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LEARN MOREOn May 12th, 2020, OWL hosted the third virtual program in our Doctors, Industry and COVID-19 webinar series. If you’re…
On May 5th, 2020, OWL hosted another virtual program in our Doctors, Industry and COVID-19 webinar series – bringing together…
On April 7th, 2020, OWL hosted a Virtual Program, bringing together clinicians to share how COVID-19 and the recent AAO…
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LEARN MOREThe OWL Awards are given annually at OWL's Signature Event during AAO. The finalists are distinguished and respected - always an impressive group!
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LEARN MOREMedical Director - Medpace, Physician/CEO - EyeMD, LLC, Assistant Professor - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Zaiba Malik M.D. is a board- certified Ophthalmologist, practicing in the Dayton area. In additional to clinical practice, she is a Medical Director at Medpace, a global CRO, providing full service clinical development to biopharmaceutical and medical device companies.
She has been serving as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Surgery Department at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine since 2008. She participates in the global health education advisory, the scholarship in medicine, and the medical school admissions committees. She is passionate about global health and conducts yearly health camps mostly partnering with NGOs to provide cataract surgery to economically underserved areas. She is on faculty at University of Dayton teaching global health and senior capstone courses for the pre medicine department.
She has lectured nationally and internationally on sustainable global health, professional development, and leadership.
More OWL ChampionsLead Medical Director, Eye Care - US Clinical Development and Medical Affairs Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Arthur is the lead medical director at Novartis’ eye care division, developing and leading the company’s anterior segment medical affairs strategy and team. His expertise in and love for ophthalmology, his strong collaborations and working relationships with physicians, and his experience with medical strategy and field medical leadership makes him a natural fit for the role. Arthur has been a mentor to ophthalmologists and optometrists who have transitioned from clinical practice to industry, and has guided many medical science liaisons and medical directors in their careers. He is a strong believer in and advocate for diversity from building teams to advisory boards. Arthur has been a WIN mentor at his company and served on the board of several non-profit organizations.
Prior to his current position, Arthur was the head of field medical capabilities, leading field medical training across all of Novartis’ franchises and transforming how medical science liaisons learn by introducing adult education principles and innovative technologies. Arthur was the North America Head of MSLs, building and leading Alcon’s first MSL team which supported the company’s entire line of products ranging from intraocular lenses to cataract surgery equipment. His career highlight was representing Alcon/Novartis in Cambodia on a truly life-changing SEE international medical mission trip where he had the opportunity to assist with pediatric ophthalmology procedures.
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