Zahid Delwar

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ZAHID DELWAR

Dedicated scientist & research manager with 15 years of experience in cancer research, spanning from discovery to preclinical drug development in both industry and academic settings. Over 5 years of In Vivo Pharmacology team leadership experience in a clinical-stage biotech company specializing in Immuno-Oncology therapeutics. Proficient in a wide range of anti-cancer therapeutic modalities, including oncolytic viruses, cancer vaccines, mRNA-LNP-based therapeutics, antibody therapeutics, cell-based therapy (CAR-T & MSC), antibody-drug conjugates, gene therapy, chemotherapy, small molecules, etc.Key Skills & Experience- Proven ability to contribute to preclinical drug discovery and development projects, including IND-enabling studies- Conducted in vivo pharmacology studies, including dose-finding, tolerability studies, Pharmacokinetics / Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), identify biomarkers, and efficacy studies- Experience with in vivo models including xenograft, orthotopic, humanized, syngeneic models, etc- Expertise in cell culture, molecular biology, immunoblotting, flow cytometry, ELISA, qRT-PCR, RNA-Seq, Histology, etc- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data using statistical tools and software- Excellent written, verbal communication & presentation skills with a strong track record of scientific publications- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support the advancement of lead molecules, contributing to scientific publications and IND filings- Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring junior researchers, managing projects, and fostering a collaborative research environment- Presented research findings at internal and external meetings, contributing to project discussions and decision-making processes- Highly motivated and independent with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment- Strong networking skills to establish collaborations and partnerships within the scientific community- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively to peers, stakeholders, and external partners- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, committed to meeting deadlines and achieving project goals.