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Nael Abdelsamad, MD, MBA, FACHE

AI × Clinical Trials | Life Sciences & Biotech UAE Market Entry | Director of Research, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
14.1 yrs experienceHospital & Health Care
Jun 2024

The move

MoveCVS Health Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
TitleMedical Director, Clinical Trial Services Director, Research
LocationAbu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE2.0
Total experience14.1 years
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi headcount1,001-5,000 employees
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi industryHospitals and Health Care
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi HQAbu Dhabi
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. AdvisorMar 2026 — Present
    MBL Health
  2. Director, ResearchJun 2024 — Present
    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Medical Director, Clinical Trial ServicesFeb 2023 — Dec 2023
    CVS Health· Full-time
  4. IRB Scientific Committee MemberAug 2019 — Jul 2023
    University of Utah Health
  5. Director Clinical OperationsApr 2019 — Jan 2023
    University of Utah Health· Greater Salt Lake City Area· Full-time
  6. Senior Clinical Project ManagerOct 2016 — Apr 2019
    University of Utah Health· Greater Salt Lake City Area· Full-time
  7. Postdoctoral Research ScientistMay 2014 — Oct 2016
    Weill Cornell Medicine· Greater New York City Area
  8. Clinical Research CoordinatorSep 2011 — Apr 2014
    New York-Presbyterian Hospital· Greater New York City Area

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