Raff Abdul Gaffar
About Raff Abdul Gaffar
Raff Abdul Gaffar is a Medical Scientific Liaison Manager at BeiGene with over 8 years of experience in Medical Affairs roles, specializing in Immunotherapy, Oncology, Haematology, Endocrinology, and Neurology.
Title
Raff Abdul Gaffar is the Medical Scientific Liaison Manager U at BeiGene.
Company
Raff Abdul Gaffar is currently employed at BeiGene. His role involves responsibilities typical of a Medical Scientific Liaison Manager. He specializes in establishing and managing collaborations with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in allogeneic transplantation units across the UK.
Previous Roles at Kiadis Pharma
From 2018 to 2020, Raff Abdul Gaffar held the position of Senior Medical Science Liaison at Kiadis Pharma. Based in London, United Kingdom, he worked there for two years, contributing to medical affairs operations and facilitating KOL interactions.
Previous Roles at QuintilesIMS UK
Between 2015 and 2017, Raff Abdul Gaffar was the Medical Science Liaison Manager at QuintilesIMS UK. He was based in the South of England and contributed to the company's medical science liaison activities for two years.
Previous Roles at Dendreon
Raff Abdul Gaffar worked as the Medical Affairs Manager - Oncology and Immunotherapy at Dendreon from 2013 to 2015. His two-year tenure in London, United Kingdom, focused on oncology and immunotherapy medical affairs.
Previous Roles at Ipsen
From 2012 to 2013, Raff Abdul Gaffar served as the Endocrinology and Neurology Scientific Liaison Manager at Ipsen. Based in the United Kingdom, he was responsible for medical liaison activities in endocrinology and neurology for one year.
Educational Background
Raff Abdul Gaffar earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Immunology from the University of London, where he studied from 1986 to 1988. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons in Applied Biology from the University of East London, which he completed between 1982 and 1986.
Expertise and Specializations
With over 8 years of experience in Medical Affairs roles, Raff Abdul Gaffar specializes in Immunotherapy, Oncology, Haematology, Endocrinology, and Neurology. His work includes organizing and presenting at UK and EU advisory boards and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to set up specialist treatment units and review guidelines.
Interests in Immuno-Oncology
Raff Abdul Gaffar has a keen interest in Immuno-oncology therapeutics, including vaccines, checkpoint inhibitors (PD-1/PDL-1), CAR-T, and NK cell therapies. He has been deeply involved in projects related to these therapeutic areas, reflecting his expertise and dedication to the field.