Ali Sasan
About Ali Sasan
Ali Sasan is a Clinical Trial Budget and Financial Analyst III at Sutter Health, with extensive experience in financial analysis and research. He holds advanced degrees in economics and finance, including a Ph.D. focused on urban policy, and has worked in various roles in the finance sector and academia.
Current Role at Sutter Health
Ali Sasan currently serves as a Clinical Trial Budget and Financial Analyst III at Sutter Health, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing budgets related to clinical trials and providing financial analysis to support research initiatives. His expertise in finance and clinical trial regulations positions him as a key resource for investigators navigating device regulations within clinical studies. He operates within the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the organization's mission of advancing healthcare through research.
Previous Experience at Gilead Sciences
Prior to his current role, Ali Sasan worked at Gilead Sciences as a Financial Analyst II from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities included financial analysis and budget management within the organization. He also held a position as a Procure to Pay Sourcing Analyst at Gilead Sciences for five months in 2018. His time at Gilead provided him with significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, enhancing his financial acumen in a clinical research context.
Educational Background and Expertise
Ali Sasan holds advanced degrees in economics and finance. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Macroeconomics, Urban Economics, and International Finance from Université Côte d'Azur, where his dissertation focused on urban policy in Iran and France. He also achieved a Master's degree in International Finance from the same institution. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics at the University of Isfahan. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in applied econometrics, development economics, and public economics.
Research and Academic Contributions
Ali Sasan has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor at St. Edward's University from 2016 to 2017. He has also published a book titled 'Public Finance and Financial Strategy of Governments' in 2004, showcasing his expertise in public finance. His academic work includes a focus on urbanization and urban politics, particularly through his Ph.D. dissertation, which received a 'very honorable' grade. His research interests align with his professional focus on economic consulting and financial analysis.
Early Career Experience
Before advancing in his finance career, Ali Sasan worked as a Credit Analyst at IBC Bank for ten months in 2017. He also served as a researcher at Université Nice Sophia Antipolis from 2009 to 2015, where he gained valuable experience in research methodologies and financial analysis. These early roles laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions in financial analysis and budget management.