Soheila Bahmanjah

About Soheila Bahmanjah

Highly skilled drug discovery scientist with multidisciplinary background & over 9 years…

Experience

1. Head of Structural Biology & Biochemistry

   Pfizer

   Oct 2022 — Present

   Establish and lead a state-of-the-art structural biology and biophysics laboratory to drive drug discovery across hematology, rare diseases, and oncology.Direct all core lab operations, including protein purification, biophysical assay development, structural analysis, and data management, while leading and mentoring a high-performing team of in-house and CRO scientists.Develop and implement the strategic direction for the Structural Biology & Biochemistry (SBB) department, aligning departmental goals with organizational priorities to enhance drug discovery efforts.Communicate progress and insights to senior leadership, providing data-driven recommendations to support decision-making, resource allocation, and portfolio prioritization.Secure and integrate cutting-edge technologies, including advanced software for molecular structure determination, AI-driven molecular modeling, single-particle Cryo-EM, and automation to enhance throughput, quality, and reproducibility.Manage beamline contracts and oversee strategic outreach with academic collaborators and CROs, fostering partnerships that accelerate research capabilities and drive innovation.Represent the SBB department in cross-functional stakeholder meetings, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving progress in drug discovery programs.Design and execute robust operational plans for preclinical drug discovery programs, overseeing workflows, assay development, protein production, structure determination, and biophysical characterizations.Build a collaborative and innovative research environment by fostering partnerships with internal and external scientists, integrating advanced in silico and experimental methodologies, and streamlining project workflows.

Education

• Shiraz University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  2003 — 2007

• Nanyang Technological University

  Master of Engineering - MEng

  2007 — 2009

• University of Maryland

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  2009 — 2015