Business & Entrepreneurship

Prof. Dr. Madeeha Malik

Clinical Research Scientist | Founder and CEO, Cyntax Health Projects

CYNTAX HEALTH PROJECTS

RAWALPINDI · English, Urdu, Punjabi

Biography

Prof. Dr. Madeeha Malik is a clinical research scientist, academic leader and social entrepreneur working at the intersection of healthcare innovation, evidence-informed policy and women’s empowerment. She is the Founder and CEO of Cyntax Health Projects and FemPure Global Empowerment & Wellness Society, and Founder of Neelofur Smart School. She holds a PhD in Pharmacy Practice from Universiti Sains Malaysia and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in South Africa. A former Professor and Director at Hamdard University, Islamabad, and Visiting Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, she has authored 135 peer-reviewed publications and supervised over 70 postgraduate researchers. Her work combines clinical research, local manufacturing, community education and women-led enterprise to improve health and expand opportunities for underserved communities.

Areas of expertise

• Clinical Research and Clinical Trials
• Health Systems Strengthening
• Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs
• Women’s and Menstrual Health
• Social Entrepreneurship

Key achievements

Founded Cyntax Health Projects and FemPure Global Empowerment & Wellness Society; established Neelofur Smart School; authored research publications and supervised postgraduate researchers; contributed to clinical research, professional capacity building and women-led enterprise initiatives.

International experience

Prof. Dr. Madeeha Malik’s international experience spans academic appointments, research collaborations, technical consultancy and leadership development. She completed her PhD in Pharmacy Practice at Universiti Sains Malaysia and a postdoctoral fellowship at North-West University, South Africa. She also served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, USA. Her research collaborations extend across more than 10 countries. She has undertaken consultancy and research assignments with international organizations, including DAI’s Fleming Fund programme, Evidence Action, EuroQol Research Foundation and clinical research partners in the United Kingdom and United States. She contributed to the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement’s Eating Disorders Working Group and has served as Pakistan’s National Focal Person for EuroQol health value set development. An Acumen Fellow, she has participated in leadership and entrepreneurship programmes through the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, Miller Center, Atlas Corps and PakLaunch. Her international mentorship experience includes the FIP Early Career Pharmaceutical Group Mentorship Programme and initiatives supporting women entrepreneurs and girls in STEM.

Engagement interests

Speaker · Panelist · TV / Radio · Podcast · Mentor · Training

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