Istvan Farkas

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Senior Executive Consultant @ Kestria Hungary
Hungary
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Hungary, Hungary
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About Istvan Farkas

István graduated as biologist MSc from Eötvös Loránd University of Budapest and holds a doctorate degree in microbiology.He has 11 years' experience in the area of university education and research acquired at Eötvös Loránd University as Assistant Professor.Istvan filled important positions in international companies including Sanofi-Chinoin Pharmaceuticals, where he held the position of Diagnostics Business Unit Manager. In this role he had been responsible for business development, sales and distribution of Sanofi Diagnostics Pasteur’s products in Hungary for 8 years.Following the acquisition of Pasteur Sanofi Diagnostics by American company Bio-Rad, Istvan was appointed to Managing Director of the Hungarian operation branch of Bio-Rad. Besides ensuring the lawful operation of the subsidiary, his main focus has been the sales and distribution of the company's IVD and Life Science product lines in Hungary. Istvan was also leading Bio-Rad’s regional office of Emerging Markets consisting of 100 countries, exercising Employer’s rights for 40 employees.István is a senior executive search consultant at Kestria Hungary (BM Recruitment) with focus on attracting executives for clients primarily in the Healthcare & Life Science sector. He speaks fluent English.

Istvan Farkas's Current Company Details
Kestria Hungary

Kestria Hungary

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Senior Executive Consultant
Hungary
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bmr.hu
Istvan Farkas Work Experience Details
  • Kestria Hungary
    Senior Executive Consultant
    Kestria Hungary
    Hungary
  • Kestria Hungary
    Senior Executive Consultant
    Kestria Hungary 2021 - Present
    Hungary
  • Self-Employed
    Strategic Advisor & Consultant In Field Of Medical Devices/Lifescience
    Self-Employed 2015 - 2020
    Hungary
    Strategic consultingBusiness Development Support for strategic tasks
  • Beckman Coulter
    Sales Manager At Beckman Coulter Magyarorszag Kft
    Beckman Coulter 2013 - 2014
    Budapest/Hungary
    Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. Diagnostics products are used in hospitals and laboratories to produce information for physicians to diagnose disease, make treatment decisions and monitor patients. Main roles of the position include:♦ Project management♦ Developing business plan & sales strategy♦ Strategic consulting
  • Bio-Rad Laboratories
    Managing Director Of Bio-Rad Subsidiary In Hungary
    Bio-Rad Laboratories 2000 - 2012
    Budapest/Hungary
    Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. headquartered in Hercules, California, a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products.♦ In 2000, I was selected Head of Operations where I was responsible for all operations and customer service aspects of the Hungarian Representative Branch of Bio-Rad♦ Establishing Bio-Rad Hungary Corporation in 2003 I was appointed to Managing Director position. Leading a motivated team of 15, I was accountable for the management of all Sales, Customer Service, Administrative and Operational functions of the business, including full P&L responsibility♦ In 2008, I additionally picked up the roles of overseeing the regional branch office of Emerging Markets in Budapest, Hungary and exercised Employer’s rights for 40 employeesMAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:♦ Under my leadership, Bio-Rad became a recognized contributor to the life science and IVD medical devices market in Hungary♦ Achieved absolut market dominance in Mad Cow Disease testing and sustained it for over 10 years, generated € 2+ M annual revenue♦ Boosted the annual revenue from €1M in 2000 to over €6 M by 2010♦ Participated in the establishment of the regional branch office of Emerging Markets in Budapest, Hungary♦ Hungary served as „pilot country” in the implementation of numerous Emerging Markets projects, such as ERP (SAP B1), CRM (salesforce.com), ServiceMax
  • Sanofi
    Business Unit Manager At Sanofi-Chinoin
    Sanofi 1991 - 2000
    Hungary
    Sanofi is a global healthcare leader company, has more than 110,000 collaborators in more than 110 countries. Chinoin Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1910 and deals with research and development, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The 1991 acquisition of Chinoin by Sanofi, further broadened Chinoin’s offering with Pasteur Sanofi Diagnostics’ IVD devices such as products for blood virus testing, microbiology and blood grouping.I was hired to coordinate and manage distribution of Pasteur Sanofi Diagnostics’ products in Hungary. I spent 8+ years at Sanofi-Chinoin in various positions with progressive responsibilities.In my position, working closely with marketing department, I was responsible for diverse business functions including business development and also, to set up and align business processes necessary to distribute IVD devicesA SAMPLE OF MY ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE♦ Through the coordination of intensive and efficient cross-functional team work, distribution of Pasteur Sanofi Diagnostics’ products has been set up and was successfully integrated in Sanofi-Chinoin’s standard business processes. ♦ Successfully introduced Pasteur Sanofi Diagnostics' microbiology and immunhemathology product lines to Hungarian market ♦ I was recognized for my performance by receiving the award „Employee of Excellence”The acquisition of Pasteur Sanofi Diagnostic by Bio-Rad Laboratories ended distribution of diagnostics by Sanofi-Chinoin

Istvan Farkas Skills

Medical Diagnostics Leadership Sales Force Development Sales Strategy Public Speaking Salesforce.com Molecular Diagnostics Distribution Strategies Key Account Management Account Management Microplate Reader Bidding Process Forecasting Business Development English Negotiation Competitive Analysis Life Sciences Customer Relationship Management Long Term Client Relationship Strategic Planning Medical Devices P&l Responsibility Territory Management Due Diligence/fcpa Business Planning Reagents Lifesciences Sales Promotion Crm Software P&l Management Business Process Cross Functional Team Leadership Performance Evaluation Product Management Customer Service Channel Sales Management Consultative Sales Profit/loss Accountability Contract Negotiation Microbiology Budgets Public Procurement Procedures Management Research Pharmaceutical Industry Marketing Strategy Custmer Satisfaction Deal Negotiation Ivd

Istvan Farkas Education Details

  • Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem/ Eotvos Lorand University Of Budapest
    Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem/ Eotvos Lorand University Of Budapest
    Faculty Of Natural Sciences
  • Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem/ Eotvos Lorand University Of Budapest
    Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem/ Eotvos Lorand University Of Budapest
    Microbiology

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Istvan Farkas works for Kestria Hungary

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Istvan Farkas attended Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem/ Eotvos Lorand University Of Budapest, Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem/ Eotvos Lorand University Of Budapest.

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