Zainab Doctor
About Zainab Doctor
Zainab Doctor serves as the Head of Engagement Management at Scale AI, bringing a multidisciplinary background in biological sciences and data analytics. She has held various leadership roles in product management and research across notable organizations including nference, Pfizer, and Johns Hopkins University.
Current Role at Scale AI
Zainab Doctor serves as the Head of Engagement Management at Scale AI, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing client engagement and managing relationships within the organization. Her leadership is directed towards optimizing processes and ensuring effective communication between teams and clients.
Previous Experience at nference
Zainab Doctor held multiple roles at nference, including Director of Product Management from 2020 to 2021, VP of Product from 2021 to 2023, and Translational Science Lead from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure at nference spanned several years, during which she contributed to product management and translational science initiatives, leveraging her scientific expertise in a leadership capacity.
Academic Background
Zainab Doctor earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Harvard University, studying from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Applied Math, and Statistics at The Johns Hopkins University from 2010 to 2014. Her academic training laid the foundation for her multidisciplinary approach in her professional career.
Research Experience
Zainab Doctor has a solid background in research, having worked as a Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins University from 2011 to 2014 and as a Research Intern at Pfizer in 2012. Her research experience spans various scientific disciplines, contributing to her expertise in drug discovery and data analytics.
Transition to Leadership Roles
Zainab Doctor transitioned from a scientific research background to leadership roles in product management and engagement management. Her multidisciplinary background in chemical biology, statistics, and data analytics has enabled her to effectively bridge the gap between scientific research and product leadership, enhancing her contributions in her current and previous positions.