Kareem Saad

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Head of Strategy and Transformation at NeoGenomics Laboratories

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Kareem Saad is the Head of Strategy and Transformation at NeoGenomics, focusing on corporate strategy and growth in the life sciences and diagnostics sectors. An experienced executive with an MBA from the University of Chicago, he is described by peers as a "brilliant speaker" and an "excellent leader" with deep industry expertise.

Outside of his executive roles, Kareem is passionate about the intersection of biotechnology and healthcare. He actively shares insights on the value of data in cancer care and genomic testing, and his public communications show a strong focus on team well-being and collaboration.

Early in his career, he led IBMs clinical genomics business segment and was highlighted as a "genomics ace" at the age of 25.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Charismatic

Persuasive

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Transformation
His career includes roles as Chief Transformation Officer and Head of Strategy, focused on driving corporate growth and leading mergers in the healthcare technology space.
Genomic Data
His experience at Sema4, GeneDx, and IBM has centered on using genomic data to improve diagnostics and disease prevention, a passion he's held throughout his career.
Cancer Diagnostics
He works for a leading cancer diagnostics company and has shared articles on the value of data in creating more personalized diagnostic testing for cancer care.

Media Appearances

Kareem has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Head of Strategy and Transformation at NeoGenomics Laboratories
1-2023 - 3-2024
Chief Transformation Officer at GeneDx
1-2021 - 1-2023
Chief Business Officer at Sema4
2-2020 - 1-2021
President and Chief Operating Officer at Apervita, Inc.
10-2017 - 1-2020
Chief Strategy Officer at Sema4

Education

2002 - 2004
MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1995 - 1999
B.Sc. from The University of British Columbia

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Insights For Selling To Kareem

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kareem is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kareem

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kareem move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Kareem take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Kareem

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