post-marketing studies for the portfolio. Supporting local study development through Investigator sponsored trials. Involved with marketing in KOL development and organising seminars/group meetings. Promotional material review and support to regulatory affairs.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Physician Research Network Inc.Clinical Research Coordinator
Jun. 2003 - Dec. 2003Houston, TexasWorked as clinical research coordinator on various multinational drug trials at various clinical investigator sites across Houston area.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Sanofi-SynthelaboClinical Research Coordinator
Sep. 2002 - May. 2003Karachi, PakistanWorked independly as clinical research coordinator for various observational studies for Sanofi-Synthelabo in Pakistan
Research Medical Officer
The Aga Khan University HospitalResearch Medical Officer
Feb. 2002 - Aug. 2002Karachi, PakistanWorked on cardiology department research activities, that included angiography and angioplasty data base
House Officer
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical CenterHouse Officer
Feb. 2000 - Feb. 2001Karachi, Pakistan

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