Wave appoints senior programme executive

Wave Healthcare Communications has hired Mehwish Abdeali from Circle Reading Hospital as a senior programme executive.

Ms Abdeali joins the specialist medical education agency as it prepares to enter the busy congress season. She can boast extensive experience in organising medical educational events for healthcare professionals in a range of therapeutic areas, reports Pharmafile.

At Circle Reading Hospital, she was employed as primary care manager, with additional responsibility for business development.

James Seed, co-owner and director of Wave Healthcare Communications, said: "Mehwish's appointment strengthens our capacity and expertise to deliver our range of medical education programmes."

Founded in 2001, the agency works with a variety of ethical pharmaceutical companies, with three-quarters of its client relationships having lasted for more than six years. It continues to work with its first ever client, having partnered with the company for over 12 years.

The firm was founded by Mr Seed and Roderick Ball, with Kevin Mageean also serving on the management team.