Passionate about research and advancing science.I am a doctor of pharmacy , having a masters degree in public health, knowledgeable and expert in the Pharma Industry with focus on research and development, building medical and scientific capabilities. I am leading the Novartis R & D portfolio in the Middle East region by establishing new countries/institutions and increasing the Middle East contribution to phase I, II, III and IV. Novartis is one of the leading pharma companies in research and development globally and locally.I have an extensive experience in multiple disease area mainly Oncology, hematology, rare diseases, Neuroscience, cardiology and endocrinology. Expert in Good clinical practice, EMA regulations and FDA regulations in addition to having thorough experience in Saudi FDA, Jordan FDA, UAE MOH and Lebanon MOH regulations and dynamics. I also speaks and writes in three languages English, French and Arabic. Led and developed a regional clinical research team with proven research, medical, education, training, budget planning, strategic planning, operational excellence, portfolio strategy and business development track record of success on local and global level. Customer advocate skilled at balancing both internal and external priorities having eliminated barriers across different countries.Having an extensive exposure to dynamic multinational environments and wide experience throughout the region helped me to work effectively with culturally diverse groups. An organized team player, mentor, motivator and communicator infusing staff with the tools and capabilities required to achieve high performance in all areas.