Sad Halak
Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Kurzprofil
Oncology field medical professional with 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry and a strong record in scientific exchange, evidence generation support, advisory boards, and medical education. Proven success as MSL and senior field specialist across GU and thoracic oncology, covering targeted therapies (TKIs), immuno-oncology (ICIs), and anti-angiogenics. Experienced in collaborating with clinics, investigators, and multidisciplinary care teams; supporting study feasibility and startup; and developing high-impact training and scientific materials. PhD in Technical Biology with hands-on molecular biology background. Demonstrates high learning agility and readiness to master new oncology modalities, for example CAR-T cell therapy.
Übersicht
24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Berufserfahrung
Medical Science Liaison Manager Oncology GU
AstraZeneca
Southwest Germany
2022.05 - 2026.04
- Lead scientific exchange with KOLs/KEEs in GU oncology across clinics and specialist centers; align account planning to medical strategy.
- Plan and execute regional and supra-regional scientific initiatives and medical education events; represent medical at national/international congresses.
- Support internal/external clinical studies via site identification, feasibility input, scientific discussions, and insights reporting.
- Develop scientific presentation materials; deliver tailored training for HCPs and internal teams.
- Contribute to advisory board planning, content development, briefing, and medical compliance.
- Capture, synthesize, and communicate medical insights to inform cross-functional strategies and evidence plans.
Senior Oncology Specialist
Boehringer Ingelheim
Baden Württemberg
2019.01 - 2022.04
- Drive scientific engagement in NSCLC across hospitals, pulmonologists, internists, and GPs; translate data into actionable clinical discussions.
- Communicate evidence for Afatinib (Giotrif), Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), and Nintedanib (Vargatef) + Docetaxel within approved indications.
- Organize and facilitate advisory boards, roundtables, and CME-accredited programs; co-create agendas and briefing materials.
- Support studies by enabling scientific dialogue, connecting investigators, and relaying medical insights to guide strategy.
Respiratory Specialist
Novartis
Ludwigsburg
2016.02 - 2018.12
- Launch COPD/asthma therapies (Ultibro, Seebri, Xolair) with scientific education for clinicians and medical staff.
- Organize CME programs (e.g., DMP, referral events) and deliver training (spirometry, resuscitation, hygiene).
- Provide practice-level support for lung testing and patient pathway optimization.
Specialty Care Representative
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Stuttgart
2014.07 - 2015.10
- Support launches of Anoro and Relvar through scientific updates, CME activities, and staff education.
- Organize regional medical education and deliver focused training for clinical teams.
SBG Group (Environmental Health/Biotech)
Stuttgart
2007.07 - 2014.06
- Manage interdisciplinary R&D and implementation projects; coordinate international teams.
- Freelance Environmental Management Consultant (Sep 2013 – May 2014)
- Senior Project Coordinator, Kelvin High Tech Project Management LLC (Nov 2012 – Aug 2013): overall responsibility for a large global Environmental Health project
- R&D Project Manager, SL-Rasch GmbH (Jul 2007 – Oct 2012): dry-waste and wastewater management via vacuum technology, biodegradability, resource recovery
- Project and Consultancy Roles
Research Associate
University of Stuttgart – Center for Bioprocess Engineering / Institute of Microbiology
Stuttgart
2002.04 - 2006.10
- Conduct molecular/microbiology research: gene manipulation, PCR, sequencing, gene expression in E. coli; protein purification/characterization.
- Perform analytical work (photometry, HPLC, NMR, LC-MS); contribute to scientific presentations/publications.
Ausbildung
PhD - Technical Biology
University of Stuttgart
Stuttgart 2002.04 - 2006.10
Diploma - Biology
University of Aleppo
Aleppo 1995.09 - 2000.10
Kompetenzen
- KOL/KEE engagement
- Scientific exchange
- Insights capture
- Regional medical planning
- Congress activities
- CME programs
- Advisory board design/briefing
- Scientific slide decks
- Internal/external training
- Support for interventional studies
- Support for non-interventional studies
- Feasibility input
- Evidence dissemination
- GU oncology
- Thoracic oncology
- Launches
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Molecular biology
- Microbiology
- Protein biochemistry
- Analytics
- Photometry
- HPLC
- NMR
- LC-MS
Languages
Arabisch
Muttersprache
German
Fließend (C2)
C2
English
Fachkundig (C1)
C1
Hobbys
- different type of Sports
Zeitleiste
Medical Science Liaison Manager Oncology GU
AstraZeneca
2022.05 - 2026.04
Senior Oncology Specialist
Boehringer Ingelheim
2019.01 - 2022.04
Respiratory Specialist
Novartis
2016.02 - 2018.12
Specialty Care Representative
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
2014.07 - 2015.10
SBG Group (Environmental Health/Biotech)
2007.07 - 2014.06
Research Associate
University of Stuttgart – Center for Bioprocess Engineering / Institute of Microbiology
2002.04 - 2006.10
PhD - Technical Biology
University of Stuttgart
2002.04 - 2006.10
Diploma - Biology
University of Aleppo
1995.09 - 2000.10