Majed N. Almashjary
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in budgetary oversight and influential negotiation, demonstrating leadership proficiency and executive decision-making. Adept at communication proficiency and public speaking, with a strong focus on staff motivation, management principles, and staff training and development. Proven track record in partnership acquisition and handling staff disciplinaries, aiming to leverage skills for strategic growth and organisational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Director - Administrative & Financial Affairs
King Fahd Medical Research Center (KFMRC), King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah
2025.08 - 2026.04
- Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and financial oversight for center-wide operations and biomedical research enablement.
- Spearhead the 2026 Fiscal Year Pre-Planning Committee, driving significant structural efficiencies and saving SAR 4.0M+ through optimized asset utilization.
- Drive business collaboration and partnership development with private sector entities, ensuring strict alignment with institutional governance and ethics.
- Oversee major procurement, contracting activities (technology acquisition, service models), and vendor governance in coordination with technical stakeholders.
- Direct cross-functional institutional initiatives, ensuring clear scope, high-impact resourcing, and stakeholder accountability across finance, facilities, and research units.
- Formulate and execute sustainability and value-creation planning aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
- Served as official representative of the organization to public groups or government agencies.
- Maintained organizational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Established budgets based on historical, current, and forecasted business data.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
Principal Investigator
Hematology Research Unit, KFMRC
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2020.09 - 2026.04
- Direct a robust research portfolio focusing on red blood cell (RBC) biomarkers, anemia, and RBC rheology in chronic conditions.
- Authored and co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications; routinely serve as a speaker, evaluator, and poster presenter at scientific meetings.
- Advocated for ethical guidelines in all research activities.
- Participated in scientific conferences to stay updated on the latest trends and discoveries.
- Conducted rigorous data analysis, ensuring accurate results interpretation.
- Managed multi-disciplinary teams for improved project outcomes.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer through regular team meetings and briefings.
Head, Academic & Technical Affairs
King Fahd Medical Research Center (KFMRC), King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah
2023.03 - 2025.05
- Oversaw academic coordination and technical readiness across all research units, enabling standardized and high-quality operational delivery.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Head, Animal House Unit
King Fahd Medical Research Center (KFMRC), King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Led preclinical research infrastructure operations, successfully managing vendor/service governance, and driving compliance readiness.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
Education
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Online 2026.01 - 2026.03
Higher Diploma in Academic Leadership - Scientific Department Heads
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2023.01 - 2023.06
PhD - Clinical Laboratory Science (Hematology)
The Catholic University of America & National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Washington, D.C., USA 2015.08 - 2020.05
MSc - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Galveston, TX, USA 2011.08 - 2013.12
BSc - Medical Laboratory Technology
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2003.08 - 2007.06
Skills
- Budgetary oversight
- Influential negotiation
- Leadership proficiency
- Executive decision-making
- Communication proficiency
- Public speaking
- Staff motivation
- Management principles
- Staff disciplinaries
- Staff training and development
- Partnership acquisition
KEY EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS & METRICS
- Financial Stewardship: Oversee an annual budget scope of >5 million SAR, driving forecasting, cost control, and strategic deployment of resources.
- Operational Optimization: Delivered SAR 4.0M+ in cost savings and avoidance through comprehensive asset inventory management and the implementation of a center-wide open access policy, drastically reducing duplicate procurement.
- Scale of Leadership: Lead a direct and indirect team of >100 personnel, providing operational enablement and technical readiness for 36 research and administrative units.
- Strategic Partnerships: Accelerated private-sector business collaboration, successfully initiating >15 major partnerships, MoUs, and industry engagements (pharma, biotech, life sciences) within an 8-month period.
- Scientific Standing: NIH-trained Principal Investigator with 100+ peer-reviewed publications; active international speaker and contributor bridging the gap between scientific innovation and operational administration.
INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE & COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
Chaired Committees (Head)
o 2026 Fiscal Year Pre-Planning Committee
o Committee for Reviewing, Tracking, Inventorying, and Adjusting Asset Accountability
o Digital Archiving Transition Committee
o Animal Care and Use Committee
o Program Development Committee for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Diploma
o Program Coordinator, Master’s in Quality & Clinical Laboratory Management
Advisory & Academic Memberships
o Member, Scientific & Advisory Committees – KFMRC Conferences
o Member, Scientific Research Committee & MSc Proposal Review Committee (FAMS)
o Member, Program Development Committees for Phlebotomy and Public Health Diplomas
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute
2026.01 - 2026.03
Deputy Director - Administrative & Financial Affairs
King Fahd Medical Research Center (KFMRC), King Abdulaziz University
2025.08 - 2026.04
Head, Academic & Technical Affairs
King Fahd Medical Research Center (KFMRC), King Abdulaziz University
2023.03 - 2025.05
Higher Diploma in Academic Leadership - Scientific Department Heads
King Abdulaziz University
2023.01 - 2023.06
Head, Animal House Unit
King Fahd Medical Research Center (KFMRC), King Abdulaziz University
2022.01 - 2023.01
Principal Investigator
Hematology Research Unit, KFMRC
2020.09 - 2026.04
PhD - Clinical Laboratory Science (Hematology)
The Catholic University of America & National Institutes of Health (NIH)
2015.08 - 2020.05
MSc - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
2011.08 - 2013.12
BSc - Medical Laboratory Technology
King Abdulaziz University
2003.08 - 2007.06