Tahir Sharif
Riyadh
Summary
Multilingual Clinical Audiology Specialist with over 15 years of experience in cochlear implants, audiological diagnostics, and surgical support. Proven leadership in hospital and industry settings, with strong expertise in technical support, team training, and clinical research. Adept at providing professional audiological services across Arabic, German, and English-speaking regions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager for Emerging products and Humanitarian Projects
MED-EL
07.2025 - Current
- Provide technical support for all emerging products, including PMEI and STIWELL, across Middle East Area.
- Lead business development initiatives for emerging products within Saudi Arabia, identifying growth opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting sales strategies.
- Oversee and manage humanitarian projects in Africa, ensuring effective coordination, implementation, and support for audiology-related programs and services
PMEI Line Manager
MED-EL
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Take full responsibility for all PMEI-related activities, including sales, technical support, and customer engagement across Saudi Arabia.
- Ensure effective promotion, demonstration, and implementation of PMEI products in clinical settings.
- Provide ongoing technical support and training to healthcare professionals to ensure optimal product usage and patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute strategic plans for market growth, lead generation, and customer retention for PMEI solutions.
- Monitor market trends and customer feedback to support continuous improvement and innovation in PMEI offerings.
Surgical Specialist
MED-EL
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Provided intraoperative and postoperative technical support for cochlear implant (CI) surgeries
- Conducted workshops and training sessions for ENT surgeons and audiologists
- Acted as liaison between clinical teams and product development
Hearing Implant Scientific Assistant
MED-EL
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Delivered expert support for CI/ABI fittings and diagnostics
- Facilitated clinical studies and provided on-site hospital support
Medical Technical Assistant, Audiology Department
University Hospital Frankfurt, Germany
10.2009 - 09.2012
- Conducted comprehensive audiological assessments including subjective and objective testing, vestibular diagnostics (e.g., VEMP), and cochlear implant fittings
- Performed intraoperative measurements, ECoG, and promontory testing
- Led departmental scheduling, onboarding, and quality assurance.
Education
Master of Public Health -
01.2024
State Examination – Medical Technical Assistant - Functional Diagnostics
University Hospital Marburg
01.2009
Diploma - German Language
01.2001
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- CI/ABI fitting and intraoperative measurements
- Experience in clinical research: study design, IRB approval, data collection
- Workshop and event planning
- Strong presentation skills in Arabic, German, and English
- Effective under pressure; organized, flexible, and team-oriented
Affiliations
- German Society for Audiology
- German Association for Technologists and Analysts in Medicine
Languages
Arabic: Native
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Timeline
Regional Manager for Emerging products and Humanitarian Projects
MED-EL
07.2025 - Current
PMEI Line Manager
MED-EL
07.2022 - 05.2025
Surgical Specialist
MED-EL
07.2018 - 06.2022
Hearing Implant Scientific Assistant
MED-EL
07.2013 - 06.2018
Medical Technical Assistant, Audiology Department
University Hospital Frankfurt, Germany
10.2009 - 09.2012
State Examination – Medical Technical Assistant - Functional Diagnostics
University Hospital Marburg
Diploma - German Language
Master of Public Health -
Publications
- Aljazeeri, I., Hamed, N., Abdelsamad, Y., Sharif, T., Al-Momani, M. and Hagr, A., 2022. Anatomy-Based Frequency Allocation in Cochlear Implantation: The Importance of Cochlear Coverage. The Laryngoscope, 132(11), pp.2224-2231.
- Alahmadi, A., Hamed, N., Abdelsamad, Y., Sharif, T., Alshalan, A. and Alzhrani, F., 2025. Enhancing Electrode Location Assessment in Cochlear Implantation via Computed Tomography Image Fusion. Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE), (215), p.e67062.
References
Prof. Abdulrahman Hagr, Director, King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center, Riyadh 📧 hagr@ksu.edu.sa
Prof. Dr. Uwe Baumann, Director of Audiology, University Hospital Frankfurt 📧 uwe.baumann@kgu.de
Hobbies and Interests
Swimming, Reading audiology and cochlear implant literature, Interest in business and healthcare innovation
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