Zahra Heidari
london,England
Summary
After completing my Master’s in Clinical Drug Development, my passion for pushing the boundaries of pharmaceutical science has only deepened. The knowledge and hands-on experience I’ve gained have fueled my curiosity and drive to explore more innovative solutions. For me, a PhD isn’t just the next step; it’s an opportunity to immerse myself further in groundbreaking research and contribute to real-world advancements in drug development. I’m excited about the journey ahead, knowing my commitment to improving patient care will continue to shape my work as I pursue deeper expertise and make meaningful contributions to the field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Ward volunteer
Barnet hospital
London
2025.08 - Current
- Support nurses with teas and coffees
- Provided companionship to elderly residents through regular visits and conversations.
Assistant manager
Anytime Fitness
london, England
2024.01 - 2024.09
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
Laboratory assistant
Kingston University
london, England
2022.02 - 2023.03
- Set up and tested laboratory equipment ahead of experiments.
- Performed laboratory testing in controlled conditions for reliable outcomes.
- Processed samples, labelled containers and completed required paperwork.
- Maintained high standards across sampling, processing and storage operations.
- Handled samples in line with strict laboratory procedures using appropriate PPE.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, limiting experiment disruptions.
- Rotated and ordered stock to minimise waste and loss.
- Carried out and accurately recorded diverse field tests.
- Created scientific models and prototypes based on technical findings.
- Developed testing methods to achieve desired outcomes in line with product goals.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Drug Development
Queen Mary University of London
London 2023.09 - 08/2024
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Science
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 2019.09 - 07/2023
A-Levels - Biology
Westminster Academy
London 2017.09 - 07/2019
GCSEs - Science
Westminster Academy
London 2013.09 - 07/2017
Skills
- Drug Formulation & Development
- Clinical Trial Design & Management
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Analytical Method Development & Validation
- Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance
- Biostatistics & Data Analysis
- Preclinical Research
- Laboratory Techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, IR)
Languages
Persian
Native
Turkish
Native
Affiliations
- Boxing
- Ice dancing
Timeline
Ward volunteer
Barnet hospital
2025.08 - Current
Assistant manager
Anytime Fitness
2024.01 - 2024.09
Master of Science - Clinical Drug Development
Queen Mary University of London
2023.09 - 08/2024
Laboratory assistant
Kingston University
2022.02 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Science
Kingston University
2019.09 - 07/2023
A-Levels - Biology
Westminster Academy
2017.09 - 07/2019
GCSEs - Science
Westminster Academy
2013.09 - 07/2017