Haleema Sarwar
Intern At Roche Pharma Technical (PT)
London,England
Summary
Passionate Public Policy graduate with a strong social science background dedicated to leveraging data and digital technologies for evidence-based policymaking. Committed to driving positive change and equitable access to critical services such as healthcare, education, and financial services. Focused on utilizing technology to promote inclusivity, social justice, and economic progress. An enthusiastic lifelong learner eager to embrace new challenges and make a meaningful impact on the world. Open to collaborations to achieve shared goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Intern
Roche (PTSI)
Welwyn
07.2023 - Current
- Designed questionnaires, consulted with SMEs for APAC insights, identifying foil makeup potentials.
- Compiled data on 18 countries' preprints, offering comprehensive regional trend insights.
- Extracted relevant data from PLD reports ensuring accurate tracking and analysis.
- Identified 7 countries suitable for piloting consolidated foil concept.
- Proactively engaged global affiliates to assess APAC regional foil standardization.
- Assumed voluntary ownership of an existing D&I internship program, steering it from screening/recruitment of 16 interns through to project completion.
Intern
Roche (PTE)
Welwyn
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Core member in 'Academy X and Talent Management' at Roche PTE (Digital, Analytics, and Operational Excellence).
- Collaborated with various PT functions for SWP learning pathways for 3 Digital and OE roles.
- Assessed current skills through stakeholder collaboration, identified gaps, and proposed interventions.
- Designed and defined Analytics Translator role, launched successful pilots with 100+ participants.
- Managed Coursera partnerships, content selection, and 150 licenses.
- Organized internal boot camp training with Statworx and McKinsey.
- Active in various workstreams: D&I, Digital Trust, and Data & AI Ethics.
Campus Ambassador
University College London (UCL)
London
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Hosted 10 campus tours at university
- Ambassador at 6 graduation ceremonies, assisted in various event-related responsibilities.
- Co-facilitated virtual Open Day with Head of School of Public Policy.
- Authored Student Testimonial on SPP website, sharing positive experiences and insights about program.
Resident Advisor
IES Abroad
London
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted up to 60 students in acclimating to life in London
- Addressed challenges; served as emergency point of contact (hospital coordination, Covid-19 emergencies, etc.)
- Fostered sense of community through various activities and outings.
Project Officer
SkyScrapers PVT LTD
Islamabad
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Conducted valuable secondary research on multitude of topics.
- Met tight deadlines by undertaking Rush orders.
- Achieved 'Rising Star of the Month' award within two months of joining.
Junior Research Officer
H&H Consulting Pvt Limited
Islamabad
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in proposal development and analysis of Terms of Reference (TORs).
- Managed formal communication channels between 10's of national and international clients and consultants.
- Maintained and updated consultant database with 100's of clients.
Summer Intern
National Institute Of Health Pakistan (NIH)
Islamabad
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Interned at Field Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Department (FE&DSD).
- Conducted daily disease surveillance via ongoing media monitoring
- Assisted in development of 1 SAAL (Seasonal Awareness and Alert Letter).
- Drafted 2 position papers on critical Public Health and policy topics, including analysis of "Transactional costs associated with TB treatment in Pakistan."
Summer Intern
NRSP Microfinance Bank
Islamabad
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Interned with Gender and Development department.
- Conducted primary qualitative research and prepared 3 case studies to document NRSP's community-based initiatives in Azad Kashmir.
- Managed departmental agendas and weekly action points.
- Represented G&D department by attending meetings and conferences.
Education
MSc - Public Policy
University College London (UCL)
London 01.2021 - 04.2022
BS (Hon’s) - Social Sciences, Development Studies
Bahria University
Islamabad 09.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint & Excel), G-Suite (sheets, docs, drive, slides, forms, etc)
Software Literacy: Trello, Power BI Desktop, and Basic knowledge of R(Studio), Smartsheet, Lucid Chart, Python, and Rise (articulate)
Agile mindset and ways of working
Cross-Cultural Communication and Collaboration
Ability to ask difficult questions
Data analysis
Content curation
Qualitative Research
Project support
Team collaboration
Problem-solving
Certification
AI-Foundations: Concepts of coding & Python Bootcamp (Statworx)
Timeline
Intern
Roche (PTSI)
07.2023 - Current
Intern
Roche (PTE)
06.2022 - 06.2023
Campus Ambassador
University College London (UCL)
01.2022 - 09.2022
Resident Advisor
IES Abroad
01.2022 - 04.2022
Project Officer
SkyScrapers PVT LTD
01.2021 - 03.2021
MSc - Public Policy
University College London (UCL)
01.2021 - 04.2022
Junior Research Officer
H&H Consulting Pvt Limited
12.2019 - 03.2020
Summer Intern
National Institute Of Health Pakistan (NIH)
06.2018 - 08.2018
Summer Intern
NRSP Microfinance Bank
08.2017 - 09.2017
BS (Hon’s) - Social Sciences, Development Studies
Bahria University
09.2015 - 06.2019