Samira Saad, Pharm D, Ms
About Samira Saad, Pharm D, Ms
Samira Saad, Pharm D, Ms, serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Medvantx, where she focuses on advancing health equity and precision medicine. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in neurology, cardiovascular disease, and oncology, and has held various roles at Roche and other healthcare organizations.
Current Role at Medvantx
Samira Saad serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Medvantx, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees medical strategies and initiatives, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders to align medical affairs with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Roche
Prior to her current role, Samira Saad worked at Roche in multiple capacities. She served as the Global Neurology Strategy Workstream Lead for six months in 2022, where she contributed to strategic initiatives in neurology. Additionally, she held the position of Medical Access Partner at Roche Diagnostics Corporation for two years, and worked as a Senior Scientific Affairs Manager in the Medical and Scientific Affairs division for one year, focusing on cardiac health.
Education and Expertise
Samira Saad holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from Wayne State University, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, where she studied from 2017 to 2020. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both pharmacy and healthcare management.
Contributions to Health Policy
Samira Saad has made significant contributions to health policy as a member of the Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. During her tenure from 2019 to 2020, she contributed to the tailoring of the Medicaid Formulary for the state of Michigan. Her involvement in this committee reflects her commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes.
Clinical Experience and Projects
Samira Saad has extensive clinical experience, having worked as a Clinical Pharmacist at the University of Michigan Health System for eight years. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Henry Ford Health System from 2012 to 2013. Throughout her career, she has led projects in various disease areas, including cardiovascular disease, oncology, and Alzheimer's disease, with a focus on promoting health equity in clinical trials.