Karim Medlej, MHS & BS

Senior Consultant, New York

Karim was born and raised in Lebanon before moving to the US. He graduated from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with an MHS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. His research focused on the adaptive immunity in bacteria (CRISPR Cas9 system) and its application in gene therapy. During his time at Deallus, Karim has supported and led numerous projects in the dermatology, immunology, oncology, and rare disease spaces. Prior to joining Deallus, Karim worked as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and has over 2 years of experience in the hematology, clinical chemistry, and immunology divisions. He also speaks English, French, and Arabic.

What do you consider your strengths?

Organization, communication, and collaboration.

As a highly organized and detail-oriented person, I place great value in maintaining a structured and efficient environment, both in my personal and professional life. In addition to TA expertise, I strongly believe that paying attention to the smallest details can make a big impact on the overall success of a project or task.

Additionally, effective communication is a cornerstone value for me. Clear, concise, and open communication is key to building and maintaining strong relationships, fostering mutual understanding, and achieving success in the workplace. I am valued for my ability to communicate effectively and convey complex information in a way that is easily digestible for, both, my team and clients.

I have also always believed that teamwork and collaboration are the backbone of any successful endeavor. The ability to bring together a diverse group of individuals and harness their unique talents and perspectives is a powerful tool for achieving excellence. I am dedicated to creating a positive and productive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued and, importantly, respected.

What do you like about Deallus?

I believe Deallus is truly a great place to learn and gain significant exposure to a lot of projects and therapeutic areas. The flat hierarchy of Deallus also really helps if you are interested in wearing many hats at the company and learning a variety of skills. I have personally been involved in numerous interesting projects which have allowed me to explore my strengths and curiosity and become a TA expert in a disease landscape that I enjoy contributing to.

I also like working with the people here at Deallus who are very smart and driven. I have been able to learn from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of my colleagues, which in turn has helped me approach challenges and problem-solving in new and innovative ways.

Karim Medlej Deallus Consultant New York

Background and experience

4+ years in the life sciences sector
Graduated from the #1 school of public health globally
MHS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Therapy area expertise

Dermatology
Immunology
Rheumatology
Rare Disease
Oncology
Vaccines

Life outside of work

When I’m not working, I’m usually talking about how much I love music/singing and giving people song recommendations that I think they would enjoy. I am very passionate about how artists express themselves in music and how songs can resonate in a way that energizes people to reflect and drive positive change.

I also love to draw, exercise, and play video games!