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Work History
Education
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Key Areas Of Competence And Achievements
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Monika Nowak

Monika Nowak

Janów

Summary

Experienced manager in the field of organization and management of the company, marketing and sales with several years of practice in international companies from the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager, Proxy

Fillmed Polska (former Filorga Poland Sp. z o.o.)
07.2015 - Current
  • Created and organized the new Fillmed (former Filorga) and SVR subsidiary in Poland.
  • Recruited and trained 45 team members (sales, marketing, logistics, finance and administration).
  • Negotiated contracts for offices rent, logistic support, business partner (pharmacy chains).
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability of Fillmed and SVR brands.
  • Managed the products (medical devices) registration process.
  • Created and implemented compliance and pharmacovigilance procedures and follow-up
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

Build new aesthetic Fillmed brand achieving 6,5 mio € Income and 27% EBIDTA in 7 years, significantly reinforced the SVR market position (from 17 to 11 position according to IQVIA reports) with almost tripled turnover (1,7 Mio€ to 4,9 Mio €) after having taken over from the distributor in 2015.

Head of Aesthetic Business

Galderma Polska Sp. z o.o.
07.2011 - 04.2015
  • Successfully managed sales and marketing team
  • Increased the MktSh of the Restylane and Azzalure brands on the aesthetic market in Poland
  • Led the PR and Social media Campaigns
  • Worked on reinforce the liaison between aesthetic doctors, patients and the brand
  • Implemented and managed the Practice Development Program for partner clinics
  • Organization of local and international educational courses for doctors
  • Cooperation with Aesthetic doctors association
  • Sponsorships and support for Aesthetic Congresses
  • Implemented and successfully executed the Sales Force Effectiveness Program
  • Brand awareness development
  • Increased sales by 19-30% YoY

Independent Business Consultant (freelancer)

Monika Nowak Consulting
11.2009 - 06.2011
  • Collaboration with General Topics company on elaborating Sales and Marketing Strategy
  • Supported Sales Team recruitment and management
  • Cooperation with Lighthouse Agency for Patients Breast Cancer Program
  • PR and educational campaign for women's heart disease

Brand Manager, La Roche Posay Poland

L'Oreal Polska Sp. Z o.o.
09.2001 - 04.2008
  • Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Developed and executed branding campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values.
  • Organized and delivered training sessions for new product content and technological advancements.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
  • Cooperated with Dermatology associations to educate and support doctors and patients
  • Organized dermatologists education workshops on dermoscopy
  • Created Melanoma Day screening yearly action for early melanoma diagnosis
  • Co-operated with Atopic Disease Children's Parents
  • Opened the first Atopy School for children and parents in Dermatology Dept. In Żeromski Hospital in Krakow
  • Developed and reinforced brand position from 9Mio pln to 13 Mio pln in 3 years

General Manager, Cosmetique Active Division L'Oreal Adria and Balkans

L'Oreal Polska Sp. Z o.o.
09.2004 - 08.2006
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
  • Trained and guided the multi-national and multi-cultural team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Introduces the new Category Management concept in Croatian and Slovenian pharmacies
  • Led the sun protection educational program in primary schools in Slovenia and Croatia
  • Launch Skin Health Days for skin health promotion
  • Increased the brand awareness and Mktsh on respective markets (Slovenia 45%, Croatia 25%)

Scientific Manager, Vichy Laboratoires

L'Oreal Polska Sp. Z o.o.
03.1999 - 08.2001
  • Developed brand medicalisation program
  • Elaborated and managed scientific communication strategy
  • Drove development and managed execution of high-quality, training plans for pharmacist to support sales.
  • Launch the first clinical study for Vichy Laboratoires on Dry Skin in Dermatology Department of Warsaw Medical University in Warsaw directed by Prof. Maria Błaszczyk -Kostanecka
  • Organized and scientific events
  • Supported organization of Dermatology congresses in cooperation with the dermatology associations

Psychiatry Product Specialist

Janssen- Cilag dep. of Johnson&Johnson
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Continually expanded knowledge of psychiatry and neurology product lines among HCP's.
  • Researched product's technical specifications and accurately communicated information.
  • Organized HCP's meetings and regional symposia
  • Co-operated with patients' associations
  • Supported prescription with the pharmacy accessibility of products

Merchandiseur

Kosmeor Sp. Z O.o. (L'Oreal Polska)
01.1993 - 01.1996


  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Implemented sales strategies to generate leads and maximize profit margins.
  • Conducted regular store audits to verify compliance with company policies.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.

Education

Master of Science - Medical Cosmetology

Social And Medical Sciences Academy
Warsaw, Poland
08.2021

Postgraduate Studies in Medical Cosmetology - Medical Cosmetology

High School of Social Science in Lublin
Lublin, Poland
01.2017

Postgraduate Studies in Medical Law and Bioethics - Law And Bioethics

Jagiellonian University in Krakow
Krakow, Poland
01.2012

Master of Science - Marketing And Management

Economics University
Katowice, Poland
04.1998

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Business Development
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Retention
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Expense Control
  • P&L Management
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Recruitment
  • Effective Leader
  • Performance Analysis
  • Performance Improvement
  • Budget Analysis
  • Efficient Multi-Tasker
  • Networking Abilities
  • Matrix Management
  • Deadline-Oriented
  • Consistently Meet Goals

Other Information

French - fluent, English - fluent, Russian - communicative, Windows, MS office, SAP, B

Key Areas Of Competence And Achievements

  • Building an organization from scratch (start-up)
  • Business management as a whole (inl. Finance, Logistics, accounting etc)
  • Team management (building, motivating, setting goals, monitoring their implementation, follow up)
  • Managing the development of managers in the marketing department as well as managers and representatives in the sales department
  • Budget management (marketing, sales, affiliate programs)
  • Finance and logistics supervision
  • Creating strategies for brand implementation and development

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cosmetology/ Trichology
  • Skiing/Nordic Walking/Swimming

Training

Management Communication based on personal typology and Lumina System Building Effective Sales Team - Sales Coaching Metaprograms Based Effective Team Building I end II Degree Sistuational Management Course based on K. Blanchard Theory Effective Negotiations New e-Marketing Sales Channels and Their Usage for Business Development Marketing for General Managerów Transition to General Management (CEDEP, France)

Languages

Polish
Native language
French
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

General Manager, Proxy

Fillmed Polska (former Filorga Poland Sp. z o.o.)
07.2015 - Current

Head of Aesthetic Business

Galderma Polska Sp. z o.o.
07.2011 - 04.2015

Independent Business Consultant (freelancer)

Monika Nowak Consulting
11.2009 - 06.2011

General Manager, Cosmetique Active Division L'Oreal Adria and Balkans

L'Oreal Polska Sp. Z o.o.
09.2004 - 08.2006

Brand Manager, La Roche Posay Poland

L'Oreal Polska Sp. Z o.o.
09.2001 - 04.2008

Scientific Manager, Vichy Laboratoires

L'Oreal Polska Sp. Z o.o.
03.1999 - 08.2001

Psychiatry Product Specialist

Janssen- Cilag dep. of Johnson&Johnson
01.1997 - 01.1999

Merchandiseur

Kosmeor Sp. Z O.o. (L'Oreal Polska)
01.1993 - 01.1996

Master of Science - Medical Cosmetology

Social And Medical Sciences Academy

Postgraduate Studies in Medical Cosmetology - Medical Cosmetology

High School of Social Science in Lublin

Postgraduate Studies in Medical Law and Bioethics - Law And Bioethics

Jagiellonian University in Krakow

Master of Science - Marketing And Management

Economics University
Monika Nowak