Akhmal Yusof , MD

Dr. Akhmal Yusof’s Story

Dr Akhmal Yusof graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1992 and practiced medicine in the public and private hospital for 10 years. He later worked with the American International Assurance in Malaysia as Medical Manager. Later in 2002, he led the Medical Department in AstraZeneca, a global research-based biopharmaceutical for over 13 years. His main forte in the pharmaceutical industry are clinical research management, regulatory affairs, medical and government affairs. He now leads Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) as Chief Executive Officer since 2015. CRM is a Malaysia Ministry of Health owned company established in 2012 to promote Sponsored Research in Malaysia. CRM is now an accredited ISO9001:2016 and ISO37001:2015. Dr Akhmal Yusof is also a member Board of Trustee National Institute of Biotechnology Malaysia.

Research Interest

Clinical research management, regulatory affairs, medical and government affairs

Professional Experience

2015- (present)	CEO, Clinical Research Malaysia
2002-2015	AstraZeneca Malaysia, Brunei & Singapore
1993-2002	Medical Practice Government & Private Center
1992	MBBCh, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Specialized field

Clinical Trial Management

Certification

Good Clinical Practice certified 2002