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Randa Massoud

Randa Massoud

Summary

Dedicated Medical Affairs Specialist with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on obesity and diabetes management. Adept at leading teams, developing strategic medical programs, and engaging with key opinion leaders. Recognized for successfully launching new products and driving medical education initiatives.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Affairs Manager

Novo Nordisk
09.2023 - Current


  • Mentoring and leading a team of three Regional Medical advisors with different level of experience in pharma/Medical in best practices for medical affairs, contributing to their professional growth and success within the team.
  • Enhanced medical education initiatives by creating engaging training materials for healthcare professionals on new products and therapies.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key opinion leaders to ensure access to the latest medical information and insights.
  • Managed the review and approval process for external communications materials, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company objectives.
  • Assessed competitive landscapes by conducting comprehensive market analyses, informing strategic planning efforts within the organization.
  • Served as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, fostering productive collaborations that advanced company goals.
  • Effectively managed budgets for various medical affairs initiatives, optimizing resource allocation while achieving desired outcomes.
  • Played a pivotal role in the new therapy area launch , working closely with commercial teams to ensure seamless integration of medical affairs activities into overall launch plans.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development through an individualized plan to each one of them and continuing education to employees.


Ass. Medical Manger

Novo Nordisk
01.2022 - 08.2023

Same responsibilities

Sr. Medical Advisor

Novo Nordisk Egypt
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managing GLP-1RA portfolio, both Diabetes and Obesity
  • Leading a team of three field medical colleagues
  • Established relationships with external customers to gain insights into decision-making and brand strategy development during the prelaunch phase of the obesity portfolio
  • Offered medical and strategic input to advisory boards to foster engagement with clinical advisors.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products in the market.


Medical Advisor

Novo Nordisk Egypt
06.2016 - 01.2019


  • Planning and conducting National Advisory Boards
  • Designing and executing CME programs
  • Medical guidance for internal stakeholders
  • Planning and implementing Medico/Marketing activities along with sales and marketing colleagues
  • Facilitate reviewing and approval of promotional materials by the MOH
  • KOL management: Engagement of national and international KOLs in various national activities

Clinical Research Associate

Novo Nordisk Egypt
12.2013 - 06.2016
  • Ensuring subjects' safety and high level of data quality while securing the PDP approval for the country

Medical Science Liaison

Novo Nordisk Egypt
01.2013 - 12.2014


  • Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
  • Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.

Medical Sales Rep.

Novo Nordisk Egypt
08.2007 - 12.2012
  • Proven record of success in different territories

Education

Certificate - Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS)

ACMA
Online
12.2022

Sales Management

American University in Cairo
Cairo
04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cairo University
Cairo
05.2005

Skills

  • Deadline-oriented
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Hiring and Training
  • Team Development
  • Strategic Planning

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/28/83
  • Marital Status: Single

Accomplishments

  • 2022: Best medical activity award from business area
  • 2021: World class launch in the new therapy area
  • 2019: Prelaunch activities kick-off, successful BT in UAE to support launch
  • 2018: Employee of the year, successful assignment mentoring Insulin field medical team
  • 2017: Successful launch for Cardiologists with fast understanding of the new segment's needs
  • 2016: Successful launch for Endocrinologist/Internist segment with good understanding of GLP-1 science and differentiating LEADER vs other CVOTs, Successful BT in Lebanon
  • 2015: Successful close-out of BIAsp-3968
  • 2014: Egypt's PDP approval, Successful CME
  • 2013: Successful CME (EDGE) it was nominated as BAGIE best practice

Timeline

Medical Affairs Manager

Novo Nordisk
09.2023 - Current

Ass. Medical Manger

Novo Nordisk
01.2022 - 08.2023

Sr. Medical Advisor

Novo Nordisk Egypt
01.2019 - 12.2021

Medical Advisor

Novo Nordisk Egypt
06.2016 - 01.2019

Clinical Research Associate

Novo Nordisk Egypt
12.2013 - 06.2016

Medical Science Liaison

Novo Nordisk Egypt
01.2013 - 12.2014

Medical Sales Rep.

Novo Nordisk Egypt
08.2007 - 12.2012

Certificate - Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS)

ACMA

Sales Management

American University in Cairo

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cairo University
Randa Massoud