Mohamed AbdeGhany

Egyptian Pharmacist with over 25 years of diverse experience in pharmaceutical sales, medical device & pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, compliance, and business development. Proven expertise in managing patient safety, regulatory compliance, and commercial operations for multinational companies (Novartis, Alcon). Strong leadership in team management, business growth, and achieving targets in Egypt and the broader region. Currently serving as Business Development & Branch Manager.

Business Development & Branch Manager at A. Ali Pharmacies (2019-04 – Present)

• Led business development initiatives and managed one of the pharmacy branches with full operational responsibility.
• Focused on maximizing profit margins through cost control, inventory optimization, and pricing strategies for cosmetics products.
• Implemented waste recycling initiatives to reduce operational costs and support sustainability.
• Drove online revenue growth by managing social media channels and executing digital sales strategies.
• Turned around an underperforming branch by improving sales performance by 100% through strategic planning and execution.
• Expanded customer Data base and established contracts with key applications (Vezeeta and Talabat).
• Created and managed social media pages to enhance brand visibility and boost online sales.
• Increased branch sales by 30% within two months through effective strategies and team motivation.
• Managed inventory and warehouse operations to significantly reduce expired units.
• Trained, developed, and motivated the team while setting clear performance targets.
• Enhanced branding and competitiveness against major market players through strong internal controls.

Regional Device Vigilance Coordinator for ME at Novartis GDD (2017-11 – 2019-01)

• Completed several global business-critical projects including Project London and DEOH-Diagnostic back transfer.
• Successfully caused Alcon Regulatory Affairs in Egypt to meet new Medical Device Registration rules.
• Conducted 3 successful Medical Device Vigilance workshops in Casablanca, Cairo, and Dubai.
• Prepared for PV Audit in English-speaking East Africa countries with satisfactory rating.
• Ran PV Self-inspections in Iran and South Africa Cluster.
• Acted as official mentor for new team members in Regional Medical Vigilance Coordinators Team.

Patient Safety Manager / Country Patient Safety Head Deputy at Novartis GDD (2017-01 – 2017-11)

• Developed and maintained registration track record for Novartis Group companies in Egypt.
• Achieved role model in harmonization of Alcon PV system within Novartis.
• Developed simple procedure for Service record screening.
• Fulfilled regulatory commitment to submit seven RMPs in a challenging timeframe.

Compliance & Local Vigilance Officer at Alcon (2014-08 – 2016-12)

• Implemented Alcon policy for Promotion and interactions with HCPs.
• Achieved best in-class implementation of Company Level Controls (CLC) Project.
• Monitored compliance e-trainings with 100% completion rate.
• Established effective communication channels between local and global teams.

Local Vigilance Responsible (LVR) & Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Alcon (2012-01 – 2014-08)

• Established Pharmacovigilance system for Alcon Egypt for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
• Met all due dates for PV submissions (PSURs, ICSRs, RMPs).
• Underwent internal PV auditing with satisfactory reports.
• Established computerized Auto Alarm system for regulatory document renewals.
• Obtained approvals for change in production origin and new product registrations.

Medical Representative at Novartis / Alcon (2000-11 – 2011-12)

• Promoted pharmaceutical and medical device products.
• Achieved multiple sales excellence awards.
• Built strong relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Established client database for CRM system.
• Delivered consistent high performance in hospital and retail segments.

B.Sc. of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University (1998)

Sales Management Diploma in Sales Management – The American University in Cairo (AUC) (2008 – 2009)