RAHAF ALKANHAL
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
PharmD and PMP-certified healthcare professional currently working as a Neuroscience Product Specialist. Passionate about improving patient care through innovative, data-driven solutions. With experience in clinical practice, medical sales, and regulatory environments. Brings hands-on experience across clinical practice, medical sales, and regulatory environments, offering a cross-functional perspective to healthcare. Aims to support national health transformation by aligning project efficiency with patient-centered outcomes
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Neuroscience Product Specialist
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals
Riyadh, SA
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Led over 5 scientific events across Hail, Qassim, and Riyadh to raise awareness around long-acting antipsychotic treatments for schizophrenia, including both currently available and upcoming medications.
- Contributed to a significant increase in interest and clinical adoption of the upcoming long-acting product by driving targeted, region-specific scientific discussions and addressing localized challenges.
- Successfully doubled the use of an existing long-acting antipsychotic through sustained HCP engagement, educational efforts, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Worked closely with medical, marketing, and access teams to ensure aligned execution, optimize messaging, and support the broader mental health strategy in key territories.
CNS Medical Sales Representative
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Riyadh, SA
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Achieved over 120% of annual sales target through strategic prospecting, consultative selling, and building strong stakeholder relationships.
- Maintained extensive network of physician, nursing, and administrative contacts to drive continued business growth.
Pharmacy intern
Inoova Community pharmacy
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Dispensing medications and assisting in conducting medication therapy management; medication reconciliation and counselling patient on proper medication use.
Pharmacy intern
Saudi Food and Drug Authority
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Overview and participation in different pharmacovigilance departments including drug safety monitoring and adverse event reporting.
- Participated in a project titled "Identification and Evaluation of Pregnancy Safety"
Pharmacy intern
Drug Company (Mediserv-B-braun)
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Overview of the functions of: Regulatory Affairs, Sales, and Pharmacovigilance department.
Pharmacy intern
Ministry of National Guard Health
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Trained at Advanced Institutional, Quality Assurance, Internal Medicine, Medication Safety, Pharmacy Administration, and Intensive Care unit.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz For Health Sciences
09.2017 - 06.2023
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Leadership
- Resilience
- Problem solving
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
- McKinsey Forward Program, McKinsey & Company
- Effective Communication, Misk Skills
- Pharmacist, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Neuroscience Product Specialist
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals
02.2025 - 06.2025
CNS Medical Sales Representative
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
09.2023 - 01.2025
Pharmacy intern
Inoova Community pharmacy
05.2023 - 06.2023
Pharmacy intern
Saudi Food and Drug Authority
03.2023 - 05.2023
Pharmacy intern
Drug Company (Mediserv-B-braun)
02.2023 - 03.2023
Pharmacy intern
Ministry of National Guard Health
07.2022 - 01.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz For Health Sciences
09.2017 - 06.2023
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