2024 ASCP 40 Under Forty Honoree

Zaid Naima, MB(ASCP)^CMDLM^CM, CGMBS, PMP

Zaid Naima, MB(ASCP)^CMDLM^CM, CGMBS, PMP, is a technical consultant in San Francisco, California. He is a board-certified Molecular Biologist (MB) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) certified by the California Department of Public Health. Mr. Naima holds a master’s degree in Administrative Health from Park University and is currently pursuing his doctorate in Health Care Administration/Management at Walden University. As a healthcare operations executive and transformational leader, Mr. Naima is passionate about driving operational excellence, strategic growth initiatives, and financial optimization in healthcare organizations. He has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, overseeing quality and regulatory compliance, and implementing process improvement methodologies to enhance patient experience and organizational effectiveness. Throughout his career, Mr. Naima has achieved significant milestones, including reducing laboratory operating costs by 20 percent year-over-year, expanding test menus by 50 percent, and securing FDA approval for new laboratory developed tests. He is a strong believer in cross-functional collaboration, talent management, and stakeholder engagement to drive success.

Throughout his career, Mr. Naima has achieved significant milestones, including reducing laboratory operating costs by 20 percent year-over-year, expanding test menus by 50 percent, and securing FDA approval for new laboratory developed tests. He is a strong believer in cross-functional collaboration, talent management, and stakeholder engagement to drive success.

Mr. Naima is a Project Management Professional (PMP), a Diplomate in Laboratory Management (DLM), and a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. In addition to his professional pursuits, he enjoys mentoring, participating in community outreach, and exploring ways to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Contact:
Email: znaima61@gmail.com
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