Zahir Mohamed Chouikrat serves as the Medical Lead at Sanofi’s Innovation Hub in the Gulf countries. With over a decade of diverse experience in the healthcare sector, Zahir has demonstrated experience in roles spanning Clinical Research, Medical Governance, Real-World Evidence, and Transformation. His leadership has been crucial in driving medical transformation, enhancing data generation, and leveraging real-world evidence. Zahir’s expertise in spearheading key evidence generation initiatives and forging strategic partnerships is well-recognized. Notably, he collaborated with leading Gulf experts to publish the first white paper on real-world evidence in Gulf countries. Zahir holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and is a certified clinical research professional from France. He is also certified in digital and the McKinsey Forward Program. Zahir remains dedicated to continuous learning and fostering impactful advancements in patient care”.