Suhail Al Kharsah
Doha
Summary
Transformation Catalyst, I have been involved in large-scale global change initiatives and structured portfolios across various functions and geographies as well as acted as a counsel and facilitator on executive-level leadership teams. In addition, I have a passion to create a collaborative network to scale the organizational change and unlock team performance. Human Resources Leader with strong business background, strategic understanding of HRM, management principles and organizational change. Able to develop and execute HR strategies that are aligned with the organization’s vision and mission. Organizational Development expert with corporate in dynamic, complex and matrixed organization. Creative and versatile learner who challenges self and others in order to develop and grow. Passionate about transformation, believes in the competitive advantage organizations that maximize employee and team “skill & will” can deliver. Credible activist, effective communicator with excellent team-building and interpersonal skills; building rapport with individuals at all levels. Holds a number of certificates in the areas of coaching and Assessments. Certified Leadership Circle Profile Coach, Certified Be Well Lead Well Coach, Certified Coach in the 4 stages of Psychological Safety, Certified Network Enabler, Coactive Coaching Institute certification (CTI), Certified ORSC coach _ In progress (completed by December 2024)
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Enterprise Agile Coach
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
11.2019 - Current
- Work closely with three areas (Europe North, Europe South and Middle East ) to advance and support the business transformations that deliver better outcomes and impactful value.
- Handle and address the systemic requirements for change as well as the day to day implications for leaders, supporting teams and individuals on their respective transformation journeys.
- Build trust-based relationships primarily with senior leaders (Area heads, the GMs) and their enabling teams to deepen their understanding of the required mindset and behavior shifts required to build the desired future-state culture and to accelerate change, in particular, support leadership shifts into the creative and empowering mindsets.
- Develop and nurture networks of coaches, transformation leaders and change agents across the Roche network, systematically building new capabilities in themselves and others to help unlock the full potential of all Roche people towards achieving our North Star.
- Magnify the impact with the right balance between focus on relationship and task.
- Serve as Transformation Practitioners with a broad understanding of what it takes to transform at the individual, team and organizational levels, bringing clarity to change through the use and application of Roche proven practices and tools, demonstrating the strength of the Roche networks and what already exists
- Develop networks and systems across Roche, including People & Culture, Organization Growth, Communications, Finance and more to continuously sense the well-being of the organization and to co-create programs and interventions to address what is needed next, ensuring integrated and aligned transformation efforts
- Act as a “Catalyst”, helping people find each other and learn from what has been experimented with elsewhere, demonstrating the power of storytelling
- Specific activities Which include: Mentoring to affiliate or functional level transformation leaders and coaches, including supporting their onboarding Support systemic needs by scanning and sensing of the system for emerging themes, areas of challenge or opportunities -Participate in global/high impact design sprints, providing guidance on development of sprint scope, outcomes, guardrails, participant selection and post sprint engagement activities
HR Director for the Gulf Countries
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Identify, define and implement solutions that address the needs of the business whilst taking into account the broader implications (e.g
- Group HR strategy, other functions)
- Contribute to the business strategy
- Drive the People Agenda by applying broad HR skills in the areas of organization design and development, change management, workforce planning, coaching/consultation, program/project management, facilitation and communication
- Plan and implement people/ organization solutions aligned to the business & Group HR strategy and goals (i.e., actively sponsoring and leading goals at Leadership Team level)
- Ensure excellent alignment and execution of established human resources policies, procedures and Group, divisional and global functional HR initiatives
- Act as trusted advisor to business leaders and the employees
- Partner with Global/Regional HRBPs to align and execute on initiatives and Group processes
- Identify talent issues before they affect the business
- Act as a talent scout for internal talent for local and global key positions and help develop the next generation of leaders through talent management and career development
- Contribute to assessment/selection for senior leaders and other critical positions.
HR Manager for the Gulf Countries
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Provide services and feedback to Top Management on the people related aspects of their business strategy and operations
- Ensure that high quality HR services are provided consistently, timely, effectively and efficiently to the affiliate, meeting and exceeding agreed service levels, supported by metrics
- Work closely with Line Managers to ensure individual development plans and discussions are of high quality
- Ensure governance of affiliate/site policies & procedures and practices are compliant with local laws
- Responsible for coordinating Training & Development registrations, compiling Training Needs Analysis for countries within area of responsibility
- Support Management with recruitment of new staff by using the tools and resources available
- Ensure excellent execution of established human resources policies, procedures and corporate, divisional and regional HR initiatives
- Provide input into Global Function initiatives and Group processes, tools and templates from Process & Program Managers and ensures smooth implementation into the affiliate
- Determine most efficient and effective way to deliver services at affiliate level based on costs, ratios and appropriate Key Performance Indicators
- Ensure compliance of all HR practices within area of responsibility with legislative and regulatory requirements, standards other known relevant policies and guidelines
- Monitor Headcount, Vacancy Rate and other demographic metrics on a monthly basis
- Prepare and maintain Organization Structure Chart for the affiliate
- Review Compensation and Benefits based on business strategy and industry trends
- Provide support and guidance to employees on Performance Management, Talent Management and Succession Planning
- Performance Management Communication and management of mid-year & year-end evaluation
- Prepare Manpower budget to include all projections
- Provide timely and qualitative functional relevant input into the business planning process
- Manage the roll out of GEOS and implementation of action plans
- Work closely with the management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
- Promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion
- Communicate all changes at the local affiliate level.
Ad interim Country Manager & Compliance Liaison Officer
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Setting the Country Strategic Objectives/Vision in alignment with the Company Global Strategy
- Breaks down strategy into concrete goals, actions, and key performance indicators
- Setting and Controlling Country Sales Target, PMC and Headcount
- Responsible for all Regulatory and Commercial processes
- Setting Salary Increase and Incentives schemes for the team members
- Hires & Retains cohesive and high functioning candidates for the division
- Appraisal & development for team members in order to raise the bar higher in terms of Performance & Competences
- Provides ongoing professional coaching and feedback sessions
- Supports employee development within the current role and towards potential future roles
- Ensures that all marketing activities are conducted with accepted business practices (IFPMA code).
Business Unit Manager Oncology Qatar
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
03.2010 - 10.2014
- Achieves sales target for assigned area of responsibility
- Responsible for conducting all the approved Marketing activities
- Supervise and support my team members in constructing the Annual Brand Plans
- Develop team's abilities and efforts while maintaining a cooperative team atmosphere
- Delegating responsibilities while tracking and monitoring the team performance
- Professional coaching for the team
- To act as a communicator between the team and senior management
- Keep myself updated with product and disease area knowledge
- Maintains good contact with key accounts
- Ensures that all marketing activities are conducted with accepted business practices (IFPMA code).
Therapeutic Area Service Manager for the Oncology line
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Responsible for the marketing activities of Roche oncology products as a Product Manager and responsible for the sales of Roche oncology products
- Prepare the marketing plans for all oncology line
- Organize marketing activities within the two countries
- Cooperate with the rest of the team to initiate and organize regional marketing activities.
Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Accountable for the sales and marketing of the Oncology and virology line in Oman.
Medical representative
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
08.2001 - 12.2004
- Accountable for the sales of the Oncology line in Yemen
- Accountable for the General line (Transplant, Dermatology, Cardiology and Rocephin) in the institutional and the private sectors Sana’a.
Education
MBA -
The University of Strathclyde School of Business
Glasgow, UK06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
College of Medicine And Pharmacy
Sana'a 06.1999
Skills
- Professional coaching, facilitating, and mentoring
- Servant Leadership
- Organization and structure design
Languages
English
Arabic
Cellular
+974-66211852
Training
- Computer course in MS Word & Excel
- Basic Selling Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Advance Negotiation Skills
- Basic Leadership Skills
- Time Management
- Gustav Kaiser Training
- Advance Course in Medicine information skills
- Roche Sales Managers Core Program
- Roche Marketing Champions Program
- Coaching Essentials for Leaders
- Sales Manager (module 2 – The Platform of success)
- Managing Up (Give Your Boss a Hand)
- Leadership Development Forum (Talent Pool Program)
- The Power of Influence
- Emotional intelligence
- HR Excellence Training
- Open Doors Training
- Certified Coach from the AFC
- Chart the Future (Leaders with Strategic Agility)
- Leadership Skill Building Program (LSP); Module 2 “Build the Team”
- Leadership Skill Building Program (LSP); Module 3 “Creative Leadership”
- Leadership Circle Profile Certification
- Cultural Survey Certification
Timeline
Enterprise Agile Coach
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
11.2019 - Current
HR Director for the Gulf Countries
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
01.2017 - 11.2019
HR Manager for the Gulf Countries
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
10.2014 - 12.2016
Ad interim Country Manager & Compliance Liaison Officer
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
01.2014 - 10.2014
Business Unit Manager Oncology Qatar
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
03.2010 - 10.2014
Therapeutic Area Service Manager for the Oncology line
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
01.2008 - 03.2010
Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2008
Medical representative
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
08.2001 - 12.2004
MBA -
The University of Strathclyde School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
College of Medicine And Pharmacy
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