AFIF IBRAHIM
KUWAIT CITY
Summary
Dynamic Senior Product Specialist with a proven track record at different multinational pharmaceutical companies, excelling in product launch strategies and cross-functional leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that raised awareness for Amyloidosis and chronic kidney disease, which achieved significant market impact. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and market analysis, driving exceptional results in healthcare outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Specialist
AstraZeneca
Qatar
02.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional team to launch Wainua in Kuwait and Qatar.
- Drove momentum for ATTR diagnosis and KEE management initiatives.
- Facilitated efforts to establish first Kuwait Amyloidosis Day, raising awareness.
Senior Medical Representative
AstraZeneca
Kuwait
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Executed CKD protocol activation plan in Kuwait primary care settings.
- Developed workshop materials to enhance participant engagement.
- Served as point of contact for Nephrology and Primary Care KEEs, facilitating communication.
Professional Medical Representative
AstraZeneca
Kuwait
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Executed launch of Forxiga for heart failure and chronic kidney disease in Kuwait.
- Managed Cardiology and Nephrology KEE initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Led partnership efforts with Kuwait Nephrology Association, resulting in award recognition for collaboration.
Medical sales representative
Boehringer Ingelheim
Kuwait
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Exceeded sales and consumption plan for jardiance and synjardi in 2020.
- Achieved Jardiance market leadership in Jahra hospital
- Responsible for team Medico-marketing refresher training
Medical sales representative
Eli lilly and co
Kuwait
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Achieved sales and consumption plan for Humalog in 2017.
- Secured 100% growth in Humalog portfolio consumption within Jahra area.
- Recognized for outstanding Q1 2018 Territory Action Plan within diabetes team.
- Served as Medical Champion for Kuwait Diabetes team in 2018.
Medical sales representative
Eli lilly and co
Lebanon
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Achieved 130% growth in Cymbalta sales within southern region.
- Secured 110% growth in Trulicity sales through targeted strategies.
Education
Pharm.D - Byblos, Lebanon
Lebanese American University
Byblos, Lebanon06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Lebanese American University
Byblos, Lebanon06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon06.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Product launch strategy
- Cross-functional leadership
- Territory management
Certification
- Agile mindset training, 11/23
- Social Intrapreneurship Course (Ashoka), 12/19
- 'Protecting human research subjects' National Institute of Health (NIH) web-based training, 02/16
- APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certification, 07/15
- American Heart Association (AHA) BCLS certification, 06/15
- Inter-professional education certificate of attendance, 06/15
Pharmacy Practice Experiences
- Infectious Diseases, LAUMC-RH, Beirut, Lebanon, 05/16, Wissam Kabbara, PharmD, BCPS
- Endocrinology, LAUMC-RH, Beirut, Lebanon, 04/16, Ghada El Khoury, PharmD, BCPS
- Internal Medicine, LAUMC-RH, Beirut, Lebanon, 03/16, Hanine Mansour, PharmD, BCPS
- Nephrology, LAUMC-RH, Beirut, Lebanon, 02/16, Rony Zeenny, PharmD, BCPS
- Ambulatory Care, Makhzoumi Foundation, Beirut, Lebanon, 01/16, Ghada Khoury, PharmD, BCPS
- SNF/Rehab, Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 11/15, Anthony Kalleeny, PharmD, BCPS
- Community Pharmacy, Walgreens Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX, 10/15, Regina Simien, PharmD, BCPS
- Cardiology, Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 09/15, May Achi, PharmD, BCPS
- Hospital System/Drug Information Center, Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 08/15, Micheal Liebl, PharmD, BCPS
Activities
- AIESEC Lebanon founding member
- Member of various pharmacy associations: NAPHASS, LPSA and SSHP-LAU
Timeline
Senior Product Specialist
AstraZeneca
02.2025 - Current
Senior Medical Representative
AstraZeneca
11.2023 - 01.2025
Professional Medical Representative
AstraZeneca
03.2021 - 11.2023
Medical sales representative
Boehringer Ingelheim
09.2018 - 03.2021
Medical sales representative
Eli lilly and co
04.2017 - 08.2018
Medical sales representative
Eli lilly and co
08.2016 - 03.2017
Pharm.D - Byblos, Lebanon
Lebanese American University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Lebanese American University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
American University of Beirut