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Alhassan Zalzala

Warsaw

Summary

12 Years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven track record in developing and implementing successful Medico/Marketing strategies. Strong leadership experience, including managing cross-functional teams and driving business growth. Expertise in market research, data analysis, and strategic planning. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experienced public speaker and presenter.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Medical Manager Diabetes and CVD

Novo Nordisk – BA-SEE
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed and executed medical and scientific activities related to Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), supporting the execution of medical plans across affiliates
  • Aligned cross-functional teams regarding Diabetes and CVD strategy, enhancing awareness and education in all BA-SEE affiliates
  • Created experience-sharing platforms, expanded scientific dialogue, built the scientific foundation for upcoming products, and facilitated the development and revision of treatment guidelines
  • Developed and optimized digital solutions for CMR, collaborating with vendors and internal departments to drive innovations in digital education activities

Rare Disease Medical Manager

Novo Nordisk – BA-SEE
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Develop and execute medical and scientific activities related to the RareD therapeutic area and support the execution of medical plans in Affiliates
  • Align cross-functional teams in BA regarding RareD strategy, set clear directions to help build the RareD markets, and enhance the RBD and RED awareness in all BA-SEE affiliates
  • Create experience sharing platforms, expand scientific dialogue, build the scientific foundation for upcoming products, and facilitate development and revisions of treatment guidelines
  • Develop and optimize digital solutions for CMR, including support of current system used in Clinical, Medical, Regulatory, and PV and collaborate with vendors and internal departments to drive innovations in digital education activities

Medical Advisor

Novo Nordisk / NERM Clusture
06.2018 - 08.2023
  • Develop medical strategy and provides medical input into Brand Strategies and Medical guidance and governance assigned therapeutic areas (Rare blood diseases, growth hormone def and Obesity) ensuring support of the life cycle of all products
  • Comply with NN principles and internal legal laws, defending company interests
  • Contribute to the development, attend and present at scientific meetings
  • Promoted scientific and clinical trends awareness and maintained understanding of scientific evidence to construct accurate knowledge.
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship and interact directly with business area Medical Affairs to understand global strategy and share best practices

STA Medical Advisor

Novo Nordisk / CEM Countries
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Develop medical strategy and provides medical input into Brand Strategies and Medical guidance and governance assigned therapeutic areas (rare blood diseases, growth hormone def
  • And Obesity) ensuring support of the life cycle of all products
  • Insure optimum on boarding for new medical advisors in CEM MRQ
  • Develop a Medico-Marketing platform, to ensure alignment and to follow up projects milestones

Medical Representative

Novo Nordisk / Iraq
12.2014 - 07.2018
  • Build and maintain new relationships with KOLs, HCPs, pharmacists and wholesalers
  • Delivering a high quality F2F calls, meeting both the business and scientific needs of healthcare professionals
  • Optimizing sales performance, to achieve a constant growth of sales target

Medical Representative

Natrol
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Participated in building the company costumer list, segmentations and targeting strategies
  • Identifying and establishing new business and exploring top prescribers
  • Organizing meetings/Delegation with healthcare professionals

Baghdad Team Leader

IIACSS Market Research
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Participate in a marketing study for BAYER pharmaceuticals
  • Lead Baghdad team (5 members) to complete variant tasks in due time (study time)
  • Train all team member on the digital platform used for the study

Education

Master of Science - pharmacology and Toxicology

Baghdad University
Baghdad
03-2023

Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist - Medical Affairs

Accreditation Council For Medical Affairs
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Baghdad College of Pharmacy
07-2014

Skills

  • Advance medical knowledge in Diabetes, Hemophilia, Obesity
  • Communication and Negotiation skills
  • Advanced Project management and Innovative Problem solving
  • Product life cycle management

Awardsandassignments

  • 2019, Winner Affiliate best Employee
  • 2017, NovoSeven Product Manager
  • 2020, Market Access Assignment
  • 2022, Novo Nordisk SUCCED Program
  • 2024, Novo Nordisk Global Value Chain Academy

Training

  • API production process courses and test for both diabetes and Heamophilia.
  • Certified GMP (Good Medical Practice) and GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
  • Advance project management
  • Product life cycle management

Timeline

Senior Medical Manager Diabetes and CVD

Novo Nordisk – BA-SEE
05.2024 - Current

Rare Disease Medical Manager

Novo Nordisk – BA-SEE
09.2023 - 04.2024

STA Medical Advisor

Novo Nordisk / CEM Countries
01.2021 - 09.2021

Medical Advisor

Novo Nordisk / NERM Clusture
06.2018 - 08.2023

Medical Representative

Novo Nordisk / Iraq
12.2014 - 07.2018

Medical Representative

Natrol
01.2012 - 01.2014

Baghdad Team Leader

IIACSS Market Research
01.2011 - 01.2012

Master of Science - pharmacology and Toxicology

Baghdad University

Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist - Medical Affairs

Accreditation Council For Medical Affairs

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Baghdad College of Pharmacy

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