Ashraf Aly
Bergen
Summary
Energetic Pharmacist with more than 15 years of experience with sales and marketing orientation, offering demonstrated success and identifying prospects and converting leads into customers.
Well-versed in developing strategies for new product introduction and market penetration. Proven history of building and managing long-term relationships with targeted hospitals, physicians, pharmacists and administrators. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Vitus Apotek
09.2019 - Current
- Dispensing prescriptions and educating patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Communicating issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Educating patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Vaccinating patients to provide immunity against influenza and Covid-19.
- Reviewing prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Reporting adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Representing and giving advice to my colleagues when they have problems at work ( Trade union representative )
Pharmacist
Apotek 1 Fauske
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Dispensing prescriptions and educating patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment .
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
District Manager
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed sales operations and sales team members in assigned district to achieve revenue goals
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Achievements:
- Succeeded in growing the sales revenue by 23% in One year
- Expanding the market share by 7% PPG
- Developing the team’s skills resulting in promotion of one of the team members.
Field Force Supervisor
Pharmaceutical Solution Industry. Ltd
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Acted As Business Development Manager,( Represented the company in Egypt) for ICU / Hospital Sales.
- Maintaied and increased sales of company’s products in Egypt through tender business, accounts, hospitals and B2B Sales
- Applied tight follow-up with the distributors and supply chain department
- Worked collaboratively with Regulatory affairs in Pricing and Registration of company’s products
- Assisted with the development of the annual marketing plan and for Controlling promotion aids in accordance with the annual marketing plan
- Achievements:
- Launching ciprofloxacin IV infusion in Cairo university hospitals and military hospitals
- Expanding the company distribution channel by making contract with new distributors.
Medical Representative
Abbott Laboratories
11.2006 - 06.2014
- Launched cardiovascular and metabolic Products in private and public hospitals and clinics in different territories.
- Selected among the High Potential Medical Reps for 2012.
- Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
- Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
- Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.
- Arranged appointments with doctors, pharmacists and medical teams to raise awareness of latest product launches.
Education
MBA - Marketing
01.2015
Cambridge International Diploma - Business
10.2010
Marketing, H R, Business organization, Business communication), Distinction.
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical science
05.2001
Skills
- Excellent Computer Knowledge (Windows, Office, Endnote, Web search)
- Business Planning
- Sales Orientation
- Outstanding Leadership, Negotiation and communication skills
- Adaptable, Initiative, Innovative, Team worker, and Analytical
- Presentation Skills
- Team Development
- Cooperative and Team-Oriented
- Sales Forecasts
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Norwegian
Upper intermediate
B2
Driving licence
B
Citizenship
Egyptian
Norwegian
Timeline
Pharmacist - Vitus Apotek
09.2019 - Current
Pharmacist - Apotek 1 Fauske
03.2018 - 08.2019
District Manager - Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co
08.2015 - 08.2016
Field Force Supervisor - Pharmaceutical Solution Industry. Ltd
07.2014 - 07.2015
Medical Representative - Abbott Laboratories
11.2006 - 06.2014
Paris ESLSCA Business School - MBA, Marketing
Cambridge University - Cambridge International Diploma, Business
Cairo University - Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical science
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