Samuel Solomon
Brand Manager | Pharmaceutical Marketing & Sales
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Results-oriented Brand Manager with 3+ years' progressive experience across pharmaceutical marketing and medical sales. Proven track record promoting ethical pharmaceutical products, building relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and translating market insight into brand strategy that drives prescriptions and revenue. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory teams to deliver compliant, high-impact brand campaigns.
Combines a scientific foundation (B.Sc. Microbiology) with strong commercial acumen and a passion for expanding healthcare access.
Experience
Brand Manager - Embassy Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Ltd
(2026)
- Own brand strategy, positioning, and lifecycle planning for an assigned pharmaceutical portfolio, converting market insight into actionable marketing plans.
- Design and execute integrated brand campaigns — detailing aids, CME sponsorships, and trade promotions — to build brand equity and prescriber loyalty.
- Partner with Sales, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory teams to ensure brand messaging is scientifically accurate and NAFDAC-compliant.
- Analyze prescriber data, market trends, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and shape pricing and promotional strategy.
- Manage brand budgets and third-party vendors, ensuring marketing spend delivers measurable return on investment.
- Coach and align field sales representatives on brand messaging, ensuring consistent product delivery across the territory.
Medical Sales Representative - Embassy Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Ltd
(2023-09 - 2026)
- Promoted a portfolio of pharmaceutical products to physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare facilities, growing prescriptions and territory sales revenue.
- Built and sustained relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and organized clinical meetings and product-detailing sessions that increased brand visibility.
- Delivered persuasive, evidence-based presentations on product benefits and clinical applications to healthcare professionals.
- Conducted field market research to uncover new business opportunities and fed insights into brand and sales strategy.
- Consistently met and exceeded quarterly sales targets through disciplined territory planning and customer follow-through.
Educator - Professor Abdullahi Mahdi Academy
(2019-07 - 2024-08)
- Taught biology and related sciences to secondary school students, translating complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging lessons — a skill directly transferable to communicating clinical data to healthcare audiences.
- Designed lesson plans and assessment methods that improved student performance and engagement; mentored students academically and personally.
Laboratory Scientist (Intern) - Oasis Medical Centre
(2019-01 - 2019-07)
- Conducted microbiological tests and diagnostics and maintained laboratory equipment in line with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with medical teams to support accurate diagnoses and patient care.
Administrative Intern (NYSC) - Nigerian Ports Authority
(2018 - 2018)
Additional Early Experience
- Coordinated documentation and event logistics.
Research Assistant (Intern) - Plateau State Virology Research Centre
(2016 - 2016)
Additional Early Experience
- Supported collection and analysis of virological data.
Customer Care Representative (Intern) - MTN Nigeria
(2012 - 2013)
Additional Early Experience
- Resolved customer inquiries and promoted products/services.
Education
B.Sc. - Microbiology - Gombe State University (2017)
Senior Secondary School Certificate - All Saints College, Gombe State (2013)
