Murooj Taha
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Skilled and strategic team leader with over 10 years of experience in assessing operational needs and developing impactful solutions. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments, excelling in project planning, and managing multiple stakeholders simultaneously. Committed to driving organizational success and achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biotechnology Program Lead Specialist
Undisclosed
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2023 - Current
- Produced the first MOU within the organization with the approval of his Royal Highness Price Abdullah Bin Bandar-The Minister of National Guard.
- Manged key beneficiaries, conducted needs analysis and proposed tailored solutions.
- Executed stakeholder analysis and created a detailed risk analysis matrix, enhancing program effectiveness.
- Managed and facilitated multiple workshops with the Ministry of Exterior surpassing set goals and contributing to overall project success.
- Conducted multiple assessments of various biotechnology solutions and provided recommendations on whether to proceed with each option.
- Developed two sets of tender conditions for innovative solutions to benefit the organization’s stakeholders.
- Led the team for the Global Health Exhibition 2024, coordinating and producing content, and managed multiple sections to ensure successful participation in the upcoming conference.
- Developed a proposed organizational structure for the program, which is now in the approval process.
- Performed a comprehensive gap analysis to assess the development needs and opportunities in Saudi Arabia's biotechnology sector.
- Supported team to overcome new challenges by forecasting knowledge and skills gaps.
Senior Clinical Benefit Evaluator
Saudi Vision Realization 2030, MOH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Develop the Saudi Health Technology Assessment Center strategy and objectives.
- Create diagnostic technologies methodologies.
- Lead the project of laboratory test inclusion within the national health insurance health package in CNHI.
- Appraise clinical and economic evidence and produce health technology assessment reports.
- Develop horizon scanning methodologies.
- Research diagnostic technologies as part of the horizon scanning program and produce technology summary reports.
- Responsible for project and programme management.
- Preparing reports for senior management and government officials on policy development, management, and delivery accordingly.
- Setting objectives and managing performance including support to create a high-performing and focused team.
- Creating a comprehensive programme governance framework covering the end-to-end lifecycle of projects including reporting, budget management, and progress and resource deployment.
- Preparing reports for senior management covering programme progress against strategic priorities and identifying intervention actions.
Consultant
Center of Health Support Services, MOH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed his Excellency Minister of Health biosafety laboratories live dashboard.
- Build the MOH national respiratory surveillance system.
- Evaluated MOH laboratories readiness to diagnose and report seasonal respiratory viruses.
- Used expert knowledge to create a unified laboratory test menu across MOH laboratories.
- Analyzed the risk of excess laboratory expenditure on devices, reagents, and consumables.
- Promoted new and innovative purchasing mechanisms that depend on clinical and economic effectiveness
- Focusing on the creation of on creating an industry leading biological threat laboratory infrastructure in line with government and departmental priorities.
- Liaising with partners and senior management to coordinate resources and ensure the effective implementation of threat management protocols covering identification, prevention, and control of biological threats.
- Creating a framework to manage biological threats including the laboratory response and disease management in line with international standards and industry best practice.
- Planning and managing the overall projects and strategy for disease management covering budget management, procurement, and planning activities.
Head of Enteric and Environmental viruses center
Public Health Authority
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2017 - 01.2021
- ·Established the National Polio Environmental Surveillance Program
- Analyzed the needs of users, laboratory reagents, and equipment's as a member of the supply management team.
- Advised on purchasing diagnostic equipment and reagents in the Direct Purchase Committee assigned by the Deputy of Ministry of Health.
- Member of the Human Resources Advisory Board assigned for conflict resolution.
Laboratory Specialist
Riyadh Regional Laboratory - MOH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Received, processed, diagnosed, and reported results as part of the National Polio Eradication program.
- Accurately stored, archived, and retrieved samples, dispatching selected samples to referral sites as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded laboratory analyzers, identifying samples requiring further testing.
- Safely treated and disposed clinical waste in accordance with policy.
- Maintained strict compliance with hazardous chemical safety policies, mitigating potential risks.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Virology
University of Manchester
United Kingdom12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Riyadh Colleague of Dentistry and Pharmacy
12.2013
Skills
Leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Communication, interpersonal
Cell culture
Viral isolation
Virus cultivation
Formulating a project plan
Setting project milestones and deliverables
Key Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Expertise in Biotechnology
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
- Regulatory Compliance
- Research and Analysis of emerging technology
Publication
Assessment of 12 qualitative RT-PCR commercial kits for the detection of SARS-CoV-2
Altamimi AM, Obeid DA, Alaifan TA, Taha MO, et al. Assessment of 12 qualitative RT-PCR commercial kits for the detection of SARS-CoV-2. J Med Virol. 2021;93(5):3219-3226. doi:10.1002/jmv.26900
Accomplishments
Achieved the World Health Organization Accreditation panels (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
Research Project
Topic: Emerging And Re-Emerging Infections In The Eastern Mediterranean Region
Objective: An overview of recent infectious outbreaks in the region, the causes and the factors contributing to these epidemics, and the basic biology of pathogens including transmissions, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatments. In addition, the project discusses preventing and controlling epidemics.
Result: Listing all highly possible to emerge or re-emerge infectious diseases including Coronavirus and how viral adaptation and evolution plays an important role in the emerging and re-emerging of different viruses.
Certification
- 2023 Leadership certificate - ADL Academy
- 2022 Train the Trainer - KPMG
- 2018 Certificate in Bioinformatics For Insect Vectors And Infectious Diseases - Lancaster University
- 2018 Geospatial Models For Disease Processes Course – Lancaster University
- 2017 Certificate in Behaviour and ethics of the profession – Bena Training Center
- 2017 Certificate in infection control standards for health facilities – National Health Laboratory
Timeline
Biotechnology Program Lead Specialist
Undisclosed
11.2023 - Current
Consultant
Center of Health Support Services, MOH
01.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Clinical Benefit Evaluator
Saudi Vision Realization 2030, MOH
01.2021 - 11.2023
Head of Enteric and Environmental viruses center
Public Health Authority
01.2017 - 01.2021
Laboratory Specialist
Riyadh Regional Laboratory - MOH
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Medical Virology
University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Riyadh Colleague of Dentistry and Pharmacy
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