MUHAMMAD TARIQ MD
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A Highly Dedicated Medical Professional with a Strong Background in Pharmaceutical Science SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent analytical skills
Consistently complete all projects on time
Work well independently and in a team environment
Actively participate in group meetings
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work effectively with people in a matrix organization at all levels
Organized, detail oriented
Dependable, loyal, diligent professional with a solid work ethic PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
iPharma 2016 - Present
Associate – Medical Affairs
New Brunswick, NJ
Driving the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans in alignment with Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial and Corporate Communications groups including: 1. Disease/Mechanism of action education plan
2. KOL/Advisory management plan
3. Medical communication, publication plan
4. Investigator-Sponsored Trial (IST)/ Phase 4 development plan 5. Field Medical Liaison Plan
Ensuring alignment of medical affairs strategies with the overall Medical and Commercial goals and objectives of the organization
Providing medical input for scientific and promotional documents, and support of business development activities
Working with Medical Development on secondary analyses of primary data and lead the development and execution of clinical registry studies and observational research to address information gaps as appropriate
Driving major scientific congress planning; strategically target relevant meetings and assure data for products appropriately positioned for presentation in alignment with our corporate strategic objectives
Working cross functionally to collaboratively identify and qualify centers of excellence in alignment with the MSL, Nurse Specialist, Medical Development and Commercial groups and the planned launch plan timeline
Serving as key external spokesperson with KOLs, payers, and professional societies
Contributing to the development and maintenance of a competitive intelligence database in partnership with the MSL, Nurse Specialist and Medical teams
Developing and maintain knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulations, guidelines, codes of practices and company policies related to all medical activities
Works closely with divisional leadership and key functional area stakeholders to drive execution of strategy and tactics to achieve business objectives
Astron Pharma 2013 – 2016
Clinical Research & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Riyadh, KSA
Demonstrate study and clinical investigative site management according to Good Clinical Practices, local regulations
Create and provide input into study management requirements and tools, monitoring tools and manuals and training tools
Maintain thorough understanding of current monitoring practices and applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines
Perform study oversight and study site visits to ensure regulatory and study requirements are being fulfilled
Review study records including case report forms, consent forms, and other materials, and is versed in remote monitoring approaches
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with investigational sites study teams, CRO teams, and vendor teams
Participate in company, departmental and project team meetings
Actively contribute to the development and implementation of regulatory strategy for assigned projects
Translate regulatory requirements into practical workable submission plans
Monitor company progress towards fulfillment of regulatory commitments
Review and communicate emerging regulatory requirements to ensure compliance
Author and review SOPs; Act as a liaison between Regulatory Affairs and other functional areas; represent Regulatory Affairs in cross functional meetings
Interface with external regulatory groups and regulatory agencies
Contribute to cross-functional Health Authority Response Teams for assigned development projects and / or marketed products and prepare regulatory responses, as appropriate
Astron Pharma 2009 - 2013
Senior Medical Science Liaison (ONCOLOGY)
Riyadh, KSA
Expanded on and leverages thought leader relationships by aligning thought leader expertise with company needs
Successfully connected thought leaders internally to serve as advisors, investigators, expert guest speakers, or business development partners
Executes on MSL goals and objectives and Medical Affairs product plans
Applies advanced field-based medical and scientific experience, subject matter knowledge, and skills in supporting company medical strategy
Regularly collected and interpreted medical insights and feedback gathered from scientific exchange with thought leaders and communicates relevant information to internal stakeholders in order to define, update, and support medical strategies
Identified and facilitated investigator initiated trials (IIT) aligned with company medical strategies
Upon request of Clinical Affairs, assists in clinical trial support by identifying, evaluating, screening, and providing scientific support to qualified research sites
Addressed unsolicited requests for medical information from health care professionals
Actively participated in executing company strategy at scientific meetings by identifying relevant sessions, coordinating MSL meeting/booth coverage, and proactively facilitating thought leader interactions with company stakeholders
Provided ongoing scientific and medical training within the MSL team and to internal partners
Provided ongoing scientific and medical training within the MSL team and to internal partners
Provided clinical presentations and medical information to managed markets and government accounts upon request
Identified and brought forth team needs to MSL leadership
Lead, actively participated in and contributes to MSL or cross-functional projects and initiatives
Served as a new hire mentor, field coach, and resource for other members of the MSL team
Completed all required training, documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities
Ensured compliance with all FDA and company requirements ROCHE 2008 - 2009
Medical Science Liaison
Riyadh, KSA
Promoted two levels up in the management as a Medical Science Liaison for oncology
Provided fair balanced scientific information to national and regional KOLs
Presented published clinical data at journal clubs and faculty meetings of leading hospitals
Actively participated in the resolution of complex disease management issues related to oncology
Ensured that regulatory approvals remain in compliance with their authorizations and with current regulatory requirements
Worked on Development strategy with project teams to develop regulatory strategy for assigned projects
Identified, established and maintained collaborative relationships with key physicians, institutions, groups and consortia strategic to the effective use of company product
Worked with the appropriate internal and external departments to ensure required education and training are provided
Maintained clinical expertise through aggressive education, including attendance at relevant conferences, scientific workshops and review of key journals
Took advantage of opportunities to mentor other MSL team members, and participates in cross-functional Medical Affairs teams
Assisted the organization toward providing response to unsolicited requests for information with his/her direct collaboration with Medical Information Services personnel
Substantively contributed to scientific publication planning, slide-deck development, training initiatives and the development of a Medical Strategy Plan
Completed accurate and timely administrative reports, project plans, and required documentation requests ROCHE 2005 - 2008
Senior Product Manager
Riyadh - KSA
Was responsible for Oncological Product
Tracked and analyzed business environment and market trends
Conducted brand Strategy Planning, Implementation
Brand Wise activity planning to boost brand performance and monitoring of some special regions by close interaction through Zonal Heads
Participated in CME and resource allocation and doctor interactions
Brand Extension validity, planning and budgeting
Actively launched for new Product as per company guidelines
Performed new product surveys
Trained healthcare professionals on the use of newly launched products
Built a strong team of leaders to drive unit
Explored and developed new markets to build the sales
Achieved annual business target
ROCHE 2003 – 2005
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Riyadh - KSA
Compilation of adequate registration dossiers in order to obtain product registration according to the criteria as issued by the respective authority. Working according to planning and schedules
Resolved queries received from various Drug Regulatory Authorities by working with different departments like R& D, Production QC, QA, Packaging and Imports & Exports
Active Follow up with Product Registration Cell department in plants for their comments in the Technical Agreement followed by Finalization of TA
Prepared, Reviewed & Finalized of Technical Agreements (TAs) in co-ordination with Plants and various European Clients
Timely follow up of technical queries of regulatory authority
Effective communication with supplier/manufacturer and with local agents GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL 2000 - 2003
Medical Officer
Srilanka
EDUCATION
ZAPOROZHYE STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY – Ukraine 1993 – 2000
Doctor of Medicine ( MD )
UNIVERSITY OF SRIJAWARDENAPURA
MBA in Health Care Admin. 2000 - 2002
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint