Zain Saleem

Talent Solutions

OVERVIEW

FOCUS AREAS

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Strategic business development leader with over a decade of purely regulatory contracting, consulting & outsourcing experience.

Talent Sourcing/Management
Commercial optimization
Business Development
Sales leadership

Top Biller (Contracts) 2023
Issued by Discover International · Dec 2023

Top Biller (Contracts) – 2022
Issued by Discover International · Dec 2022

Sales Performance of the year (2021)
Issued by Discover International · Dec 2021

Top Biller (Contracts) – 2021
Issued by Discover International · Dec 2021

Top Biller (UK) 2018
Issued by i-Pharm · Dec 2018

Top Global Biller 2017
Issued by i-Pharm · Dec 2017

Top Biller (UK) – 2016
Associated with i-Pharm Consulting

As a Director of Client Services, I partner with organizations across the life science industry to deliver tailored solutions in talent management, regulatory affairs, and workforce consultancy. With deep sector expertise and a global perspective, I help clients navigate complex challenges.

I am a seasoned regulatory consulting and client services leader with over a decade of experience guiding life sciences innovators through complex global regulatory pathways. Throughout my career, I have built, scaled, and led regulatory consulting and outsourcing divisions across the US, EU, APAC, and other key markets, consistently delivering high-quality, globally coordinated solutions that enable sponsors to gain and maintain market authorization for their products.

Currently, I serve as Director of Client Services at ELIQUENT Life Sciences, where I partner with clients from early development through to commercialization, aligning strategy with execution and connecting them with the regulatory, quality, and safety expertise needed to succeed. My role focuses on simplifying regulatory complexity, identifying the critical path forward, and assembling the right experts to deliver on each milestone ensuring the sponsor experience is seamless, efficient, and high-value.

I am an accomplished regulatory consulting and client services executive with more than ten years of experience helping life sciences innovators navigate intricate global regulatory landscapes. My career has centered on building, scaling, and leading consulting and outsourcing practices across the US, EU, APAC, and other major markets, delivering coordinated, high-impact solutions that support sponsors in achieving and sustaining market approvals.

In my current role as Director of Client Services at ELIQUENT Life Sciences, I work closely with sponsors from early-stage development through to product launch, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear strategies and actionable plans. I focus on charting the optimal regulatory pathway, mobilizing the right subject-matter experts at each stage, and ensuring every engagement is executed with precision. My commitment is to provide a smooth, efficient, and highly collaborative client experience that consistently drives successful outcomes.

Previously, I was Global Head of Contracting, Consulting & Outsourcing at AL Solutions, where I launched and grew a dedicated regulatory consulting division, expanded global contracting operations, and trained a high-calibre team to deliver exceptional client outcomes. Earlier in my career, I held senior roles at Discover International, ultimately serving as Associate Director – Regulatory Consulting & Outsourcing and leading the U.S. consulting and contracting business. There, I broadened service lines beyond regulatory to include Quality, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and Clinical Development, consistently driving growth and establishing the business as a leading global player in life science talent solutions.

I began my career in regulatory affairs recruitment and consulting leadership roles at Regulatory Connect and i-Pharm Consulting, where I developed a trusted reputation within the regulatory ecosystem for delivering premium SOW and interim staffing solutions, filling even the most complex and time-sensitive roles with precision. Across every role, my focus has been consistent: to deliver clarity in regulatory strategy, build expert teams tailored to each challenge, and ensure sponsors feel confident, informed, and fully supported throughout their product lifecycle. I am proud to be recognized as a trusted partner who combines strategic oversight with a commitment to service excellence in helping clients navigate global regulatory requirements while building long-term, repeatable success.