Educational Background

• MSc in Vaccinology [2020 – 2022]
  • Program: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree LIVE
  • Institutions: Participated in a collaborative program across five universities in France, Belgium, and Spain

• Master’s Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology [2018 – 2020]

  • University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology [2015 – 2018]

  •  University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Professional Background

• Associate Specialist, Medical Affairs (Internship) [2022]
  Organization: MSD, Lyon, France
  Key Milestones: Contributed to medical affairs for new assets related to Ebola, Dengue, and Chikungunya, gaining valuable experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Research Analyst [2022 – 2023]
  Organization: IRIMI
  Key Milestones: Conducted research and analysis, contributing to projects that informed strategic decisions within the organization.

• Consultant [2023 – Present]
  Organization: Akkodis, Belgium
  Key Milestones: Initially served as a Quality Assurance Officer and Internal Auditor for 6 months, before transitioning to the role of Publication Project Manager in Medical Communications, primarily working with GSK as a client. Also continued to function as an Internal Auditor.

Career Expertise

• Industry Transition and Career Development (e.g. Insights on transitioning from academia to industry, including job search strategies and networking.)
• Professional skills development (mentoring on project management, data analysis, and presentation skills).
• International mobility and practical survival tips (visa applications, relocation logistics, cultural adaptation, and successful transitions).
• Non-Traditional Career Paths (e.g. Guidance on careers beyond traditional research and teaching, including roles in consulting, science communication, regulatory affairs, and policy)