Zeena Shelal

Zeena Shelal, MD, currently serves as the Director of External Scientific Collaborations at AbbVie, having joined the company in November 2024. Prior to this role, Zeena was the Director of Business Development at Ontada from July 2023 to November 2024, focusing on life science partnerships in oncology. Zeena has extensive experience in clinical operations and research management, previously holding positions such as Development Innovations Director at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Director of Business Development at McKesson, and Manager of Clinical Protocol Administration at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Throughout these roles, Zeena has demonstrated expertise in pipeline forecasting, program portfolio management, research compliance, and financial planning. Zeena holds an MD from the University of Babylon and is currently pursuing further education at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Additionally, Zeena has significant experience in interpretation and translation, having worked with various organizations in medical, social, and legal contexts.