
Salma Barhoumi
@salmabarhoumi
I translate scientific evidence into compliant medical content for digital health products.
What I'm looking for
At XO Life, I lead medical content strategy for patient-facing and product communications, ensuring scientific accuracy, HWG compliance and clear patient understanding. I work across Medical Affairs, Marketing, Product and Design to turn complex evidence into audience-appropriate communication.
I've also supported Phase II–III clinical trials at MSD, pharmacovigilance at MEDICURA, and patient care in community pharmacy. My work combines scientific review, regulatory compliance, patient education and cross-functional product development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Affairs Manager
XO Life
Sep 2023 - Present (3 years)
Lead medical content strategy across patient-facing and product communications, ensuring scientific accuracy and HWG compliance. Serve as the medical interface between Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Product, translating complex scientific evidence into compliant, audience-specific communication.
Pharmacist
Jäger Apotheke
Oct 2022 - Sep 2023 (11 months)
Provided patient counselling on medication use, timing, interactions, and safe administration. Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support integrated patient care.
Clinical Research Assistant (Pharmacist)
MSD
Apr 2022 - Sep 2022 (5 months)
Supported Phase II-III clinical trial operations in collaboration with local study teams. Coordinated with clinical trial sites on documentation and data-collection activities.
Pharmacist
Amadeus Apotheke
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)
Advised patients on medication use, potential side effects, and health-related concerns. Assessed and flagged drug-drug interactions to support patient safety.
Pharmacovigilance Assistant
MEDICURA
Feb 2019 - Sep 2019 (7 months)
Reviewed adverse event reports and product quality complaints for plausibility and completeness. Simplified patient information leaflets to improve accessibility and understanding.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Completed pharmacy studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in 2015.
HWG - For Greater Legal Certainty in Healthcare Advertising
HWG - For Greater Legal Certainty in Healthcare Advertising, Healthcare Advertising
Completed training on healthcare advertising compliance.
Good Pharmacovigilance Practice Training
Good Pharmacovigilance Practice Training, Pharmacovigilance
Completed training in good pharmacovigilance practice.
Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial
Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial, Clinical Research
Completed training on fundamentals of good clinical practice, focusing on recruitment and trial procedures.
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