Annus Raza

Background

About Annus Raza

With over 17 years of experience in the healthcare diagnostics industry, I am the Regional Service Manager for Pakistan, Mediterranean Levant and Afghanistan at Cepheid, a multinational company part of the Danaher Corporation that provides accessible molecular testing. I have a background in biomedical engineering and I have completed the coursework for my MBA degree from one of the top business schools in Pakistan. I lead a direct team of service engineers and application specialist, along with service teams of our authorized service providers, who support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Cepheid's products at over a sites across 9 countries. Working closely with government institutions, global donor agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. I also have extensive field experience in total laboratory automation, immunology, hematology, clinical chemistry, and blood gas instruments, and I am a certified trainer who upskills the team. My mission is to contribute to the digital transformation of the diagnostics industry by promoting the use of remote diagnostics and data-driven decision making, leading to better patient care, efficient service delivery, and cost effectiveness. In addition to my professional role, I am also the founder and leader of Taabeer, a social welfare organization that works on a peer-to-peer model for the well-being of the people around.