Sherif Saeed Tolba El Bedeiwi
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in SOP management, risk assurance, compliance, and governance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage medical experts while implementing effective processes. Expertise in developing operating plans, medical strategies, and budgeting to enhance pre/post launch activities. Focused on driving organizational success through strategic implementation and team collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work history
STA (6 Months) a.i
ERC Head Saudi Arabia
2026.02 - 2026.02
- Established vision and priorities for ERC, aligning strategies with company and regulatory objectives.
- Managed daily operations to optimise resource allocation and ensure efficiency.
- Led and mentored ERC staff, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Ensured compliance with policies, standards, and ethical guidelines while monitoring relevant laws.
- Supervised planning and execution of projects, setting timelines and tracking progress.
- Represented ERC in communications with internal leadership and external stakeholders.
- Prepared reports on ERC activities, evaluating performance and implementing improvements.
Ethics, Risk and Compliance Manager
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2023.04 - 2026.02
- Collaborated with ERC Head and Regional Risk and Resilience Assurance COE to develop Cluster ERC monitoring program.
- Assessed and monitored ERC policy/risk areas, producing comprehensive analytical reviews and management reports.
- Analysed data quality and processes to ensure timely, fact-based Risk Assessments and Self-Assessments.
- Communicated deviations to business units, developed remediation plans, and ensured implementation.
- Identified improvement opportunities in country systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Supported investigations of alleged misconduct as assigned by Global SpeakUp Team.
Medical Advisor
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2022.10 - 2023.04
- Promoted awareness of scientific trends and maintained accurate knowledge of clinical evidence.
- Offered strategic input to advisory boards to engage clinical advisors.
- Studied patient selection and treatment options for health improvement.
- Planned medical affairs strategies for Neuroscience Brand Kesimpta.
- Reviewed promotional materials for alignment with Novartis guidelines.
- Identified opportunities for efficiency improvements with colleagues and cross-functional teams.
- Provided expertise to internal personnel in compliance with statutory requirements.
- Coordinated collection of ME insights impacting Novartis plans and CI data.
Medical Governance Lead
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2021.09 - 2023.04
- Compiled data for analysis, developing tracking and reporting mechanisms.
- Managed work assignments to complete self-assessments and reviews.
- Improved operations by ensuring SOP compliance.
- Coordinated and scheduled compliance training for employees.
- Conducted self-audits over medical affairs for compliance adherence.
Compliance Champion
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2019.01 - 2023.04
- Acted as primary contact for unit inquiries.
- Supported remote areas by providing essential resources.
- Completed all ERC training sessions to enhance knowledge.
- Delivered compliance materials to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and remote areas.
- Promoted team participation in Q&A sessions for better engagement.
- Ensured new joiners understood ERC SOPs and Compliance SharePoint Sites.
- Cascaded information from ERC meetings and emails to relevant stakeholders.
Medical Advisor
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2018.05 - 2022.10
- Executed medical affairs strategies for Ophthalmology Brand Beovu.
- Reviewed promotional materials for alignment with ethical guidelines.
- Identified opportunities for productivity improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Provided expertise on medical queries to comply with statutory requirements.
- Coordinated ME insights collection affecting development plans and trial designs.
Senior Medical Science Liaison
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2016.12 - 2018.05
- In collaboration with the cross-functional team, lead appropriate identification, mapping and engagement of Medical Experts and study investigators in alignment with Integrated Product Strategy (IPS).
- Provide and discuss medical, scientific and health care and outcome research evidence on new treatment options, Novartis compounds, products, therapeutic and research areas with HCPs (e.g. external Medical Experts, researchers, key patient care providers) and relevant stakeholders involved in patient treatment.
- Provide scientific education and share information about Novartis clinical research program to identify potential study sites and support study accrual for key trials as appropriate.
- Provide feasibility and research site recommendation for Novartis sponsored clinical trials.
- Implement scientific projects according to global, regional or local medical strategies. Examples may include, but not limited to, epidemiology projects, registries, preclinical or translational research, as well as multi-disciplinary projects involving education and collaboration of multiple functions in the medical community to improve patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Provide expert disease area and product training to Novartis field colleagues (e.g. new MSLs, sales reps, CRAs) and support coaching and mentoring of MSLs as assigned by manager.
- Proactively contribute to shape the IPS plan proactively providing external stakeholders’ insights and contribute to the design and execution and the Medical Affairs strategy and plan. May lead specific areas e.g. stakeholder identification and management plans.
- Lead or participate in projects and / or initiatives as assigned by manager
Medical Science Liaison
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2014.12 - 2016.12
- Upon unsolicited requests for information from HCPs, present data on Novartis products, this may include internally globally approved information on compounds in development with no approved indications.
- Involve HCPs when a need is identified to provide support / advice / participate in specific medical and scientific activities e.g. advisory boards, education of HCPs, publications, etc.
- Provide scientific and educational information to HCPs on specific patient critical issues.
- Collect, analyze and report insights from HCPs to inform and shape medical strategy.
Senior Product Specialist
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2013.01 - 2014.12
- Responsible for Retina/Bone disease area in assigned territory "Riyadh" in both Public and Private Sector.
- Handling customers’ objections and educating them through clinical data to increase eligible patient access to Novartis Medications
Education
B.Sc. - Pharmacy
Mansoura University
Egypt, EgyptSkills
- SOPs Management
- Risk & Assurance
- Compliance
- Governance
- Speak Up
- Neuroscience Science
- Process Implementation
- People Management
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Medical Expert Management
- Pre/Post Launch Activities
- Strong Communication skills
- Operating Plans Development
- Medical Strategy
- Budgeting
- Ability to work as an active member in a team
LANGUAGES
Arabic Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Native
English Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Fluent
INTERESTS
Travelling
AWARDS
Global award for collaboration, Beovu best prelaunch medical preparation in MEA., Awarded “Cluster Top 5 Medical Awards for “MSL Bites” initiative, which was designed and created to overcome COVID-19 impact.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Product Specialist. Retina Franchise. Jan.2011 – Jan.2013. Company: Novartis Pharmaceutical Company. KSA.
- Medical Representative. Bone Franchise. March.2008 – Dec.2010. Company: Novartis Pharmaceutical Company. KSA
- Medical Representative. Nov.2006 – March.2008. Company: Global Pharma. KSA
Accomplishments
- CPO Excellency award 2025
- CPO Excellency award 2022
- Global award for collaboration 2017
- Beovu® best prelaunch medical preparation in MEA.
- Awarded “Cluster Top 5 Medical Awards for “MSL Bites” initiative, which was designed and created to overcome COVID-19 impact.
Timeline
STA (6 Months) a.i
ERC Head Saudi Arabia
2026.02 - 2026.02
Ethics, Risk and Compliance Manager
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2023.04 - 2026.02
Medical Advisor
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2022.10 - 2023.04
Medical Governance Lead
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2021.09 - 2023.04
Compliance Champion
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2019.01 - 2023.04
Medical Advisor
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2018.05 - 2022.10
Senior Medical Science Liaison
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2016.12 - 2018.05
Medical Science Liaison
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2014.12 - 2016.12
Senior Product Specialist
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company, KSA
2013.01 - 2014.12
B.Sc. - Pharmacy
Mansoura University