Company Start-up operations in Middle East.Establishment of Dubai office to act as a regional Middle East office, representing Merz in the region.• Leasing and Licensing Regional office at Dubai Healthcare City• Coordinating opening a corporate bank account in Dubai• Negotiating new terms and conditions for existing distributors• Assigning new distributors• Drafting and negotiating new distribution agreements• Coordinating new products registration submissions• Hiring necessary admin and field force staff (office manager, Accounting manager, Medical/Marketing manager, Key account managers).• Drafting necessary policies and SOPs: Business travel, recruiting, bonus schemes, transportation, Compensation and benefits, …. etc.• Planning company Middle East strategy, short and long term

- Fully responsible and accountable for the P&L statement, In-Market and To Market sales.-Building the strategic framework and long terms business objective for the Gulf countries.-Development and implementation of strategies and plans for the marketing and sales activities as well as Financial, Human resources and administrative guidelines for the company’s wide range of primary and specialized care products throughout the Gulf States.· Managing accounts receivables from distributors regarding debit and credit notes, managing supply chain.· Agent relationship management, distributors and suppliers across the Gulf markets.· Keeping adequate relations with key authorities at MOH, major institutes, key accounts and key opinion leaders.

Responsible for oncology business unit sales and marketingResponsible for business development projects for Eli Lilly in Egypt

Responsibilities:-Brand Planning:-Development of a Strategic Priority Grid. Prioritize markets for both new andexisting products and clearly communicate strategic priorities from a medical,marketing and regulatory perspective-Assessment and Utilization of the Market Research Plan. Work with key countriesin developing their Market Research Strategy. Develop the regional Market Researchplan and ensure effective implementation-Communicates and Ensures Compliance to the Global Brand Book-Recommends product 3 years roadmap to Core Management through CountriesMarketing plan reviews.-Ensures Successful Implementation of Countries Marketing Plans.-Successful Development and Implementation of Area Programs that are a part of theRegional Operational Plan and Countries Marketing Plans.o Ensure Appropriate Market Research is executed in the Countries and Results areimplemented.-Thought Leaders development:-Speakers’ Programs. Working with the countries, develop and implement regionalspeakers’ programs to ensure a competitive SOV at countries level.-Regional Opinion Leader Relations. Work with countries to develop relations withkey regional opinion leaders to leverage clinical trial programs, obtain regulatory andreimbursement influence, seek expert opinions regarding promotional campaigns andgain thought leader influence for the support of Lilly’s brands.-Maximization of Brand potential:-Product Training. Partner with countries and the Training and Development Team inproviding requisite training for individuals and teams that have been identified.-Label Maximization. Ensure that Product Labels are compliant to countries regulatoryneeds to ensure speed to market of new products, line extensions and newindications.-PR Programs. Support and implement regional PR programs and endorse positive PRmessages or check adverse publicity.

Responsible for sales and marketing of Oncology brands as well as managing the Lillyoncology team