Work Experience

Kidod Science and Technologies Ltd. Business/Strategy Analyst

  • Spearheaded U.S. market entry strategy for a non-invasive cancer diagnostic platform, including partnership identification, clinical trial opportunities, pricing strategy, and customer segmentation.

  • Co-developed marketing assets and investor materials that supported Kidod in securing a seed raise.

  • Refined website content and brand storytelling to communicate clinical value to investors and physicians.

  • Designed a forecasting model estimating patient uptake by cancer type and adoption pathway, providing insights to

    inform launch and commercialization strategy.

Merck & Co. (MSD Turkey) Business Development Intern

  • Developed a competitive landscape report about an upcoming Phase 2 schizophrenia drug, providing an in-depth analysis of unmet medical needs, market acceptance, and SWOT analysis.

  • Analyzed and presented research and findings to the market research team on the potential changes in healthcare laws and regulations affecting drug pricing and reimbursement.

  • Revised and updated drug databases on relevant side effects, meticulously reviewing 10+ drug report papers.

Ernst & Young (EY) Consulting Intern

  • Conducted market research and surveyed 50+ consumers across three Middle Eastern regions to assess demand trends and inform go-to-market strategy for a new product line.

  • Executed pricing analysis for new products, incorporating demand elasticity considerations to enhance competitiveness in the market; analysis yielded a 10% improvement in projected revenue margins.

Leadership & Involvement

International Consulting Club at USC (ICC) Strategy Consultant & Senior Advisor

  • Devised growth strategies that expanded the user base of Claim, a US-based student app, from 250 to over 5000

    students at USC by partnering with student organizations, influencers, and social media channels

  • Served as a Senior Advisor for Kidod Science and Technologies’ multi-cancer diagnostics start-up, overseeing strategic planning, U.S. market access analysis, and stakeholder engagement to support clinical and commercial expansion

SparkSC at USC Elected Board Member

  • Coordinated the USC Startup Career Fair for 5000+ students, connecting 30 Los Angeles startups with students to foster entrepreneurship on campus and help undergraduate students in their career development.

  • Organized 5+ fundraisers, created on-campus events, and managed budgeting and logistics for the Startup Career Fair

Skills & Interests

Languages: Native Turkish, Fluent English, Beginner Spanish
Technical: Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Python
Interests: Strategy & Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Windsurfing, Tennis, Sailing

Los Angeles, CA May 2025 - August 2025

Istanbul, Turkey May 2024 - August 2024

Istanbul, Turkey May 2023–June 2023

Los Angeles, CA September 2024-Present

Los Angeles, CA September 2023-May 2025