Experience

University of Global Health Equity
• Rwanda
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Director Institute of Global Health Equity Research, Andrew Weiss Chair of Research

  • 2022 - Present

World Health Organization
• Bangladesh
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Healthcare Consultant

  • Jun 2020 - Present

African Medical Research and Innovation Institute
• South Africa
• Executive Director

  • 2008 - Present

SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI)
• Adjunct Associate Professor

  • Feb 2020 - Present


Roche

• Switzerland
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Oncology leader, Clinical Decision Support APAC

  • May 2019 - Apr 2020

  Oncology Leader in the newly formed Clinical Decision Support team in Asia Pacific Responsible for determining and managing the cross-diagnostics oncology strategy in Asia Pacific in collaboration with the business area Executive Directors and the Medical and Scientific Affairs team. Leading the country managers to define and execute the targets (oncology related) products and services in the region. Leading the regional collaboration projects with Roche Pharmaceuticals.Defining and executing market research initiatives in order to formulate strategic and tactical decisions related to the clinical decision support business opportunities. Show less

• Global Clinical Leader Oncology Diagnostics

  • Dec 2016 - May 2019

  Drive medical value and clinical differentiation of key products in the oncology portfolio towards improved patients' outcomeProvide input into overall Business Area strategy, lead the Disease Area Strategy Team (DAST) and provide medical strategy to Clinical Development TeamsProvide clinical leadership and subject matter expertise to define the clinical development strategy in close collaboration with CPS cross-functional teams, and provide support for new and existing products within the oncology portfolio (pre-registration clinical development program, medical communication and Key Opinion Leader interaction)Support Medical Affairs colleagues in post-launch medical tasks. Show less



AORTIC

• President African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC)

  • 2017 - Nov 2019

  First ever woman president of the largest cancer organization for research and training in Africa. Established mentorship programs for young researchers, scientists and clinicians, networks in the cancer field across the globe,leaderships programs, increased the visibility and contribution of AORTIC. First ever woman president of the largest cancer organization for research and training in Africa. Established mentorship programs for young researchers, scientists and clinicians, networks in the cancer field across the globe,leaderships programs, increased the visibility and contribution of AORTIC.



South African Medical Research Council

• South Africa
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2016

  Senior leader of national governmental research institution of more than 600 employees. Involved in drafting the medical and research strategy of the organization, supervision and direction of several research units in the country. Drive collaboration across the organization to identify needs and develop scalable solutions. Prioritize objectives and implement strategies to achieve company initiatives as part of the leadership team. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve mutual goals. Form and lead internal teams, providing training and mentorship as needed. Directly and indirectly manage staff with the goal of enhancing professional development and personal growth. Manage relationships with other organizations and institutions. Show less


Stellenbosch University
• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Associate Professor

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2014

Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University
• Head Hematology Oncology

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2014