Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Regional Assignments
Awards
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
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Aya Salem, PMP®

Aya Salem, PMP®

Riyadh

Summary

Strategic medical advisor with 10 years' experience in pharmaceutical industry, excelling in different roles mainly in sales, marketing & medical departments. Covering multiple therapy areas, including immunology & oncology with proven track record of solid achievements that contributed to team success & fulfilling organizational goals. Exposed to different cultures which enhanced my sense of inclusion through leading multiple regional assignments & as being "One Young World" global ambassador.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Medical Lead, Immuno-Dermatology

Novartis Pharma
02.2023 - Current
  • Pre-launch preparations for HS indication including Ad boards, international PCP & others ended by successful launch event.
  • Innovative partnerships with governmental & private bodies to enhance patient access to biological treatments in broad spectrum indications. قد التحدي .. قد الأمراض المناعية.
  • Tailored Stakeholders' engagement plans with crafted toolkits to enhance customer experience.
  • Digital engagements to enhance the pre & post launch readiness by improving the reach to target audience.

Brand Manager, Immuno-Dermatology

Novartis Pharma
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • 6-month assignment.
  • HS indication launch preparations.

P&L management for HS.

  • Creation of HS Communication plan.
  • Development of HS promotional materials.

Medical Advisor, Oncology

Novartis Pharma
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Medical Advisor with field responsibilities for Breast Cancer.
  • Pre-launch readiness plan for Early Breast Cancer.
  • Enhanced field readiness within Breast Cancer internal team.

Medical Advisor, Immunology

Novartis Pharma
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for post launch medical excellence in Cosentyx® rheumatological indications “Ankylosing Spondylitis, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondylo-arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis”.
  • Execution of innovative partnerships covering KOLs, KDMs & Payers in the private, institutional & governmental sector.
  • Providing digital solutions as part of the OCE engagement plan.
  • Leading 2 MSLs dedicated for Rheumatological indications.
  • Co-leading the cross functional team in securing Secukinumab position in the governmental reimbursement sector.
  • Pre-Launch of two new pediatric indications. “JiPsA: Juvenile Idiopathic Psoriatic Arthritis & ERA: Enthesitis Related Arthritis”.

Deputy Medical Advisor Immuno-Dermatology

Novartis Pharma
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Led the team to drive biological therapies performance in Egypt.
  • Digital transformation of Psoriasis screening & management protocols in the biggest 5 institutions.
  • Worked on key strategic national events to differentiate Psoriasis and build disease gravity.
  • Expanded the Derma-Focused HCPs which was globally awarded.
  • Led the execution of regional projects with alignment of regional cross-functional colleagues.
  • Accelerated the Psoriasis Patient Journey by expanion the reach of activities in 2021 to connect patients & payers in the first of its kind Psoriasis social movement. “قد_التحدي .. قد _الصدفية”.

MSL Immuno-Dermatology

Novartis Pharma
10.2017 - 12.2021
  • Executional Excellence of Cosentyx® Launch in pediatric psoriasis indication in Egypt.
  • Bringing national & international expertise together for smooth introduction of the indication.
  • Series of events to ensure the understanding of the medical data and aligning on action key points.
  • Tactful execution of Pediatric Psoriasis Pre-Launch activities. Identifying pediatric psoriasis patient journey, Mapping key stakeholders & Building a strategic executional plan.
  • Led “ First national unified psoriasis patient history sheets ” in collaboration with 17 universities and key accounts which was awarded by the CPO.
  • Awarded with the Global Cosentyx ® Medal Award in March 2019 for the execution of the first COE of Psoriasis in Egypt and Medical Launch Excellence of Cosentyx® as the first IL-17 inhibitor, biological therapy in Egypt.

Medical Representative, Respiratory

Novartis Pharma
01.2015 - 09.2017
  • Launch excellence of Seebri® in 2015.
  • Launch excellence of Ultibro® in 2016.
  • Best Achiever for the total respiratory portfolio in 2016.

Education

MBA - Business Management

University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Chicago, USA
04.2001 -

PMP® - Project Management

Project Management Institute, PMI®
USA
04.2001 -

PharmD - Pharmacy

Suez Canal University
Egypt
04.2001 -

Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Pharmacy

Cairo University
Egypt
04.2001 -

Regional Assignments

MEA Aspire Project Lead 01-2021 : 06-2022

  • Execution of a regional project including 60 associates from 11 countries.
  • Building a curriculum, align with facilitators and supervise the execution of pre & post works.
  • Following up on the mentorships conducted in the project and ensure mentor-mentee effective relationship and check-ins.
  • > 50% of the participants were promoted/ on assignments by the end of the project.

Awards

  • Curious of the year - 2024 for HS Pre-launch Readiness.
  • Patient Centricity Award - 2022 for قد التحدي .. قد الصدفية
  • Golden Global Medal Award for - 2019 for Psoriasis Market Transformation.
  • Sales best achiever - 2016

Affiliations

One Young World Ambassador - 2022 to Present


Represented the Middle East as an ambassador and delegate at the prestigious One Young World Summit 2022 in Manchester. Engaged in global discussions on pressing socio-economic challenges, collaborated with leaders and change-makers from around the world, and advocated for impactful solutions in healthcare and patient access. Demonstrated leadership, cross-cultural communication, and a commitment to social change through active participation in workshops and panels.

Certification

PMP®, PMI®

Interests

Novel Author "أنا الكيان"

Timeline

PMP®, PMI®

11-2024

Brand Manager, Immuno-Dermatology

Novartis Pharma
10.2023 - 03.2024

Medical Lead, Immuno-Dermatology

Novartis Pharma
02.2023 - Current

Design Thinking - OYW Academy

01-2023

Medical Advisor, Oncology

Novartis Pharma
09.2022 - 01.2023

Medical Advisor, Immunology

Novartis Pharma
01.2022 - 08.2022

Deputy Medical Advisor Immuno-Dermatology

Novartis Pharma
08.2020 - 12.2021

MSL Immuno-Dermatology

Novartis Pharma
10.2017 - 12.2021

Medical Representative, Respiratory

Novartis Pharma
01.2015 - 09.2017

HR Diploma - American University in Cairo

01-2015

MBA - Business Management

University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
04.2001 -

PMP® - Project Management

Project Management Institute, PMI®
04.2001 -

PharmD - Pharmacy

Suez Canal University
04.2001 -

Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Pharmacy

Cairo University
04.2001 -
Aya Salem, PMP®