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Moustafa Magdy

Moustafa Magdy

MENA Country Business Leader
Cairo

Summary

With over 19 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, I currently serve as the Country Business Leader for MDS (Medication Delivery Solutions) at BD, a leading global medical technology company.

Throughout my career, I have held sales and marketing positions in the Middle East and North Africa markets, gaining extensive knowledge of this dynamic region.

As a business unit Director at AbbVie, I successfully managed a team of sales, marketing, medical education, and access professionals. Driving demand for current and new products while ensuring patient access to our innovative solutions across various sectors.

In addition to my professional responsibilities, I also have the privilege of lecturing on strategic marketing management at the German University in Cairo, where I share my expertise with aspiring professionals.

Recognized with multiple awards, including the Allergan International Marketer of the Year Award (2016), Allergan Growth Power House Award (2017), and Abbvie President's Award (2020), I am dedicated to making a positive impact, fostering healthy business growth, and developing individuals.

With an unwavering passion for learning, growth, and knowledge sharing, I am enthusiastic about making a significant difference in the industry.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Country Business Leader, MDS, MENA

BD
1 2024 - Current
  • Leading MDS Business of BD in the Middle East and North Africa Region.
  • Countries: UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Iran, Cyprus, Malta, Libya, Sudan, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
  • Managing MDS B2B business in MENAT region, including above markets, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
  • Leading a team of sales and business development managers, distributed geographically and supported by clinical, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
  • Managing a group of distributors and channel partners across the MENAT region.

Country Business Leader MDS Egypt, Levant & North Africa (LENA)

BD
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Leading the Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) business in BD in LENA (LEVANT, Egypt, and North Africa), and based in the newly established regional office in Egypt.
  • Managing LENA's 12 markets with a network of 20 distributors.
  • Managing MDS portfolio of medical devices and supplies, ranging from conventional needles and syringes to highly specialized catheters and placement devices, with advanced technology.

Business Unit Director, Eyecare & Specialty

AbbVie
05.2020 - 11.2021
  • Leading the re-launch of Allergan eyecare and Specialty care business units in the Egypt market after two years of discontinuation.
  • Building the new team of Eyecare and Specialty in Egypt and ensuring the adoption of proper organizational culture and values.
  • Managing a team of sales, marketing, and market access professionals towards the achievement of our organizational goals.
  • Full responsibility for P&L management, profitability, and business unit LRP.
  • Liaising with distributors for stock management and To Market Sales.
  • Leading the launch of new products in the ophthalmology market (Ozurdex).
  • Ensuring the access of focus products in the strategic business sectors in Egypt.
  • Leading the team through the integration process with AbbVie after the acquisition, starting May 2020.

Awards:

  • AbbVie President Award, 2020.

Business Unit Head, Eyecare & Specialty

Allergan
03.2019 - 05.2020
  • Leading the re-launch of Allergan eyecare and Specialty care business units in the Egypt market.
  • Building the new team of Eyecare and Specialty in Egypt and ensuring the adoption of proper organizational culture and values.
  • Managing a team of sales, marketing, and market access professionals.
  • Full responsibility for P&L management, profitability, and business unit LRP.
  • Leading the launch of new products in ophthalmology.

Sr. Marketing Manager- Speciality Care - Middle East and North Africa

Allergan
04.2015 - 03.2019
  • Managing Allergan Specialty Care business in the MENA region. Specialty portfolio includes Botox Therapeutics and Allergan's legacy GI portfolio.
  • Developing the regional marketing and medical education strategy in line with International AMI objectives.
  • Responsible for the execution of regional marketing and AMI activities.
  • Supporting the in-country execution with local marketing and sales teams.
  • Regional point of contact between international strategic marketing and MENA region.
  • Member of IMEA Leadership Team, the Specialty Care International Marketing Board, and the International PSS core team within Allergan.

Awards:

  • Allergan International Marketer of the Year Award, TMEA 2016.
  • Allergan International Growth Powerhouse Award, 2017.

Product Manager

Actavis Pharmaceuticals
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Joined to launch Actavis generic business and marketing department in the Saudi market.
  • Prepared the launch plan for two branded generic products, Ogliton and Actamone, and launched the first within three months of employment before integration with Allergan.

Product Manager

Tabuk Pharmaceutical MFG Co
10.2010 - 01.2015
  • Managed a diversified portfolio of branded generics that included Rapidus (Diclofenac Potassium), Triaxone (Ceftriaxone), and Claritt (Clarithromycin).
  • Launched the first once daily muscle relaxant in the Saudi market (Prolax ER), September 2013.


Accomplishments:

  • Rapidus growth from rank No. 7 in 2010 to rank No. 2 oral NSAIDs in 2013.
  • In 2014, Rapidus and Triaxone were ranked in the Saudi top 50 products list.

Middle East Product Manager

Mundipharma, PSO
08.2009 - 10.2010
  • Betadine antiseptic range in the Saudi and Egypt markets.
  • Co-marketing project with SPIMACO in Saudi, including Hymox (Amoxicillin) and Mafepain (Mefenamic acid).
  • Prioderm Lotion in Egypt.

Assist. Product Manager

Mundipharma, PSO
01.2007 - 07.2009
  • Betadine antiseptic range in the Saudi and Egypt markets.
  • Co-marketing project with SPIMACO in Saudi, including Hymox (Amoxicillin) and Mafepain (Mefenamic acid).
  • Prioderm Lotion in Egypt.
  • Interim management of co-marketing project with Sanofi, including the following brands: Flagyl, Daonil and Biprofenid.

Medical Representative

08.2005 - 01.2007

Education

Bachlor - Pharmaceutical Science

Ain Shams University
01.2000 - 01.2005

MBA - Marketing

Cairo University
01.2008 - 01.2010

DBA - In Progress

Ain Shams University

Skills

Business-to-Business (B2B)

Awards

  • Allergan International Marketer of the year Award (Bold Award) TMEA Region
  • Allergan Growth Power House Award
  • Abbvie President's Award

Timeline

Country Business Leader MDS Egypt, Levant & North Africa (LENA)

BD
03.2022 - 12.2023

Business Unit Director, Eyecare & Specialty

AbbVie
05.2020 - 11.2021

Business Unit Head, Eyecare & Specialty

Allergan
03.2019 - 05.2020

Sr. Marketing Manager- Speciality Care - Middle East and North Africa

Allergan
04.2015 - 03.2019

Product Manager

Actavis Pharmaceuticals
01.2015 - 04.2015

Product Manager

Tabuk Pharmaceutical MFG Co
10.2010 - 01.2015

Middle East Product Manager

Mundipharma, PSO
08.2009 - 10.2010

MBA - Marketing

Cairo University
01.2008 - 01.2010

Assist. Product Manager

Mundipharma, PSO
01.2007 - 07.2009

Medical Representative

08.2005 - 01.2007

Bachlor - Pharmaceutical Science

Ain Shams University
01.2000 - 01.2005

Country Business Leader, MDS, MENA

BD
1 2024 - Current

DBA - In Progress

Ain Shams University
Moustafa MagdyMENA Country Business Leader