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Key Career Accomplishments
Career chronology
Work History
Education
Skills
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Hi, I’m

Mohamad Farouk

Mohamad Farouk

Summary

  • I'm a dedicated pharmaceutical expert with a strong passion for cultivating growth-oriented cultures and elevating products to new levels of success. I believe in the power of self-modeling and active engagement, which fosters an environment where teams feel empowered and excited to showcase their best work. My goal is to integrate my love for continuous learning and teaching with my diverse experiences and skills to help build an exceptional future for any organization I work with. Let's collaborate to drive innovation and achieve remarkable results!
  • Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.
  • Innovative professional skilled in creating and implementing marketing strategies, executing budgeting plans and utilizing market research & customer insights to identify customer/market needs. Demonstrated ability in increasing brand visibility and market share. Possesses excellent communication & customer service skills.
  • Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Key Career Accomplishments

Key Career Accomplishments

Relaunched the AI portfolio with 37% growth over 5 years, contributing from 8% to 35%
from the AFME TMS sales.

Optimized the company P&L with an additional 10% direct to the bottom line in one year.

Actively contributed to the PEH commercial and corporate structure working closely with the CM, established a new corporate strategy and guide for the year 2018.

Acknowledged by Anna Maria, president of EM by the EM marketing excellence award.

Launched 10 new products in one year through regional and country-level cross-functional collaboration.

A digital marketing guru and early adopter of multi-channel marketing on 2010, with 2 international diplomas in Digital marketing from DMI (Digital Marketing Institute 2012 & Rome Business School 2018), Advanced Google Analytics, Google Ads certified; 2019, Also certified by Google in Digital marketing, Digital well-being and work productivity improvement, Advanced Google analytics, Google Ads certified, 2019.

Optimized 120% average sales achievements through appropriate planning and sales management through 5 years and appreciated by higher Management .

External efficient stakeholders' engagement, close 2 deals within 2 years; [Monofer] via Pharma cosmos- Denmark & [Robafin] via Uriach- Spain

Extensive experience dealing with agencies through which I developed the media communication for Pfizer Saudi strategy for 6 consecutive years.

Designed and implemented corporate strategy throughout 5 consecutive years.

Achieved “Excellent” for the 6 months assignment as Director of Business Operations.

Career chronology

Career chronology
  • Managing Director, Dar El Tebb Hospital, Cairo, Egypt, 01/01/21, Present
  • Re-organizing the pages (transitional period), 06/01/19, 12/01/20
  • Associate Dir, Marketing, Bio-similars & Sterile Injectables, Pfizer Saudi Limited, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 04/01/18, 06/01/19
  • Director of Business Operations (assignment), Pfizer Saudi Limited, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 09/01/17, 03/01/18
  • Strategy & Business Development Lead, Pfizer Saudi Limited, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 06/01/15, 08/01/17
  • Country Portfolio Lead - Outsourcing Sales Operation Manager, Pfizer Saudi Limited, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 03/01/13, 05/01/15
  • Product Manager, Pfizer Saudi Limited, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 06/01/11, 02/01/13
  • Medical Representative & Senior MR, Pfizer KSA, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 11/01/04, 05/01/10
  • Product Specialist, GSK EGYPT, Egypt, 01/01/03, 10/01/04
  • Medical representative, 03/01/00, 12/01/02
  • Lecturer, El Menia Pharmacy School, Egypt, 09/01/99, 02/01/02

Work History

Dar El Tebb

Managing Director
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Increased overall company performance by 25% by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.

06.2019 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Re-organizing the pages (transitional period)

Pfizer Saudi Limited

Associate Dir, Marketing (Senior Manager
04.2018 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Acting As An Associate Dir, Marketing, Biosimilars & Sterile Injectables
  • Led a rebranding initiative that resulted in improved consumer perception and increased sales revenue by 15%.
  • A Biosimilars Saudi Lead, to accomplish and reassess the assigned tasks
  • Develop fresh marketing strategies for the Biosimilars portfolio by visiting markets to meet customer demands
  • Foster innovation, customer focus, and personal accountability and achieve desired results
  • Arrange weekly and monthly internal customer insights meetings with staff members to discuss issues related to the commercial plan
  • Key Accomplishments: Built robust updated short and LRF for the BS portfolio with high acceptance from the area president(Ref Available) parallel to redefine the go-to-market strategy & marketing strategy of the Biosimilar portfolio Ensured programs, tools, and materials readiness for team (The Bio-Rovers) utilization in the SA market
  • Extend the support to the Gulf area, with the result of 120% Ach TMS

Pfizer Saudi Arabia

6 Mo's Assignment Director of Business Operations
09.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Increased overall business efficiency by streamlining operational processes and implementing cost-saving measures.10% increase direct to the bottom line.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for the company growth in Saudi Arabia.(within Vision 2023)
  • Served as a key liaison between executive leadership and team members, fostering open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other external stakeholders to optimize collaboration efforts and achieve mutual benefits.

Pfizer Saudi Arabia

Strategy& Business Development Lead (Senior Manager
01.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

I successfully designed and implemented a comprehensive corporate strategy in collaboration with the CM, this included directing and planning key corporate strategies, as well as organizing high-profile communication events such as the Pfizer plant grand opening and the annual Plan of Action (POA).

I led the negotiation process with potential business partners and crafted a detailed execution plan to finalize impactful deals. My efforts culminated in the creation of a strategic business development plan aimed at enhancing revenue streams for the company.

I directed and endorsed projects within a complex matrix structure, effectively managing both internal and external stakeholders, including investors. Through my proactive approach,

I identified, evaluated, and prioritized new investment opportunities, compiling an initial list of potential alliances, joint ventures (JVs), and partnership targets to foster growth and drive the organization forward.

Key Accomplishments:
Awarded a 6-month assignment as Director of Business Operations, where I demonstrated strong leadership and strategic vision by establishing precise KPIs and backup plans to ensure effective goal achievement.
Milestones:
- Achieved a 10% increase in the company's bottom line.
- Revised contracts with distributors and outsourcing channels.
- Recognized for developing the 2019 country operating plan, including a transformation strategy.
- Restructured the organization to optimize efforts following two layoffs.
- Created and executed a change management plan for 2019.
- Led the MEGA-16 project from signature to closing by effectively managing processes, manpower, and coordination with Pfizer sites and Pfizer Global Supply (PGS).
- Planned and directed corporate strategies and communication events, including the Pfizer plant grand opening and annual POA strategy implementation.
- Launched 10 new products in one year through dedicated efforts at regional and country levels.

Pfizer Saudi Limited

Country Portfolio Lead – Outsourcing Sales Operation Manager (Senior Manager
01.2013 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Key Accomplishments: Led a team of 1 national sales manager, 4 sales managers, and 2 field trainers, for 14 months across the kingdom, achieved 120% with 30% G over the former year
  • Pfizer's portfolio achieves an average of 118% achievements, with 37% G in TMS.


  • Official Position Summary : Forecast and Manage portfolio performance (Sales and Supply)
  • Leverages Regional EP Leads, Commercial Solutions Center expertise, and TA expertise/content as needed Develop channel-specific approaches for key customer segments (e.g., retail, hospitals, governments, etc.) Craft and execute strategies to promote EP product portfolio (e.g., messaging, product grouping, relevant collateral, assess and prioritize, etc.) Develop local market life-cycle strategies (i.e
  • Line extension, new indications) by collaborating with stakeholders in other Commercial Units Provide market insights to relevant Senior Regional EP Leads Highlight and support opportunities for local partnerships, in collaboration with the in-country CU Lead
  • Serves as a local marketing expert for key non-HCP customer segments Engage in brand-specific campaigns (e.g., reminder campaigns or occasional content refreshes)
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Accountable Achieve and influence the development of country sales targets, OP plan Assess revenue potential for product portfolio Execution of sales and marketing strategy and portfolio POA, Develop sales materials
  • Obtain final regulatory/legal approval of tactical portfolio plan Align with a customer / Access plan
  • Shared Accountabilities Explore opportunities for cross-selling between EP and in-line products (w/ CBL and FF) Surface opportunities for value-add activities (with Customer Marketers in the country) Identify and pursue opportunities for local deals (w/ in-country CU Lead) Development of revenue targets for portfolio


Pfizer Corporation

Product Manager
01.2011 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Key Accomplishments :
  • Relaunched the AI portfolio with 37% growth over 5 years, contributing from 8% to 35% from the AFME TMS sales
  • Bestowed with the Individual Performance Award recognition letter for demonstrating excellence in the areas of excellence and collaboration across countries and CPNs (Community Practice Networks) on the Emerging Markets Established Products Business Unit level
  • Awarded by Vice President of EPEM, Marketing Director, AI EP, Emerging Markets, Pfizer Inc. NY, Director Anti Invectives' and Hospital Business, EPBU, Pfizer Inc, NY, Sr Regional Director-Established products, Medical Director, Saudi Arabia, Country Manager, Saudi Arabia, 2012 Awarded with the Best Product Manager award by the STAR AWARD Program
  • 2011 Contributed to product planning, defining roadmaps, and developing new ideas for supporting future product development and achieving sales targets like [Monofer]


  • Key responsibilities : Directed, examined and assessed the sales team's overall activities to prepare employee progress reports
  • Generated an appropriate follow-up system for the sales team to supervise the performance of staff and encouraged the sales team to complete sales targets
  • Increased sales, volume distribution, customer service by developing and implementing business development measures.
  • Recommended/advised changes in business model by calculating/evaluating customer's feedback on survey forms
  • Examined and researched the existing market situation, captured new business opportunities, prepared reports by analyzing and forecasting gathered information, and forwarded them to the sales director for decision-making
  • Optimized product penetration in the market by developing a vision and commercial plan of the product as well as implementing new marketing strategies


Pfizer

Medical Representative & Senior MR
11.2004 - 05.2010

Job overview

  • Established strong relationships with healthcare professionals, resulting in increased trust and credibility for the organization.
  • Analyzed market to identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships with hospitals, medical centers and primary provider physicians.(120% Sales Ach.)

GSK EGYPT

Product Specialist
01.2003 - 10.2004

Job overview

  • Supported sales representatives during client meetings by providing expert knowledge on specific features or functionalities of Avandia.
  • Achieved 120% Sales.

GSK

Medical representative
03.2000 - 12.2002

Job overview

Al Menia Pharmacy School

Lecturer
09.1999 - 02.2002

Job overview

Education

Canterbury University

MBA from Marketing Management
01.2012

University Overview

Distance learning

Mansoura University

Bachelor from Pharmaceutical Sciences
05.1998

University Overview

Therapeutic Areas

University Overview

  • Cardiovascular products [Norvasc, Lipitor, Avandia, Lacipil, Diltiazem]
  • Anti-Invectives [Zithromax, Dalacin, Vibramycin, Flagyl, Tazocin, Vfend, Meronem IV, Zyvox]
  • Endocrine care products [Genotropine, Dostinex] Women health care products [Dostinex, Zithromax 4 tabs, Provera, Depo-Provera, Diflucan, Prostin E2, Prostin VR, Sayana Press]
  • Smoking Cessation products [Champix]
  • Urology and sexual health including PDE5 inhibitor products [Cardura, Detrusitol, Viagra, Caverject]
  • Pain Management [Celebrex, Feldene]
  • Neuroscience products [Lustral, Neurontin, Xanax]
  • Biosimilars [Nivestim]

Highlights, Training & Certifications

University Overview

  • Google essentials of digital marketing, Digital well-being, Google Analytics Beginners & Advanced,Google Ads Certification 2019.
  • Work environment improvement by Google 2019
  • Dare to Try Champion training, 2018.
  • Mastering the matrix business, 2018.
  • Building efficient BD business case, 2016
  • Contract reading and drafting for non-lawyers, Informa, UK, 2016.
  • Organizational Climate, by Pfizer, 2015.
  • Mastering Leadership Styles by Pfizer, 2015.
  • Enterprise Multi-Channel Marketing Training, Pfizer 2015.
  • Financial advances, by Pfizer, 2015.
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing Planning, by Pfizer, USA, 2014
  • MBA, Marketing Management, University of Canterbury, 2011.
  • New Asset Launch Program training, Pfizer, 2014.
  • Finance for non-finance, Pfizer, 2013.
  • Digital Marketing Diploma, DMI, 2012.
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing Management; CCM, 2011.
  • iPLAN, by Pfizer, UK, 2011.
  • Project Management Professional (USA), Jan 2010.
  • Project Marketing Planning, Pfizer 2014 & 2015.
  • Pfizer Corporate In-House Training Basics of Relabeling and Repackaging within Pfizer Egypt, Sudan and Saudi, Pfizer 2014 & 2015.
  • Embracing Organizational Change, Tarek Habib, Pfizer.
  • Clinical trial training, Leadership Co., Egypt

TRAINING & Certifications Chronology

University Overview

Pfizer Corporate In-House Training :

- Pfizer's initial selling skills training Pfizer presentation skills
- Pfizer Social styles (4S) training Pfizer Key account selling

- Pfizer Hospital selling workshop
- Pfizer advanced selling skills
- Pfizer Work smarter program (FOCUS)

- Pfizer Business Acumen, Ethics, and Etiquette

- Pfizer targeting training
- Pfizer Delivering Constructive Criticism
- Office Politics for Managers

- Networking Within and Outside the Company

- Team Building and Performance Management

- Pfizer Advanced presentation skills

- Pfizer Advanced presentation & negotiation skills - Pfizer project management training

- Employees Engagement Assessment & Planning - Accountability in the Workplace
- Being A Likeable Boss
- High-Performance Teams Inside the Company

- High-Performance Teams Remote Workforce

- Leadership And Influence

- Manager Management
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Course, Pfizer Legal
- International SOPs for anti-bribery and facing corruption International training for Documents dealing
- Product quality compliant identification and reporting-GMP course Embracing organizational change

- Own it; Make it your business model

Third Party Training

  • Google Ads Certification 2019
  • Work environment improvement by Google 2019
  • Mastering the matrix business, 2018
  • Dare to Try Champion training, 2018
  • Building efficient BD business case, By Mahmoud Ibrahim (Regional BD lead), 2016
  • Contract reading and drafting for non-lawyers, Informa, 2016
  • Organizational Climate, by Pfizer - Hay Group, USA, 2015
  • Mastering Leadership Styles by Pfizer - Hay Group, USA, 2015
  • Enterprise Multi-Channel Marketing Training, Pfizer 2015Module 01 - Video Detailing -Tele Detailing, Module 02 - Self Detailing - e Detailing, Module 03 - Webinars,
    Module 04 - Email Marketing,Module 05 - Websites,
    Module 06 - CME,
    Module 07 - Online Promotion, Module 08 - Mobile,
    Module 09 - Social Media,
    Module 10 - Integrating Channels, Module 11 - Direct Mail,
    Module 12 - Tele service,
    Module 13 - Multi Channel Sampling
  • Financial Essentials for non-Finance, by Pfizer, 2015
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing Planning Master, by Pfizer - Don Sexton, USA, 2014
  • MBA, Marketing Management, University of Canterbury, 2011 [Distance Learning]
  • New Asset Launch Program training, Pfizer, 2014
  • Finance for non-finance, Pfizer, 2013
  • Professional Digital Marketing Diploma, DMI, Digital Marketing Institute, 2012
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing Management; CCM (Tack), 2011
  • iPLAN, advanced new quantitative marketing tools by Pfizer - Impact Planning group, UK, 2011
  • Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional (USA), Jan 2010 (Student)
  • Project 3 Cs Marketing Planning, Pfizer 2014 & 2015
  • Basics of Relabeling and Repackaging, then Relabeling and repackaging within Pfizer Egypt,Sudan and Saudi, Pfizer 2014 & 2015
  • Embracing Organizational Change, Tarek Habib, Pfizer
  • Presenting clinical trial training, Leadership Co., Egypt
  • Pfizer ILP (Innovation Leadership Program), to be certified as DRIVER.

Skills

  • Sales management
  • Staff Leadership
  • Training & People development
  • B2B Marketing
  • B2C Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Corporate strategy
  • Corporate Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Stakeholders Engagement
  • Strategic business analytics

Insights and Analytics

  • Corporate strategic planning
  • Business development
  • Project Management
  • Product Development
  • New Product Launching
  • Market Access
  • Pricing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation
  • Operations management
  • Team collaboration
  • Cost reduction
  • Deliverables oversight
  • Content creation
  • Product marketing
  • Branding
  • Communications management
  • Strategic planning
  • Campaign planning
  • Brand positioning
  • Easy Communicator
  • Team Player
  • Sales leadership
  • Negotiation

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Marketing Leadership Council since 01/01/10
  • Chartered Management Institute since 01/01/11
  • American Marketing Association since 03/01/11
  • British Marketing Society

Personal Information

Personal Information


  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Managing Director
Dar El Tebb
01.2021 - Current
06.2019 - 12.2020
Associate Dir, Marketing (Senior Manager
Pfizer Saudi Limited
04.2018 - 06.2019
6 Mo's Assignment Director of Business Operations
Pfizer Saudi Arabia
09.2017 - 03.2018
Strategy& Business Development Lead (Senior Manager
Pfizer Saudi Arabia
01.2015 - 01.2018
Country Portfolio Lead – Outsourcing Sales Operation Manager (Senior Manager
Pfizer Saudi Limited
01.2013 - 01.2015
Product Manager
Pfizer Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2013
Medical Representative & Senior MR
Pfizer
11.2004 - 05.2010
Product Specialist
GSK EGYPT
01.2003 - 10.2004
Medical representative
GSK
03.2000 - 12.2002
Lecturer
Al Menia Pharmacy School
09.1999 - 02.2002
Canterbury University
MBA from Marketing Management
Mansoura University
Bachelor from Pharmaceutical Sciences
Therapeutic Areas
Highlights, Training & Certifications
TRAINING & Certifications Chronology
Mohamad Farouk