Ikram is a medical doctor with a deep passion for improving patients’ lives through science, communication, and meaningful collaboration. She earned her Doctorate in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, where her thesis explored the use of artificial neural networks in the classification of asthma—an early sign of her interest in innovation and her belief that technology can transform healthcare. Her work was awarded the distinction “Most Honourable”, along with the jury’s congratulations and a nomination for a thesis prize.
Ikram’s professional journey has taken her through more than twenty years in the pharmaceutical industry, where she has held roles ranging from Medical Delegate to Therapeutic Area Responsible, Key Account Manager, and today, Senior Medical Science Liaison. Early in her career, she discovered how much impact genuine, scientifically grounded communication can have—not only on physicians, but on patient outcomes. This understanding shaped her path and continues to fuel her commitment to medical excellence.
During her years at Bayer, she led work in neurology and hematology nationwide, coordinating training, supporting complex patient journeys, and managing a team of nurses dedicated to improving care for people living with multiple sclerosis. Later, at Boehringer Ingelheim, she deepened her expertise in cardio‑metabolism, collaborating closely with key opinion leaders and guiding cross‑functional medical initiatives. Her contributions have been recognized with distinctions such as “Best Performer in Specialty (Neurology)” and “Best MSL NWA Team.”
What drives Ikram most is the human side of medicine—the relationships built with healthcare professionals, the trust formed over time, and the shared mission of giving patients a better chance. She believes deeply in partnership: that progress in healthcare comes not from isolated efforts, but from working together with humility, purpose, and scientific integrity.
Today, as Senior MSL, she continues to champion education, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care, guided by the same motivation that first led her to medicine: the desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.