Dr. Syed is a seasoned healthcare provider and clinical research expert with over 8 years of experience in the healthcare sector. He holds a Bachelour of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the University of Health Sciences and is certified as a Medical Doctor, ICH-GCP trained clinical research professional, and possesses Basic Life Support certification.

His career journey began as a Medical Officer at WilCare, where he advanced to the position of Senior Medical Officer. During his tenure, he established both the clinical trial site and the Bio-availability and Bio-equivalence centre at Olive Biocentre, a project under WilCare. Subsequently, he transitioned to Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Pakistan’s largest and premier clinical trial site, as a Senior Medical Officer.

Driven by his passion for clinical research, Dr. Syed joined DRK Pharma Solutions GmbH as Lead Commercial and Operations, where he rapidly ascended to the role of Clinical Research Project Lead. In this capacity, he oversaw global multi-centric clinical trials, spearheading the planning, execution, and delivery of numerous biosimilars, prophylactic vaccines, and therapeutic trials, including those in the realms of vaccines and oncology. From negotiating budgets to overseeing study startup, maintenance, and site closeout activities, he ensured strict adherence to Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements. Moreover, Dr. Syed actively contributed to the business development and communication strategies of the company, leveraging his adeptness in social media marketing and extensive industry network.

As part of his commitment to community service, Dr. Syed is associated with an Islamabad based NGO that offers healthcare services to marginalized populations.

Mr. Asim Munir holds a Pharm-D degree and an MBA in Marketing, beginning his career in the pharmaceutical sector with Novartis. He is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, encompassing local and international roles in sales, marketing, and business development across Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Africa.

Over the past 8+ years, Mr. Asim has specialized in clinical research, with expertise in clinical operations, project management, regulatory affairs, business development, and commercialization. His most recent role was as General Manager – Commercial & Operations and Head of Regulatory Affairs at a Swiss-headquartered Contract Research Organization (CRO).

Certified in clinical research by the National Institute of Drug Abuse and the National Institute of Health, USA, Mr. Asim has managed Phase II and Phase III multi-regional clinical trials in oncology, rabies, polio, and COVID-19 vaccines. He played a pivotal role in the expansion of CRO services to Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and demonstrated exemplary leadership during the pandemic by successfully leading COVID-19 clinical trials.

Mr. Asim has held various positions in prominent pharmaceutical companies, including Business Unit Head for International Business Development, where he oversaw operations in the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Myanmar, and CIS countries. He has a track record of generating cross-border business, enhancing profitability, and driving productivity.

His experience also includes out-licensing of product development services (lab-scale development to finished pharmaceutical product supplies) to the renowned pharmaceutical companies in Europe and South Asia. He successfully sourced and managed a wide network of contract manufacturing organizations (CMO) and executed its services to international pharmaceutical companies who do not have their own manufacturing facility.