Noha Elsaid Mohamed Metwally
Alexandria,Egypt
Summary
Accomplished nominated signatory and medical excellence manager with over 17 years in pharmaceutical industry, possessing extensive expertise in medical governance and operations, focusing on standard operating procedures and medical compliance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
GCC Medical Information & Nominated Signatory Manager
AstraZeneca GCC &Pakistan
2024.01 - 2026.01
- Nominated Signatory: Approve medical content/materials ensuring medical accuracy, balance, and compliance; support approvals linked to promotional & non‑promotional activities, HCP/organization interactions, market research, monitoring, speaker tiering, & due diligence.
- External Funding: Review all external funding requests across therapy areas with quarterly monitoring; report all community investments to global portal.
- Lead GCC MI function ensuring accurate, timely, compliant responses to HCP, consumer, and internal inquiries across AZ brands.
- Operations & Governance: Oversee MI operations, SOP governance, quality review, and KPIs/metrics; monitor GCC medical activities and ensure governance.
- Training: Plan and deliver SOP training for new joiners and conduct periodic refresher sessions for internal customers.
GCC Medical Information & Nominated Signatory Associate
AstraZeneca GCC & Pakistan
2022.01 - 2023.12
- Approved medical content and materials for CVRM.
- Reviewed external funding requests across therapy areas with quarterly monitoring.
- Reported community investments to global portal.
- Develop and deliver CVRM training and scientific updates for sales representative.
- Manage MI inquiries for HCPs, consumers, and internal colleagues; ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and proper documentation.
Medical Science Liaison, CVRM
AstraZeneca KSA
2019.09 - 2021.12
- Scientific Partnerships: Built relationships with KEEs/HCPs to enable safe, effective use of AZ products in Diabetes, Heart Failure, and CKD.
- Education & Advocacy: Delivered disease education and product information; promoted guideline‑aligned practice change and evidence‑based differentiation.
- Training & Insights: Delivered sales training on Forxiga, Crestor, and Nexium; gathered clinical insights to shape brand strategies; participated in KAM meetings.
Executive Medical Representative
AstraZeneca KSA
Jeddah
2016.01 - 2019.08
- Supported launch of Forxiga by facilitating scientific education and assisting in evidence-based differentiation with key healthcare professionals.
- Received nomination to Forxiga Medical Academy and selected for attendance at EASD Conference in Lisbon (2017).
Senior Medical Representative
AstraZeneca KSA
, Eastern Region
2013.04 - 2015.12
- Specialty Line: Seroquel & Meronem
Medical Representative
Abbott Pharma KSA
Riyadh
2011.04 - 2013.03
- Managed scientific engagement across institutions; delivered product education and clinical discussions in CNS and anti-infectives.
- Supported institutional access, formulary engagement, and medical compliance.
- Responsible for Duphaston tablets across MOH, institutional, and private hospital segments; conducted clinician education and product support.
Medical Representative
Novartis Pharma Egypt
2008.07 - 2010.10
- Pain & Bone team (to Mar 2009): Catafast, Anuva, Cataflam 50, Cataflam ampoules.
- Respiratory team (Mar 2009 – Oct 2010): Foradil, Miflonide, Cefdin capsules; expanded respiratory portfolio knowledge and clinician engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science - Pharmacy
Alexandria University
Skills
- Medical governance and operations
- Standard operating procedures
- Medical compliance and pharmacovigilance
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Mentoring and coaching
- Guideline implementation strategies
- Training and capability building
- Advanced presentation skills
- Critical appraisal techniques
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Compliance and quality assurance involvement
- High-impact communication skills
- Stakeholder negotiation strategies
Certification
Certified Nominated Signatory (2022)
AstraZeneca Medical Training: Scientific Engagement Model; Excellence in Clinical Research; Basics of Pharmacovigilance; Critical Appraisal of Clinical Trials; Medical Compliance
Biostatistics for Clinicians, King Fahd Specialized Hospital (Apr 2015)
AstraZeneca Sales Training: Leadership Selling; Advanced Presentation; Key Account Planning
Abbott Sales Training: Strategy in Selling; Selling Styles; Presentation Skills
Novartis Sales Training: A‑B Model; Performance Frontier; Will to Win
Negotiation Skills, Cairo University (Jul 2006)
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Running & yoga.
- Travelling & exploring new cultures
Accomplishments
Exceptional Contribution (2024); Best Achiever (2018)
Timeline
GCC Medical Information & Nominated Signatory Manager
AstraZeneca GCC &Pakistan
2024.01 - 2026.01
GCC Medical Information & Nominated Signatory Associate
AstraZeneca GCC & Pakistan
2022.01 - 2023.12
Medical Science Liaison, CVRM
AstraZeneca KSA
2019.09 - 2021.12
Executive Medical Representative
AstraZeneca KSA
2016.01 - 2019.08
Senior Medical Representative
AstraZeneca KSA
2013.04 - 2015.12
Medical Representative
Abbott Pharma KSA
2011.04 - 2013.03
Medical Representative
Novartis Pharma Egypt
2008.07 - 2010.10
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science - Pharmacy
Alexandria University