MAYMUNA JAAWELI
Summary
Junior Scientific Advisor working within Immunology at Novartis, with a background as a Registered Independent Prescribing Pharmacist and clinical experience in oncology. Passionate about bridging science and clinical practice to support evidence-based decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Driven to build a career in Medical Affairs, with the ambition to progress into a Medical Advisor role and develop expertise in medical governance and ABPI Code compliance, ultimately working towards becoming a final signatory. Passionate about scientific excellence, responsible communication of clinical evidence and bringing innovative treatments closer to patients.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Scientific Advisor
Novartis
London, England
10.2026 - Current
- Support the Medical Affairs team in delivering therapeutic-area medical plans, contributing to scientific excellence and evidence-based healthcare decision-making.
- Interpreted and communicated clinical and scientific data, enhancing healthcare professionals' understanding of benefits and risks of medicines.
- Contributed to medical education initiatives and scientific projects, ensuring high-quality delivery of Medical Affairs activities.
- Support the review and development of medical and scientific materials, ensuring scientific accuracy, appropriate referencing and compliance with internal review processes.
- Prepare scientific briefing materials and training resources to communicate relevant clinical evidence clearly and effectively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues across Medical Affairs and wider business teams to coordinate projects, share scientific insights and support delivery against medical plans.
- Develop specialist knowledge of immunology, disease areas, clinical data, drug development, the UK healthcare system and ABPI Code requirements.
- Coordinated projects, prepared meetings, tracked budgets, and managed operational activities to support effective delivery of Medical Affairs initiatives.
Independent Prescribing Trainee Pharmacist
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
London, England
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered clinical pharmacy services across specialist oncology inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting evidence-based treatment decisions.
- Interpreted oncology guidelines, clinical evidence and patient-specific data to optimise medicines use and improve outcomes.
- Reviewed complex oncology regimens, identifying interactions, contraindications, and dose adjustments to ensure patient safety.
- Counselled patients on oncology therapies and supportive medicines using clear, patient-centred communication, promoting adherence and understanding.
- Collaborated with consultants, specialist pharmacists, and MDTs to convey complex scientific and clinical information, enhancing interdisciplinary understanding.
- Supported clinical trials through IMP management, protocol adherence and regulatory compliance.
- Developed knowledge of oncology pathways, novel therapies and high-risk medicines.
Independent Prescribing Trainee Pharmacist
Mattock Lane Pharmacy/Gordon House Surgery
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted structured clinical consultations using evidence-based guidelines to support safe prescribing decisions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimise medicines use, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Communicated clinical evidence and treatment recommendations to GPs, pharmacists and patients, enhancing collaborative care.
- Developed understanding of NHS prescribing pathways and governance, facilitating effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
Transition Mentor
UCL School of Pharmacy
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered tailored guidance and education, improving individual learning outcomes.
- Established long-term mentoring relationships that fostered trust and facilitated ongoing support.
- Communicated complex academic and clinical concepts, enhancing understanding among diverse audiences.
- Developed skills in coaching, presentations, and stakeholder engagement for KOL interactions.
Gastro-Surgical / Thoracic Pharmacist Intern
University College Hospital
London, England
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Observed and contributed to clinical decision-making in consultant-led MDTs for Thoracic and Urology patients.
- Communicated medication-related information to support multidisciplinary teams in delivering optimal care.
- Supported medicines reconciliation and clinical reviews in complex inpatient environments.
- Analysed referral pathways and treatment escalation processes to enhance patient care.
GSK Unlocked Participant
GSK
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Gained insight into Medical Affairs' role in pharmaceutical industry, collaborating with Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access and Clinical Development teams to enhance cross-functional alignment.
- Developed understanding of compliant scientific exchange and medical education, facilitating evidence-based communication with healthcare professionals.
- Learned to translate clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussions, ensuring scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Strengthened scientific presentation, stakeholder engagement and communication skills through industry-led workshops and coaching sessions.
- Developed an understanding of pharmaceutical product development and the lifecycle of innovative medicines.
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Pharmacist Intern
Addiction Recovery Community Hillingdon (ARCH)
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Acquired knowledge of evidence-based treatment pathways and contributed to multidisciplinary patient care.
- Delivered clinical information through patient-centred interactions to enhance patient understanding.
- Contributed to harm reduction initiatives and raised awareness of healthcare inequalities.
Education
A Levels - Chemistry, Biology, Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Kensington Aldridge Academy
08-2021
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) -
University College London (UCL)
06-2025
Skills
- Scientific Communication
- Clinical Data Interpretation
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Literature Appraisal
- Oncology/Immunology
- Healthcare Professional Engagement
- Medical Education
- Scientific Presentations
- Clinical Research
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Cross-functional Teamwork
- Medicines Optimisation
- Clinical Governance
- Patient-Centred Care
- Project Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Languages
English
First Language
somali
Intermediate
B1
Certification
-Advanced life support
-Adults and Children Safeguarding
Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
-ABPI Code of Practice awareness
-Good Clinical Practice-NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research)
-Scientific exchange principles
Timeline
Junior Scientific Advisor
Novartis
10.2026 - Current
Independent Prescribing Trainee Pharmacist
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
02.2026 - Current
Independent Prescribing Trainee Pharmacist
Mattock Lane Pharmacy/Gordon House Surgery
07.2025 - Current
Gastro-Surgical / Thoracic Pharmacist Intern
University College Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025
Transition Mentor
UCL School of Pharmacy
09.2024 - 06.2025
GSK Unlocked Participant
GSK
04.2024 - 11.2024
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Pharmacist Intern
Addiction Recovery Community Hillingdon (ARCH)
02.2024 - 02.2024
A Levels - Chemistry, Biology, Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Kensington Aldridge Academy
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) -
University College London (UCL)