AHMED ASHMAWY
Riyadh, ,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced and results-driven medical affairs professional with over 13 years in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as a Senior Regional Medical Advisor in the field of obesity at Novo Nordisk. Proven expertise in developing and executing regional medical strategies, leading pre-launch medical plans—including the successful preparation for Semaglutide 2.4 mg in the Central region—and engaging key stakeholders to support brand objectives. Strong background in cross-functional collaboration, hospital listing support, and scientific training of field teams. Adept at translating complex scientific data into actionable insights and fostering long-term partnerships with healthcare professionals. Known for adaptability, strategic thinking, and a collaborative leadership style in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sr. Metabolic Regional Medical Advisor
Novo Nordisk
04.2019 - Current
- Significantly contributed to the pre-launch medical plan of Semaglutide 2.4 mg in the central region, supporting strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and field team alignment.
- Led cross functional collaboration between medical, marketing, market access and field force teams to align on pre-launch strategies and ensure successful execution of the strategy in the central region.
- Mentoring field medical team (RMAs) focusing on disease and product medical knowledge, objection handling, insights generation skills, and strategic communication and management of key stakeholders.
- Contributed to "All in for Rybelsus" project, supporting strategic medical initiatives and stakeholder alignment to enhance Rybelsus uptake and positioning.
- Established Saudi Obesity Expert Meeting " SOEM" platform as first local speaker training on obesity management updates.
- Created medical expansion strategy and launched scientific dialogue to OB/GYN in 2019.
- Led PSP team during COVID-19 period, helping to conduct 5 webinars for patients and to develop new digital patient educational materials.
- Drive Saudi Obesity guidelines dissemination plan in different educational activities of Saudi obesity medical team.
- Assisted in establishing 24 obesity clinics in Saudi Arabia, by providing medical expertise and identifying key partners, in order to enhance obesity management infrastructure at KSA.
- Leading publication process of ACTION TEENS Saudi Arabia.
- Spearheaded the first medical insights analysis tool " COMPASS" to enable Obesity business unit to identify HCPs trends and treatment needs.
Sr. Medical Representative
NovoNordisk
07.2013 - 03.2019
- Execute the upgrade project in the Saudi military hospitals, the project which resulted in more than 70 % growth in the Sales of modern insulin.
- Enlisted modern insulin portfolio in the assigned public and private hospitals in the assigned territory.
- Recognized as the best sales achiever 2017 for exceeding annual sales target by 32%.
Advanced Medical Representative
Novartis
07.2011 - 06.2013
Education
Masters - Health economics
Pompeu De Fabra University
02.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences -
Helwan University
Skills
- Medical Affairs Strategy Develoment
- Pre-launch planning and execution
- Metabolic Therapy area expertise
- Effective Communication
- Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR)
- Project management
- Agile Leadership
Certification
BCMAS "Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist" - ACMA 2021
SCOPE - WOF 2020
Languages
Arabic
English
Spanish
Custom
1,4,6
Timeline
Masters - Health economics
Pompeu De Fabra University
02.2022 - 01.2024
Sr. Metabolic Regional Medical Advisor
Novo Nordisk
04.2019 - Current
Sr. Medical Representative
NovoNordisk
07.2013 - 03.2019
Advanced Medical Representative
Novartis
07.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences -
Helwan University
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