Aseel Ekram
Summary
Passionate and driven pharmacist with a solid foundation in both clinical and industry settings. Currently working as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at AstraZeneca with a focus on CVRM. Skilled in medical affairs, scientific communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking to transition into a Medical Advisor role to contribute strategically to brand success, scientific engagement, and evidence generation.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Clinical Internship (Jul–Aug 2018)
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Professional Experience
AstraZeneca – Medical Science Liaison
Mar 2023 – Present | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Act as a scientific expert in the CVRM therapeutic area.
• Engage with healthcare professionals to deliver impactful scientific exchange.
• Provide real-world insights to support medical strategy and unmet patient needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, regulatory, and market access.
• Support clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and data dissemination.
AstraZeneca – Medical Representative (Diabetes Line)
Jan 2021 – Mar 2023
• Built strong relationships with HCPs and delivered compelling product messaging.
• Successfully contributed to the growth of diabetes portfolio products.
• Delivered market insights to guide local strategy.
• Participated in regional events and product launches.
Internships
• Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs – Oncology/Hematology Rotation (Jan–Mar 2020)
• Amgen – Field Medical Internship (Oct–Nov 2019)
• Tamer Group – Training in Presentation & Communication Skills (Sep–Oct 2019)
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center – Clinical Internship (Jul–Aug 2018)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Pharmacy
Umm Al-Qura University
Saudi Arabia 01-2020
Skills
- Scientific Communication & Data Exchange
Medical Strategy & Clinical Insights
Cross-functional Collaboration
Field Medical Engagement
Evidence Generation
Microsoft Office Suite
Fluent in Arabic & English
Certification
• Health Economics Course, London School of Economics – 2024 | Online
- Certified Medical Science Liaison -2023
- Soft Skills Workshop, SIPHA – 2020, Riyadh
- Pharmacogenomics Workshop, SIPHA – 2019 | Jeddah
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Affiliations
Volunteer Activities
• Green Hajj Volunteering Program – 2019
• Hajj Health Volunteering Program – 2018
• Ramadan Health Volunteer Program – 2017
Research & Publications
- Physician and patient awareness of using antibiotics in cold and flu in Saudi Arabia (Author, 2019)
• Attenuation of Doxorubicin-induced ECG and blood pressure changes by exenatide in rats (Coauthor, 2015)
Achievements
• Presented a poster at the Saudi International Pharmaceutical Conference – January 2020
• Head of the Medical and Marketing Department, Pharmacy College – 2017–2018
• Organized the Mental Health Awareness Conference, Umm Al-Qura – 2018
Timeline
Clinical Internship (Jul–Aug 2018)
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
07.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Pharmacy
Umm Al-Qura University
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