Mohamed Kassem
Maastricht
Summary
Diligent Medical Affairs Manager with 20 years of supporting compliance management experience. Works well with consulting cross-functional teams on minimizing risk. Goes above and beyond to manage priorities and problem-solve with quick turn-around expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Doc Researcher
Forschungszentrum
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Recruited and evaluated the uptake of FET-tracer on PET images and the oxygen extraction fraction on novel MR sequence images for 75 patients diagnosed with brain tumors and dementia, as part of ongoing research intended for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Secured grant funding for collaborative projects through persuasive proposal writing and networking efforts.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
Ph.D. Candidate
Maastricht University Medical Centre (UMC+)
06.2019 - 03.2023
- I detected high-risk atherosclerotic carotid plaques using MRI and hybrid PET/MRI to customize treatment for stroke-prone patients. This work has resulted in the publication of nine papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Presented research findings at national conferences, promoting knowledge sharing among fellow scholars.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex research questions, fostering innovative solutions.
Senior Researcher
UMC+
04.2018 - 06.2019
- I conducted validation studies on advanced PET and MR imaging techniques for assessing carotid atherosclerosis. This research has led to the publication of two papers in peer-reviewed journals, with a third currently in preparation.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions based on in-depth research insights.
Medical Coordinator
Qatar Red Cross
12.2012 - 08.2014
- I spearheaded the Polio outbreak response and surveillance efforts in northern Syria in partnership with WHO, UNICEF, and CDC, resulting in the vaccination of 1.5 million children.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Medical Science Liaison Consultant
National Pharmaceutical Company
01.2004 - 06.2012
- Gathered, recorded and analyzed disease, customer, market and competitor intelligence gained from stakeholder interactions, meetings and literature.
- Streamlined processes within the organization, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Proactively identified gaps in organizational knowledge, developing targeted educational materials to address these areas of need.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on clinical matters or industry best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches and expand market share.
- Worked closely with marketing teams to create compelling promotional materials grounded in scientific evidence.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
Education
Ph.D. - Neurology, Cardiovascular, Biomedical Sciences
12.2023
- Advanced academic writing
- Methodology and Statistics (SPSS)
- Presentation skills
- Research integrity
- Courses A-level teaching roles
- Recipient of CARIM-HS BAFTA Grant 2022; € 62,219
- Recipient of Hestia Grant Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research NWO; € 64,375
- Recipient of CARIM-HS BAFTA 2019; € 42,000
- Recipient of Best abstract at the online international conference “THE FIL ROUGE OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS: FROM BRAIN TO HEART IMAGING.”
- Recipient of Best E-poster European Stroke Organization Conference (ESOC), 2021
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
09.2019
Neurosurgery Specialty - Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Neurophysiology
11.2010
M.D. - Medicine
09.2003
Skills
- Risk Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Task Prioritization
- Strategic leadership
- Onboarding and training
- Organizational Development
- Interpersonal Relations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Self Motivation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Professional Networking
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Post Doc Researcher - Forschungszentrum
03.2023 - 03.2024
Ph.D. Candidate - Maastricht University Medical Centre (UMC+)
06.2019 - 03.2023
Senior Researcher - UMC+
04.2018 - 06.2019
Medical Coordinator - Qatar Red Cross
12.2012 - 08.2014
Medical Science Liaison Consultant - National Pharmaceutical Company
01.2004 - 06.2012
Maastricht University - Ph.D., Neurology, Cardiovascular, Biomedical Sciences
Maastricht University - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Aleppo University - Neurosurgery Specialty , Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Neurophysiology
Aleppo University - M.D., Medicine
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