Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience, the expert has led high-impact R&D and innovation projects on a global scale. Key qualifications include R&D program management, strategic planning, resource optimization, and multi-stakeholder engagement. The expert has successfully managed a $30M+ global R&D portfolio, achieving early regulatory approvals and leading initiatives across sectors such as health and social development. Career highlights include engaging 96% of senior leaders in a strategic initiative and contributing to WHO guideline updates. Responsibilities have included directing complex projects and facilitating international partnerships.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in health sector collaboration, the expert has worked with international donors on research and development projects. They have managed R&D portfolios and implemented projects globally, including vaccine development initiatives across eight countries. This work involved multi-stakeholder coordination and strategic alignment with international partners, contributing to advancements in global health. Geographic locations of this work include South Korea and other countries involved in the expert’s global R&D efforts.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Research Program Manager, Global Project Manager, and Epidemiology Activity Manager, the expert has worked across various sectors, including health, education, social development, and research and innovation. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating technology into health initiatives and optimizing resources in challenging environments. The expert's work has had a global scope, with projects implemented in countries like Canada, South Korea, and Myanmar. Extensive geographic experience spans multiple continents, with significant involvement in health and social development projects in countries such as Canada, China, France, Iraq, Myanmar, South Korea, and the USA. This experience has provided a deep understanding of local governance and cultural contexts, particularly in high-security and resource-limited environments.

Languages and education

With fluency in several UN official languages, including English, French, Spanish, and Chinese, the expert has utilized these language skills in various professional contexts. This includes managing international projects, coordinating with multilingual teams, and engaging in cross-cultural communications across multiple countries, such as China and France. The expert holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from Erasmus Mundus Europubhealth, EHESP in France, and the University of Sheffield in the UK. Additionally, they earned a Master of Science (MS) in International Affairs from The New School in the USA. Their undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cell Biology and Genetics from the University of British Columbia in Canada.