Abdullah Johar
Jeddah,jeddah
Summary
Passionate leader. Articulate and driven leader with high energy and engaging personality. Hardworking team builder able to motivate personnel to maximise performance. Interested production& marketing field and have passion to produce high quality content،And to be one of the pioneers in the Arabic content industry
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research assistant
King abdulaziz university
Jeddah, saudi arabia
01.2019 - Current
- Supported team efficiency by delegating and managing tasks effectively.
- Assisted teams in securing funding through detailed grant applications.
- Updated knowledge of industry trends through ongoing professional development.
Key account manager
NOVARTIS
Jeddah, Mecca Region
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed high-value portfolio of government and institutional accounts, including military hospitals and MOH hospitals.
- Supported market access initiatives to secure product listings in top-tier public healthcare institutions.
- Assisted in expanding institutional coverage by introducing key brands into major accounts, such as Voltaren and Otrivin.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement with physicians and procurement teams to promote product adoption.
- Contributed to tender processes and negotiations to ensure access and supply continuity.
Medical representative
NOVARTIS
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2011 - 12.2015
- Supported management of strategic retail and private sector accounts including Nahdi Medical Company and United Pharmacies to drive business growth.
- Assisted in achieving and exceeding annual sales targets through effective execution of sales strategies.
- Contributed to development of account plans aimed at enhancing product visibility and sales performance.
- Facilitated relationship-building with pharmacists, physicians, and decision-makers to influence purchasing behaviours.
- Aided in identifying market opportunities and competitive gaps by translating insights into actionable strategies.
- Helped expand distribution footprint and increase market share across retail and private healthcare channels.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Batterjee Medical Collage
Jeddah, Mecca RegionBachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
KAU
Jeddah, Mecca Region 04.2017 - 05.2020
Skills
- Business administration
- Marketing strategies
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Timeline
Research assistant
King abdulaziz university
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
KAU
04.2017 - 05.2020
Key account manager
NOVARTIS
01.2016 - 12.2018
Medical representative
NOVARTIS
07.2011 - 12.2015
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Batterjee Medical Collage