Jawwad Shah

Commercially driven First Class Biosciences graduate with experience across pharmaceutical research and development, entrepreneurship, and outbound sales. Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, build strong customer relationships, and generate new business opportunities through proactive engagement. Combines a strong scientific foundation with commercial awareness, resilience, and a results focused approach.

Motivated to build a long term career in pharmaceutical sales while helping healthcare professionals improve patient outcomes.

Founder & Operator - Indie's

(2024-05)

• Founded and operated a high volume customer facing business, serving several hundred customers each week while managing commercial performance and daily operations.
• Built strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and event organisers, generating repeat business and long term commercial partnerships.
• Identified opportunities to grow revenue through feedback and targeted marketing initiatives.
• Managed negotiations with suppliers and partners to support efficient business operations.
• Analysed sales performance and customer data to support business growth.
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and accountability while operating in a competitive commercial environment.

Outbound Sales Representative - Ant Marketing

(2023-06 - 2023-11)

• Generated new business opportunities through high volume outbound engagement with prospective clients and senior decision makers.
• Built rapport quickly through consultative conversations, effectively handling objections and communicating value.
• Maintained accurate CRM records and pipeline activity to support opportunity management.
• Consistently performed strongly in appointment generation while working towards individual and team objectives.
• Worked collaboratively with senior colleagues to support business development initiatives and revenue growth.

R&D Formulation Assistant - Reckitt

(2022-06 - 2023-06)

• Analysed complex scientific datasets to support product development for Nurofen.
• Contributed to patented product development through research and technical recommendations.
• Developed a strong understanding of pharmaceutical products, research methodologies, and regulated working environments.
• Presented technical findings to stakeholders, communicating complex information in a clear and practical way to influence project outcomes.
• Collaborated across multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives.

BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Science with a Year in Industry - University of Sheffield (2020-09 - 2024-06)