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SHADY GAWEESH

SHADY GAWEESH

Senior Regional Brand Manager - Pharmaceutical- MENA Region
Dubai

Summary

Innovative Marketing leader with 15+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical Industry ,delivering exceptional marketing campaigns, content and collateral based on established and innovative strategies. Results-oriented and collaborative professional bringing expertise in brand management. Detail-oriented, attentive and decisive leader with expertise in the MENA region

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications

Work History

Rare Disease Senior Regional Brand Manager MENA

Biologix FZCO
Dubai
02.2020 - Current

Hematology , Oncology ,Endo-metabolic and Neurology

Takeda/Shire, Chiesi & Alexion .

Represented in the MENA Region by Biologix

  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, vendors and industry influencers to create positive brand experiences.
  • Spearheaded strategic brand plans for multiple product lines to increase market share and brand awareness.
  • Created and managed budgets to maximize brand reach and engagement.
  • Organized and delivered training sessions for new product content and technological advancements.
  • Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
  • Developed and executed branding campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values.
  • Conducted research and analysis to determine brand positioning and messaging.
  • Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Researched market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic planning.
  • Monitored and evaluated marketing and advertising campaigns to support brand consistency and engagement.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and market trends to make informed decisions about product and brand messaging.
  • Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
  • Launched successful digital marketing campaigns that achieved goals for increased website traffic.
  • Create executive marketing plans/tactics for Rare Disease products in the MENA Region
  • Driving 35 Million USD Business
  • Preparation of the Integrated Marketing Plans for Soliris® Ultomiris®, , Replagal®, Elaprase®, Vpriv®, Firazyr®, Procysbi® Lamzede® Strensiq® Kanuma® in the MENA Region
  • Ensure adequate implementation of the marketing plans in alignment with the global brand strategy.
  • Launch planning and execution in different markets in the Region
  • Train Med Reps and Products specialists support and frequent double visits to the field
  • Competitors and Situational Market analysis ( Market Intelligence)
  • Direct promotion and one to one business meetings with doctors
  • Key Opinion Leaders management, and advocates network Building ➢ Local Speakers development in cooperation with Medical functions.
  • Contribute in MENA affiliate long range business plans.
  • Develop and produce products and patients projected forecasts.
  • Planning, execution and evaluation of local events.
  • Develop and execute local promotional materials and aids.
  • Develop partnerships with scientific societies
  • Prepare and execute cycle meetings in the MENA region
  • Brand plan metrics management, assessment, evaluation and develop tracking reports for different users.
  • Conducting market researches and track brands’ equity.
  • Develop and analyze spending reports vs. promotional budget.
  • Working closely with sales team to ensure adequate implementation of marketing plan ad strategy.
  • Collaborate with other functions to implement different projects locally (New Launches, Market Surveys, Business Development, Market Development Projects, REMS Plans, etc...).
  • Support Country Managers in assigned tasks and projects

Brand Manager GCC

Biologix FZCO
Dubai
01.2018 - 02.2020

Neurology and Dermatology (Dermo Aesthetic)

Biogen and Ipsen . Represented in the Middle East by Biologix

  • Marketing Plan execution in the Gulf region
  • Representing the marketing role in Gulf region
  • Managing Sales objectives and Marketing activities of Biogen @ Ipsen entire brand portfolio
  • Managing All distributer's in the Region involving, Demand Planning, Forecast Reports
  • Coaching and training for existing and new employees , and prepare local CMs and marketing trainings
  • Support in Launches of new products in the Market
  • Achieving sales objectives and reaching market leader position
  • Marketing massage retention and performing double visits to ensure the right delivery.
  • Support in local adaptation of marketing materials

Sales Supervisor

Biologix FZCO
Dubai
04.2015 - 01.2018

Neurology, immunology and Dermatology

Biogen and Ipsen . Represented in the Middle East by Biologix

  • Commercial lead for the Sales team in the UAE including Hiring and retention of existing employees
  • Oversee Day to Day working operations and Sales Force Effectiveness
  • Managing Sales, Marketing activities of Biogen @ Ipsen entire brand portfolio in the Private and
  • Tender Business
  • Managing All distributer's in UAE involving, Demand Planning, Forecast Reports CRM control Business reviews in front of higher management and Principals
  • Achievements:
  • Achieved 110% of 2013 total portfolio sales plan
  • Achieved 130% of 2014 total portfolio sales plan
  • Achieved 105% of 2015 total portfolio sales plan


Senior Product Specialist

Biologix FZCO
02.2013 - 04.2015

Neurology Dermatology

With National Assignment as Product Champion Kuwait

Biogen and Ipsen. Represented in the Middle East by Biologix

  • Managing key accounts in Kuwait
  • Promoting & selling of Premium Biotechnology Products (Avonex® ,Fampyra®, Dysport ®) ) in the MS and Dermatology markets
  • Effective CRM in the assigned territories.
  • Coaching and managing 2 medical Reps.
  • Achievements:
  • Achieved 110% of 2013 sales plan.
  • Achieved 120% of 2012 sales plan.
  • Achieved 105% of 2011 sales plan.
  • Achieved 116% of 2010 sales plan.
  • ✓ Achieved 108% of 2009 sales plan
  • ✓ Successful introduction of Avonex® and Fampyra® in all the targeted accounts.

Medical Representative

Pfizer Consumer
07.2007 - 05.2009
  • Introduce products to Sector
  • (Advil liquigel, Materna & Robitussin) Maintain two of my product as no.1 health consumer products in Kuwait
  • Conducting scientific meetings and presentations Sales forecasts management
  • Achievements: 117% of the plan in 2008
  • Academic Achievements
  • Professional / Academic Activities
  • Awards / Recognition Sales record of increasing Advil liquigel by 25% ,Centrum by 20%, Caltrate by 15% , Advil suspension by 15% and Dimetapp suspension by 20% despite our non-competitive bonus scheme
  • Market Leader for continuous 14 months (According to IMS data in Advil and Calterate )

Education

MBA - Marketing

University of Cambridge KIPP Business School
UK
01.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cairo University
Egypt
09.2001 - 06.2006

Skills

Market Penetration Strategies Brand Management and Strategy setting Business Planning & Execution Persuasive Communications Key Account Management Building relationships Market Intelligence Problem solving Cost Rationalization and Budget Management Corporate Sales Competitor Analysis Brand metrics and KPI control People management Project management Cross functional leadership Distributor business management

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Certification

E- Marketing - Biologix

Accomplishments


  • Best Brand plan and execution by Biologix in 2019
  • International creativity affiliates award from Ipsen April 2016
  • Best Achiever team 2015 in the MENA Region ( Recognized by Biogen Idec EMEA)
  • Best Marketing Practice Emerging Markets Distributors 2014 ( Recognized by Ipsen )
  • Best Achiever Neurology Products ( Biogen ) In MENA Region 2012
  • Best Achiever MENA– Neurology Line – Biologix 2010

Timeline

E- Marketing - Biologix

03-2022

Strategic Thinking - Biologix

05-2021

Rare Disease Senior Regional Brand Manager MENA

Biologix FZCO
02.2020 - Current

Patient centricity - Biologix

03-2019

Collaborative leadership - Biologix

10-2018

Introduction to operational Marketing - Biologix

05-2018

Brand Manager GCC

Biologix FZCO
01.2018 - 02.2020

Coaching and Counselling

04-2016

Event management- Biologix

10-2015

Sales Supervisor

Biologix FZCO
04.2015 - 01.2018

KOL Management - Biologix

03-2014

MBA - Marketing

University of Cambridge KIPP Business School
01.2014 - 01.2016

Senior Product Specialist

Biologix FZCO
02.2013 - 04.2015

Ethical Selling - Biologix

05-2012

Self-Situational Leadership - Pfizer

10-2009

Medical Representative

Pfizer Consumer
07.2007 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cairo University
09.2001 - 06.2006
SHADY GAWEESHSenior Regional Brand Manager - Pharmaceutical- MENA Region