Zara Melyan, PhD, Ms, M Pharm
About Zara Melyan, PhD, Ms, M Pharm
Zara Melyan, PhD, Ms, M Pharm, serves as the Associate Director of Medical Communications and Publications in Medical Affairs at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. She has extensive experience in medical writing and research, having worked at prestigious institutions such as NYU Langone Medical Center and the University of Oxford.
Current Role at KalVista Pharmaceuticals
Zara Melyan serves as the Associate Director of Medical Communications and Publications within the Medical Affairs department at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. She has held this position since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing medical communications and the development of publications that support the company's research and therapeutic initiatives. Her work contributes to the dissemination of scientific information and enhances the visibility of KalVista's projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience in Medical Writing and Research
Prior to her current role, Zara Melyan accumulated extensive experience in medical writing and research. She worked at NYU Langone Medical Center as a Medical Writer and Research Scientist for one year from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford from 2006 to 2010, where she engaged in significant research projects. Her background also includes a role as Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University Medical Center from 2011 to 2015.
Experience in Medical Affairs
Zara Melyan has a solid background in Medical Affairs, having worked at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as Senior Manager of Medical Publications from 2019 to 2021. In this position, she managed medical publication strategies and ensured compliance with regulatory standards. Her expertise in this area has been further developed through her current role at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, where she continues to focus on medical communications.
Educational Background
Zara Melyan holds a PhD, an MS, and an M Pharm. Her educational qualifications provide her with a strong foundation in both scientific research and pharmaceutical sciences, equipping her for her roles in medical communications and research.
Early Career Experience
Zara Melyan began her career as a Field Application Scientist at ALA Scientific Instruments Inc. from 2015 to 2016. This role involved providing technical support and application expertise, which contributed to her understanding of scientific instrumentation and its applications in research.