25 years of broad experience in pharmaceutical industry including sales, leading a sales team, medical and marketing in both leading multinational and local companies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Key Account Manager at IQVIA
IQVIA
Istanbul
11.2015 - Current
Improved account management by predicting potential competitive threats and outlining proactive solutions.
Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities.
Developed thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements to prepare customized solutions.
Trained teams to optimize service delivery in alignment with individual needs to boost customer satisfaction.
Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.
Created sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
Developed and delivered presentations to key customers to position products and services.
Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
Product Portfolio Manager
Apotex Inc.
Istanbul
06.2013 - 09.2014
Communicated market developments, portfolio changes and annual performance information to clients.
Responsible for the overall marketing and sales activities of cardiovascular system product portfolio (Clopidogrel, Amlodipine, Atorvastatin)
Diagnose and analyse the brand, market and competitors by gathering competitive intelligence, identifying drivers and refining segmentation according to customer needs.
Implement marketing activities to achieve maximum return in terms of sales, profitability and market share
Prepare annual and long-term marketing plans and sales forecasts for product portfolio
Carry out dual visits with the sales team on a regular and on-going basis to stay abreast of the motivational status and needs on the sales force, efficient practice of strategies
Coordinate the development and implementation of sales objectives, strategies, advertising, promotional programmes, public relations and market research activities
Determine new opportunities by analysing business needs
Preparation of annual and long-term plans for Apotex Turkey pipeline
Preparing the annual and long-term business development plan
Establish a pool of key opinion leaders and have them visit on a regular basis
Brand & Customer Manger
MSD
Istanbul
02.2013 - 06.2013
Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used cloud-based tools to help solve complex business issues.
Supervised daily operations and sales functions to maximize revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
Partnered with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and consistent with corporate values.
Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
Responsible for marketing and sales activities of 2 products (Cancidas&Noxafil)
Prepare product strategies and budgets
Prepare medical marketing tools and control the effective usage of these tools
Analyze daily, monthly and REHO sales data and Rx Data
Prepare annual and long term marketing plans
Implement marketing activities to achieve the maximum return through sales, profitability and market share
Establish key opinion leader pool and have regular visits
Plan, organize and participate in marketing activities
Senior Product Manager
Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals
Istanbul
08.2008 - 12.2012
Developed marketing plans and strategy to promote specific products to target demographics.
Responsible for the overall marketing and sales activities of 3 products (ENT,GP, orthopedics and physical therapy) and monitor results of these products worked by 130 representatives.
Prepare product strategies, analyze budgets and market plans
Prepare medical marketing tools and control the effective usage of these tools
Analyze daily and monthly sales data and Rx Data
Prepare annual and long term marketing plans
Responsible for the overall marketing and sales activities of NSAII and anti infective products
Implement marketing activities to achieve the maximum return through sales, profitability and market share
Establish key opinion leader pool and have regular visit
Plan, organize and participate in marketing activities
lan and coordinate PR activities
Manage relationship with licensor companies
Product Manager
Onko&Koçsel Pharmaceuticals
Istanbul
10.2007 - 08.2008
Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy.
Responsible for the overall marketing and sales activities of 3 products in the oncology & uro-oncology field and monitoring the results of these products promoted by 35 sales representatives.
Launch of Aloxi (Palenosetron)
Prepare product strategies, analyze budgets and market plans
Prepare medical marketing tools and control the effective usage of these tools
Analyze daily and monthly sales data and Rx Data
Prepare annual and long term marketing plans
Responsible for the overall marketing and sales activities of Oncology and Uro Oncology
Implement marketing activities to achieve the maximum return through sales, profitability and market share
Establish key opinion leader pool and have regular visits
Plan, organize and participate marketing activities
Plan and coordinate PR activities
Plan and coordinate e-learning projects and website
Manage relationship with licensor companies; Hesinn (Switzerland), Mitomycin-C Kyowa (Japan)
Junior Product Manager
Gen Pharmaceuticals
Istanbul
01.2007 - 10.2007
Managing marketing activities of allergy and diabetes products
Preparing and setting marketing strategies
Re-Launch of Allergodil
Monitoring field applications
Initiating and monitoring advertising campaigns
Analyzing IMS data and consulting the results to sales team
Training sales team on marketing strategies and medical content (Allergy and diabetic products.
Preparing written materials
Regional Sales Manager
Gen Pharmaceuticals
Istanbul
01.2005 - 12.2006
Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
Executed successful promotional events
Regional Sales Manager, Allergy Business Unit Management and coordination of Allergy Istanbul + Izmir region of 15 SRs
Sales Representative
Eli Lilly And Company
Istanbul
09.1998 - 12.2004
Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey
09.1992 - 09.1996
High School Diploma -
Şehit Mehmet Gönenç Highschool
Bandırma, Balıkesir
09.1988 - 06.1991
Skills
Key account management
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Software
Microsoft; CRM
Timeline
Key Account Manager at IQVIA
IQVIA
11.2015 - Current
Product Portfolio Manager
Apotex Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2014
Brand & Customer Manger
MSD
02.2013 - 06.2013
Senior Product Manager
Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals
08.2008 - 12.2012
Product Manager
Onko&Koçsel Pharmaceuticals
10.2007 - 08.2008
Junior Product Manager
Gen Pharmaceuticals
01.2007 - 10.2007
Regional Sales Manager
Gen Pharmaceuticals
01.2005 - 12.2006
Sales Representative
Eli Lilly And Company
09.1998 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
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