Nazihah Bakhtyar

Nazihah Bakhtyar is a seasoned professional in business development and scientific research, currently serving as the Senior Manager of Business Development at Jubilant HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing & Services since December 2023. Previously, Nazihah held the position of Senior Manager in Sales and Business Development at Emergent BioSolutions, focusing on biologics development services and forging strategic alliances within the biotech and pharma sectors. Earlier roles include Business Development Associate and Development Associate at CCRM, where Nazihah implemented lead generation strategies and executed process optimization projects in cell and gene therapy. Nazihah began a career in research as a Research Associate/Clinical Liaison at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, contributing to wound healing and biomaterial projects, and has held various teaching and research assistant positions at McMaster University, culminating in a Master's Degree in Medical Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Honours Life Science from the same institution.