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References
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Abeer Adel

Abeer Adel

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Medical Affairs and Governance manager with 15+ years of experience in healthcare system across GCC and Egypt, driving scientific excellence, cross-functional influence, and practice-changing initiatives across GCC. Known for elevating medical strategy, strengthening governance frameworks, and enabling launch readiness in CVRM. A trusted partner with a proven record in KEE engagement, formulary inclusions success, evidence-driven decision making, and the ability to influence without authority. Brings a unique blend of scientific depth, enterprise leadership, and governance mastery, enabling impactful medical contributions that enhance patient outcomes and position AstraZeneca as a scientific leader.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4027
4027
years of post-secondary education

Work history

GCC Nominated Signatory manager

AstraZeneca
Dubai
10.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for final approval of specified materials and activities linked to promotion, interactions with Health Care Professionals and Organizations, and other related areas such as non-promotional health education materials, donations, and HCPs administration.
  • Established comprehensive understanding of AZ business policies and procedures on product promotion.
  • Maintained awareness of relevant legislation and external codes governing promotional activities.
  • Reviewed GCC activities, ensuring timely compliance with AZ code of conduct and local SOPs.
  • Oversaw audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
  • As Nominated Signatory role, leading governance for GCC RIA and Oncology teams, reviewing materials, supporting CFT, ensuring SOP alignment, and driving compliance culture, strengthen our solid foundation of governance and doing the right thing which is critical to the sustainability of our performance and reputation. During my role as Nominated Signatory I have worked on 4 main projects, SOPs reviewing, alignment with CFT for trainings for new joiners and refresher trainings, full GCC speakers data base analysis and venues updating , and the empowerment campaign for LM “Right from first time”, and all these hard work and dedication reflected in the last audit report mentioning, Management has a generally well-developed compliance and control framework over core activities within external funding and interacting with HCPs, considering the number and the scale of differentiated transform care initiatives, and the high-profile partnerships in many new areas over the last couple of years.

Medical Advisor

AstraZeneca
Dubai , UAE
09.2022 - 09.2023

Supported the strong performance of Dapagliflozin, with impactful contribution in the successful launch of CKD and HF across Gulf. Worked closely with the CFT to support the disease area within CVRM and the preparation for CKD launch in UAE, Lokelma launch and Andexxa pre-launch in UAE.

Medical Science Liaison

AstraZeneca
Dubai
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Medical Science Liaison

AstraZeneca
, KSA
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Cardiovascular, renal and metabolism
  • Pharmaceutical company
  • & Patient safety and Pharmacovigilance Ambassador.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Executive product specialist

AstraZeneca
Eastern region
04.2016 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for promotion of Forxiga (launch team) in private sector
  • Byetta launch team in institution and in private hospitals from 1/10/2014 till 31/03/2016.
  • Pharmaceutical company
  • Fostered a collaborative work environment to enhance team performance.
  • Conducted extensive market research for better understanding of competitor strategies .

medical representative

Abbott
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Responsible for promotion of all portfolio in institution and M.O.H. and Faverin in private hospitals
  • Pharmaceutical company

medical representative

Servier
Nasr-City, Egypt
08.2007 - 07.2013
  • Responsible for promotion of the cardio metabolic line (Vastarel MR, Coversyl, Coversyl-plus, Coveram and Diamicron MR).
  • Pharmaceutical company

Education

Advanced Post Graduate Diploma - Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance

James Lind Institute
Online

Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy

Ain Shams University
Cairo Egypt
2006

General Secondary Education Certificate - Secondary Education

Saint Fatima Language School
Cairo Egypt
2000

Skills

  • Arabic: Native proficiency
  • English: Proficient in spoken and written
  • French: Conversational proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Internet navigation skills

References

References are available upon request.

Hobbies

Reading, music, and drawing.

Accomplishments

  • Inclusion of Klacid and Lipanthyl in KFUH
  • Best achiever 2012 Vastarel MR.
  • Best achiever for Coveram in its launch 2011.

Courses

  • Communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Scientific Engagement Model
  • Cambridge International Diploma in Business-Human Resource Management
  • Key Account Management.

Personal Qualifications

I have excellent problem solving skills. I love the work with team spirit (Loyal to my work and my career, respect my managers and cooperate with all my colleagues), excellent communication skills, ambitious, high enthusiasm and self-confidence.

Timeline

GCC Nominated Signatory manager

AstraZeneca
10.2023 - Current

Medical Advisor

AstraZeneca
09.2022 - 09.2023

Medical Science Liaison

AstraZeneca
06.2021 - 09.2022

Medical Science Liaison

AstraZeneca
03.2019 - 06.2021

Executive product specialist

AstraZeneca
04.2016 - 11.2018

medical representative

Abbott
01.2014 - 09.2014

medical representative

Servier
08.2007 - 07.2013

Advanced Post Graduate Diploma - Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance

James Lind Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy

Ain Shams University

General Secondary Education Certificate - Secondary Education

Saint Fatima Language School
Abeer Adel