Seasoned Biopharmaceuticals Expert: Detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and results-driven professional with 25+ years of experience in Healthcare and Life Sciences. Proficient in a wide range of products and equipment. Skilled in leading high-performance teams, fostering cross-functional collaborations, and driving innovation for robust solutions. Committed to excellence in science and industry, contributing expertise to GKSD HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Principal Investigator, Biomedical Research
College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
, Saudi Arabia
10.2022 - Current
Responsible for the preparation, conduct, and administration of a research grants. My research is primarily focused on identifying the molecular mechanisms responsible for cardiovascular diseases and developing novel therapeutic strategies that will result in clinical trials.
Laboratory Manager
College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
, Saudi Arabia
09.2020 - Current
Led and managed a team of researchers to ensure that research is conducted accurately and efficiently.
Oversaw and managed day to day operations, managing a state-of-the-art laboratory, ensuring service levels are continually maintained and improved.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Glasgow
, United Kingdom
07.2019 - 08.2020
Conducted independent research and development to attain short and long-term objectives.
Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
Presented professional scientific findings in an international Drug Discovery Conference.
Doctoral Researcher, Molecular Pharmacology
University of Glasgow
, United Kingdom
10.2013 - 06.2019
Designed and conducted experiments, collected data and maintained results databases.
Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
Prepared summaries of research data for use in high-level meetings and presentations.
Authored a thesis emphasising novel interaction of Cavin-1 with Suppressor of Cytokine Signalling 3 (SOCS3).
Displayed a detailed picture of a novel functionally significant mechanism aiming to impede vascular chronic inflammation is often associated with the development of both cancer and cardiovascular disease, proving exceptional detail-oriented experience and technical skills.
Co-authored a paper published in 'Nature Communications'.
Targeted the establishment of stable endothelial cell lines completely lacking SOCS3 expression via CRISPR/Cas system (a novel tool) and provided novel data produced by confocal microscopy & transmission electron microscopy through the paper.
Research Associate
University of Strathclyde
, United Kingdom
04.2011 - 09.2013
Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
Attained one-year training experience in cancer research and developed a research project to enhance radiotherapy via targeted drugs, strengthening technical knowledge, skills, and expertise in research group collaboration.
Acquired in-depth knowledge and training in cell culture, colony formation assay, and tumour spheroid formation methods.
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Medical Center, IMSIU
, Saudi Arabia
01.2004 - 04.2008
Furnished information to 100+ patients on a daily basis to help them reap maximum benefits from the prescribed medicines
Advised on various prescriptions and changes to prescriptions, alerting patients of the possible side effects
Assisted healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, in choosing the best medicines and using them appropriately, understanding patient issues in addition to standard treatments
Fostered professional growth and development by actively participating in 10 educational programs, going through current pieces of literature, and attending pharmacy-related meetings & workshops.
Medical Logistics Specialist
KFSH&RC
, Saudi Arabia
09.2001 - 12.2003
Functioned as a Pharmacy Logistics Coordinator to facilitate 20+ duties, including drug procurement, regulation of drug storage conditions, and reporting key statistical data to upper management
Responded swiftly to clinically-related drug questions raised by doctors, nurses, and patients, critically examining details, and focusing on what's important
Directed the Narcotic/Controlled Medications Pharmacy Service assumed responsibility for any issues pertaining to narcotics/controlled medications, including procurement, clearing, receiving, storing, and dispensing.
Staff Pharmacist
King Saud University
, Saudi Arabia
07.1998 - 08.2001
Facilitated, on daily basis, 100 hospital prescriptions and order checks for in-patients and out-patients, and made sure that all hospital policies and procedures were followed
Screened patients for drug allergies and checked the appropriateness of medications and their dose, frequency, and route of administration
Responded vigilantly to Code Blue, Rapid Response, and emergency situations.
Education
PhD - Molecular Pharmacology
University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
10.2013 - 06/2019
MSc - Clinical Pharmacology
University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
09.2008 - 12/2010
BSc - Pharmaceutical Sciences
King Saud University
Saudi Arabia
09.1993 - 06/1998
Skills
Research skills
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PUBLICATIONS
Williams, J., Alotaiq, N., Mullen, W., Burchmore, R., Liu, L., Baillie, G., Schaper, F., Pilch, P. and Palmer, T. (2018). Interaction of suppressor of cytokine signalling 3 with cavin-1 links SOCS3 function and cavin-1 stability. Nature Communications, 9(1).
Williams, J., Alotaiq, N. and Palmer, T. (2017). 212 Suppressor of cytokine signalling3 (SOCS3) interaction with cavin-1 links socs3 function and cavin-1 stability. Heart, 103(Suppl 5), pp.A140.2-A140.
Alotaiq, N., Williams, J. and Palmer, T. (2014). Roles for a novel cavin-1/SOCS3 interaction in regulating pro-inflammatory IL-6 signalling and caveola stability. Heart, 100(Suppl 4), pp.A6.1-A6.
Alotaiq, N., Baillie, G. (2020). Developing Peptide Inhibitors of E3 Ubiquitin Ligase-Mediated Ubiquitylation and Degradation of Cell Surface Insulin Receptor. A poster for 2nd Therapeutic discoveries from bench to first in human trials. February 25-27, 2020, KAIMRC, Saudi Arabia.
Affiliations
Biochemical Society
British Pharmacological Society (BPS)
Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
American College of Clinical Pharmacology (ACCP)
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET)
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
Timeline
Principal Investigator, Biomedical Research
College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
10.2022 - Current
Laboratory Manager
College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
09.2020 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Glasgow
07.2019 - 08.2020
Doctoral Researcher, Molecular Pharmacology
University of Glasgow
10.2013 - 06.2019
PhD - Molecular Pharmacology
University of Glasgow
10.2013 - 06/2019
Research Associate
University of Strathclyde
04.2011 - 09.2013
MSc - Clinical Pharmacology
University of Glasgow
09.2008 - 12/2010
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Medical Center, IMSIU
01.2004 - 04.2008
Medical Logistics Specialist
KFSH&RC
09.2001 - 12.2003
Staff Pharmacist
King Saud University
07.1998 - 08.2001
BSc - Pharmaceutical Sciences
King Saud University
09.1993 - 06/1998
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