I'm Lyla, a Montreal-based professional blending neuroscience research with marketing. I translate complex science into clear, engaging content for healthcare professionals and patients, design educational tools for sales teams, and lead cross-functional projects to deliver timely campaigns. I thrive at the intersection of data, storytelling, and strategic communication, always aiming to make evidence-based insights accessible and impactful.

Lyla Hawari

I'm Lyla, a Montreal-based professional blending neuroscience research with marketing. I translate complex science into clear, engaging content for healthcare professionals and patients, design educational tools for sales teams, and lead cross-functional projects to deliver timely campaigns. I thrive at the intersection of data, storytelling, and strategic communication, always aiming to make evidence-based insights accessible and impactful.

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I’m Lyla, a Montreal-based professional blending neuroscience research with marketing. I translate complex science into clear, engaging content for healthcare professionals and patients, design educational tools for sales teams, and lead cross-functional projects to deliver timely campaigns. I thrive at the intersection of data, storytelling, and strategic communication, always aiming to make evidence-based insights accessible and impactful.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Medical Marketing at CandorVision (CandorPharm Inc.)
April 1, 2025 - Present
Translate complex scientific research into clear, engaging, and actionable content tailored for healthcare professionals and patients (B2B & B2C). Design scientific sales tools and educational materials to support the sales team, enhance client engagement, and strengthen brand credibility (B2B). Conduct monthly pharmaco vigilance monitoring and competitive research reports to ensure compliance, identify market trends, and inform strategic marketing decisions. Manage projects between marketing and medical marketing teams ensuring timely, aligned campaign execution.
Research Assistant at Montreal Neurological Institute (Sharp Lab)
February 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Continued clinical cognitive neuroscience research from previous position. Data analysis in R and writing and submission of two manuscripts (in review).
Graduate Student at Montreal Neurological Institute (Sharp Lab)
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Conducted clinical cognitive neuroscience research with a focus on two projects: (1) explored the effects of an online acute stressor on cognition in older adults; (2) investigated the impact of acute stress on physiology and cognition in Parkinson's patients. Led a team of research assistants, managed participant recruitment, scheduling, and session running. Cleaned, analyzed, visualized data in R and contributed to the writing of a manuscript.
Grader at McGill University (PSYC 305: Statistics for Experimental Design)
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Assisted in grading and providing support for students in the Statistics for Experimental Design course.
Undergraduate Researcher at Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University (Zatorre Lab, Bagot Lab)
May 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Conducted human research on music neurofeedback and its impact on brain areas related to reward. Scheduled and ran participants; protocol included behavioral tasks, neurofeedback, EEG, and MRI. Wrote and published a manuscript on the effect of differing musical attributes on neurofeedback success. Contributed to animal research on vulnerability and susceptibility to depression. Acquired skills in mouse handling, brain slicing, mounting, and optogenetic techniques.

Education

Master of Science at McGill University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science, Major in Neuroscience and Minor in Psychology at McGill University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: Core 2022)
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Sex and Gender in Primary Data Collection with Human Participants - CIHR
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Mouse handling modules 1 and 2 - CMARC
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Laser safety training - EHS
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Hazardous Waste Management & Disposal for Laboratory - EHS
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Introduction to Biosafety - EHS
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
WHIMS 2015 training - EHS
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
A1 Spanish Language Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment