Walid Younes
Designation: Middle East Chapter Lead
Department: Head of Medical Affairs Middle East & Africa
Dr. Younes joined CSL Behring in April 2022 as Head of Medical Affairs Middle East & Africa with 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in Europe and Middle East. Prior to joining CSL Behring, he held the position of GCC Cluster Medical Lead for Kyowa Kirin Pharma where he successfully established the medical organization and strategy for the region. Previously, Dr. Younes held various positions within Novartis, Roche Pharma and Gilead Sciences in France and then in Middle East where he was providing medical support, developing Phase 3/4 clinical trials and initiating national awareness and educational programs. A native of Tunisia, Dr. Younes received his medical degree from the University of Tunis, Tunisia. He went on to receive his Oncology Specialized Certification from The University of Paris VI France. A long with the industry journey, Dr Younes completed medical specialized courses from the university of Paris V (Geriatrics & HIV management) and from Harvard Medical School (Immunology & Genetics).