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GEORGE MAGDY NESSIM
Dear Sir/MS;
I am pharmacist graduated from Cairo University with grade very good with honor in May 2007.
I worked in Merck-Serono as medical representative for 3 months responsible for CV products.
Then joined MSD as medical representative in CVS unit responsible for anti-hypertensive drugs and hypercholesterolemia agents, dealing with top KOLs in cardio-vascular disease therapeutic area.
Then I moved to Lundbeck as product specialist in CNS field responsible for different areas across Egypt. responsible for achieving sales targets, playing important role in area management such as targeting and segmentation, KOLs management, IMS analysis, sales analysis, increase awareness of specific disease area to new doctor segment (not specialist) and planning for annual activities either local or international, also i was assigned to participate in developing both Cipralex and Ebixa message across the region (Middle east and Pakistan )
Then I moved to Biomed for pharmaceutical industries as product manager responsible for diversified therapeutic disease areas.
I have six years experiences in product management, in addition to experience in Sales Management as National Sales Manager for CNS team,“. Now I’m in role in managing both sales and marketing as Franchise manager.
In addition to my Pharmaceutical degree, I hold: MIBA from ESLSCA in international marketing. I have also attended many training programs specialized in marketing, management and leadership by my employers and me.
My job description and experience in the mentioned positions cover all aspects, From A brand's launch - including strategic directions, positioning, and message development- to Marketing campaigns and sales team development.
My experiences also extend to a broad array of brand functions including budgeting, business forecasting, team building with a specific focus on product launch initiatives, Key Opinion Leaders/advocacy development and ongoing communication with various departments to monitor the success of product messages and programs.
I look forward with great enthusiasm to hear from you.
Faithfully,
George Magdy
Personal Data :
Date Of Birth : September 12th,1985
Marital Status : Married
Military : Exempted
Obligatory service : cancelled
Objective :
Seeking a challenging position in management field in a respectable Company in which I could use my capabilities and competencies to continue growing in my carrier path providing consistence growth to the company.
Education :
MIBA Marketing at ESLSCA
Graduate of Faculty of Pharmacy – Cairo University.
Graduated on MAY, 2007 with Grade: very Good. (80.65 %)
Graduated from Dar el hannan Language School, Giza
With The Grade of 95.5 % on 2002
Professional Experience
Head of Marketing and operations.
Mash premiere, Egypt for pharmaceutical industries
November, 1st, 2019 –till Present
Lead the development and execution of fully integrated Marketing plans and the corresponding marketing activities/programs to support the short-, medium- and long-term business qualitative and quantitative objectives. This is done through working cross functionally with the relevant stakeholders at a corporate and country level.
Develop, implement and evaluate the brand strategy (existing and new products) - including the marketing campaigns, events, promotional tools/mix, etc. to achieve the qualitative and quantitative objectives.
Provide customer insights, market / competitor analysis, and marketing effectiveness support for better planning, to identify opportunities and trends and improve decision making in marketing / sales areas.
Engage with sales leadership to ensure transition of marketing strategies into sales activities to ensure full support and integration.
Work closely with the business excellence team to ensure the strategy is optimally supported with the FF size and structure across the organization and that the needed analytics provided are utilized to track/drive performance based on the pre-set key performance indicators.
Build, develop and manage the marketing team to develop their marketing expertise and know-how.
Communicate up, down, and laterally in an effective manner.
Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.
Responsible for To-market sales.
Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant.
Formulate strategic and operational objectives.
Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability.
Manage budgets and forecasts.
Ensure proper implementation of team KPIs.
Recruit, train and supervise staff .
Find ways to increase quality of customer service.
HCV/GIT Business unit manager
Mash premiere, Egypt for pharmaceutical industries
October, 1st, 2017 –till October, 30th,2019
Accountable for performance of the total allocated team and its individuals, striving to significantly surpass agrees sales and market share targets, team productivity increase (SFE).
• Accountable for achieving targets for launch preparation, patient access, market share growth, sales and profit
• Accountable for driving cross functional collaboration between commercial team, Medical and Market Access, developing and securing strategy implementation, product strategies and operational plans.
• Accountable for initiatives that secure sales of defined products, plans, implements and closely monitors operational activities with optimal resource utilization.
• Accountable for quick identification of shortfalls and/ or opportunities in activities and sales and subsequent remedial actions.
• Accountable for continuous improvement of team selling skills and knowledge.
• Builds and fosters a team culture that values, recognizes and generates a business oriented, customer focused high performance.
• Accountable for rapidly acting on non-performers- coaches, counsels, support, and when needed, terminates.
• Accountable for the coaching and development of reporting FLMs
• Leads the integrated sales and marketing activities to maximize sales and product performance
• Builds and sustains long-term relationships with key health care stakeholders and medical experts
• Determines appropriate portfolio mix based on optimal resource allocation, internal capability, market fit, competitive dynamics and business expectations
• Positions the franchise products well in the scientific and early adaptors communities
• Forecasts and optimizes the allocation of resources according to strategic priorities
• Collaborates on life cycle management
Neuroscience Franchise Manager
Biomed, Egypt for pharmaceutical industries
September, 1st, 2015 –till September,30th 2017.
Accountable for performance of the total allocated team and its individuals, striving to significantly surpass agrees sales and market share targets, team productivity increase (SFE).
• Accountable for achieving targets for launch preparation, patient access, market share growth, sales and profit
• Accountable for driving cross functional collaboration between commercial team, Medical and Market Access, developing and securing strategy implementation, product strategies and operational plans.
• Accountable for initiatives that secure sales of defined products, plans, implements and closely monitors operational activities with optimal resource utilization.
• Accountable for quick identification of shortfalls and/ or opportunities in activities and sales and subsequent remedial actions.
• Accountable for continuous improvement of team selling skills and knowledge.
• Builds and fosters a team culture that values, recognizes and generates a business oriented, customer focused high performance.
• Accountable for rapidly acting on non-performers- coaches, counsels, support, and when needed, terminates.
• Accountable for the coaching and development of reporting FLMs
• Leads the integrated sales and marketing activities to maximize sales and product performance
• Builds and sustains long-term relationships with key health care stakeholders and medical experts
• Determines appropriate portfolio mix based on optimal resource allocation, internal capability, market fit, competitive dynamics and business expectations
• Positions the franchise products well in the scientific and early adaptors communities
• Forecasts and optimizes the allocation of resources according to strategic priorities
• Collaborates on life cycle management
Senior Product Manager
Biomed, Egypt for pharmaceutical industries
December 1st, 2014 till September 1st, 2015
To develop and follow the direct report for me one Associate product manager.
To formulate and implement marketing strategies and plans for assigned range of products so as to maximize profitability and achieve sales and profit targets.
Identifying new business opportunities for existing and new therapeutic area.
Managing the portfolio P& L through judicious use of the A&P and expense budget.
Forecasting for assigned products to ensure product is available for sale and to achieve targeted forecast accuracy.
Market research to uncover potential business opportunities in the market, to determine economic viability and launch new products where appropriate to maximize profitability of portfolio.
Training of sales team on disease/pathology, product and positioning of brands in portfolio.
12Developing compelling communication with distribution channel members & with HCPs.
Setting and managing profitable and competitive pricing policies which are approved by BUD.
Monitor sales performance vs. budgets/forecasts and recommend tactical marketing action
To ensure that all marketing activities adhere to promotion and marketing code to achieve performance with integrity
Work contact with sales force to ensure clear, concise dissemination of key messages and correct use of promo materials
Act As Sales Manager (G.Cairo and UE)
Biomed, Egypt for pharmaceutical industries
April- 2015 till September -2015
Lead District Team to meet or exceed established sales forecasts and call execution goals.
Work with individual sales reps to establish appropriate and challenging goals for each territory.
Proactively anticipate and addresses obstacles that may impede results.
Compiling lists of prospective client businesses.
Acquiring and updating knowledge of employers' and competitors' goods and services, and market conditions
Visiting regular and prospective client businesses to establish and act on selling opportunities
Assessing customers' needs and recommending and explaining goods and services to them
Monitoring customers' changing needs and competitor activity, and reporting these developments to sales management
Quoting and negotiating prices and credit terms, and completing contracts and recording orders
Following up with clients to ensure satisfaction with goods and services purchased, and resolving any problems arising
Preparing sales reports and maintaining and submitting records of business expenses incurred
Assess individual and team progress toward goals, and coach to improve.
Product Manager
Biomed, Egypt for pharmaceutical industries
May 1st, 2013 till December 1st, 2014
To formulate and implement marketing strategies and plans for assigned range of products so as to maximize profitability and achieve sales and profit targets.
Identifying new business opportunities for existing and new therapeutic area.
Managing the portfolio P& L through judicious use of the A&P and expense budget.
Forecasting for assigned products to ensure product is available for sale and to achieve targeted forecast accuracy.
Market research to uncover potential business opportunities in the market, to determine economic viability and launch new products where appropriate to maximize profitability of portfolio.
Training of sales team on disease/pathology, product and positioning of brands in portfolio.
Developing compelling communication with distribution channel members & with HCPs.
Setting and managing profitable and competitive pricing policies which are approved by BUD.
Monitor sales performance vs. budgets/forecasts and recommend tactical marketing action
To ensure that all marketing activities adhere to promotion and performance with integrity
Major achievement:
Exceeding the agreed strategic plan objectives for 2014.
Successful launch of CNS products and pre-launch activities.
Successful repositioning of niche positioned product.
Product Specialist
Lundbeck, Egypt
.
January 1st, 2010 till April 30th, 2013
-Major achievement :
Star of the month 4 times.
Achieving 105% cipralex sales and 107 % ebixa in 2010.
Achieving my sales quotas every year.
Best implementer for company marketing programs.
Market leader for two years by far an N6A and N7D markets.
Doubling ebixa consumption in wadi el nile.
Key contribution in
Ebixa and cipralex message development.
Refreshment training.
Cycle meeting preparations.
Company initial training.
Medical Representative
MSD, EGYPT
February 1st, 2008 till January 1st, 2010.
-Major achievement:
In 2008 2nd semester best growth and MS for cozzar
110 % sales achievement.
In 2009 doubling of cozzar and zocor consumption in new kasr el eni,
Introducing of zocor 40 mg in misr petroleum
Medical Representative
MERCK- SERONO Egypt
November,2007 till February 1st, 2008
Training Courses :
July 2006 :Egyptian pharmacists syndicate
How to shape your future, how to be a successful medical representative
Professional selling skills by MSD
Group meeting by MSD
Evidence based medicine by MSD
Professional selling skills by LUNDBECK
Presentation skills by LUNDBECK
Pharmacy feedback by LUNDBECK
Key account management by lundbeck
SIS by Innovara .
Practical marketing management by Dr. Bayan estwani.
Marketing plan in action By Innovara.
Summer Trainings :
July 26th – August 11th, 2004, Novartis Egypt (Catafast launch project)
August 12th –August 19th 2004 marketing depart, Novartis Egypt.
oJuly 25th – September 23rd 2006 at Madline pharmacy -Heliopolis
Extra-Curricular Activities :
Member of Charity Family, 2002-2005
OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION
Having valid driving license
Analytical & Organized. .
Task oriented
Computer Skills :
Windows – Internet : Good
MS Word – MS PowerPoint : Good
Languages :
Arabic : Mother tongue
English : Very Good
French : fair
References are furnished upon Request