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Ghaith Bahader

Columbus

Summary

Goal-oriented and clinically knowledgeable neuroscience professional with over 5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience and a strong foundation in neurobiology and therapeutic research. Proven track record in exceeding sales targets, building high-impact relationships with healthcare providers, and executing territory strategies. Skilled in scientific communication, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering results in dynamic, compliance-driven environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Scientist

Nationwide Children’s Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Translated complex scientific findings into actionable insights, enhancing cross-functional communication and project alignment.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to explore CNS therapies and immune system interactions in traumatic brain injury.
  • Present findings to clinical and scientific stakeholders at 5 national and local conferences.

Graduate Research Scientist

University of Toledo
08.2018 - 08.2023
  • Developed relationships with different scientists and established research collaborations that translated into 2 grant applications.
  • Communicated research findings to internal and external stakeholders, resulting in 6 scientific national and international conference presentations.
  • Experienced in literature analysis, data generation, and scientific writing as evidenced by 12 published articles.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities through the presidency of the Graduate Students Council, leading to a notable 25% augmentation in the scholarship budget.

Senior Product Specialist

Novartis Pharma AG
08.2013 - 07.2018
  • Achieved sales growth through cross-functional collaboration, exceeding targets for three years and recognized as a top performer
  • Built effective business relationships with key customers, including KOLs and healthcare practitioners, resulting in 2 successful strategic product launches.
  • Successfully launched strategic products, surpassing first-year sales projections by 20%.
  • Trained and led a team of 5 medical reps; coordinated field activities, delivered sales training, and tracked KPIs.

Education

Ph.D. - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Toledo
TOLEDO, OH
10.2023

MS - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Toledo
TOLEDO, OH
07.2020

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - undefined

University of Baghdad
07.2013

Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee Certification - undefined

NABP
01.2022

Skills

  • Neurology Expertise
  • Territory & Account Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement & KOL Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Verbal/written Communication
  • Product launch and Management
  • Problem-solving

Certification

Advance Leadership Academy / University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

Novartis Consumer Sales Model / Novartis Pharma AG, Baghdad, Iraq

Early Talent Leadership Program / Novartis Pharma AG, Baghdad, Iraq

Awards

Graduate Student Recognition Award / University of Toledo

Fulbright Foreign Student Program grant / Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Best Product Specialist /Iraq: Novartis Pharma AG

Compliance Ambassador Initiative: Novartis Pharma AG

Timeline

Research Scientist

Nationwide Children’s Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Graduate Research Scientist

University of Toledo
08.2018 - 08.2023

Senior Product Specialist

Novartis Pharma AG
08.2013 - 07.2018

MS - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Toledo

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - undefined

University of Baghdad

Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee Certification - undefined

NABP

Ph.D. - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Toledo
Ghaith Bahader