na, Shakilah
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Years of Professional Experience : 20
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Occupation : Technical
LinkedIN Profile : http://linkedin.com/in/shakilah-mujtaba-82454a26
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My Life Goals and Objectives : To make a difference in the lives of young people who are facing mental challenges and.or recovering . As i continue on my own personal development journey I would like to be able to share what I have learnt
Short Bio : I have spent most of my working life in the pharmaceutical industry firstly in a marketing role and then mostly in the area of regulatory affairs in several pharmaceutical munltinational companies ( Leo, BMS, Invida, Takeda) in a regional position . I have worked as an individual contributor as well as a manager with staff reporting to me either directly or by dotted line. I left my full time permanent job in March 2015 . I chose to switch to part-time work to have more time on volunteering , to study for a Masters degree in Gerontology and more time with the family During this time I continued to work part time in regulatory affairs and related field . In 2018 I helped support the roll out of a company wide IT solution in the region and acted as the intermediary to coordinate between the subject matter experts in the countries with the IT department in HQ. I have volunteered at IMH . Ling Kwang Home , Sunlove , EHA’s Active Neighbours and with the Silver Generation office . During my internship for my Geronoltogy degree I was attached to the YIshun Community hospital and helped out with community actitvies I have been studying Gerontology and did some volunteering.. My educational background includes a science degree from NUS, post graduate certificate in regulatory affairs and an MBA by distance learning. My interest in social sciences and personal development only began after I personally encountered individuals with depression. I am in my 60’s , married and have two adult children.