Seasoned Regional Key Account Manager with over 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry, notably at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Excelled in strategic planning and negotiation, doubling market share in St. Petersburg and pioneering market access in NWFD regions. Demonstrated leadership in managing a team of 20, with a knack for fostering key relationships and driving brand promotion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Key Account Manager
UCB Pharma LLC
St. Petersburg & Northwestern Federal District , Russia
08.2017 - 12.2023
Managed sales and product promotion for immunology (Simzia – Certolizumab Pegol) across St. Petersburg and NWFD regions.
Built relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, healthcare committees, and regional distributors.
Secured inclusion of company products in Clinical Statistical Groups (CSG) and hospital formularies, increasing market share regionally.
Negotiated procurement agreements with healthcare ministries, expanding product availability in new territories (Murmansk, Kaliningrad, Pskov).
Monitored tenders, analyzed competitor activities, and adjusted strategies accordingly.
Organized professional events (round tables, conferences) to support business development.
Key Achievements:
Established business operations in NWFD regions from the ground up.
Doubled market share in St. Petersburg through strategic negotiations.
Expanded sales to previously untapped regions, achieving significant procurement agreements.
Regional Key Account Manager
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
St. Petersburg & NWFD, Russia
10.2015 - 08.2016
Launched and promoted oncology product Adcetris (Brentuximab Vedotin) in NWFD regions.
Worked with KOLs, regional healthcare ministries, and distributors to include products in formularies and secure funding sources.
Achieved funding approval for 24 Hodgkin's Lymphoma patients through St. Petersburg’s regional healthcare program.
Key Account & Market Access Manager
MSD Pharmaceuticals
St. Petersburg & NWFD, Russia
10.2010 - 04.2015
Managed market access for a portfolio across immunology (Remicade, Simponi), oncology (Temodal, Emend), and other specialties.
Secured product inclusion in regional programs and formularies, increasing market share.
Negotiated a major deal for Remicade worth 140M RUB through supplemental funding.
Expanded access to Victrelis by successfully integrating it into Murmansk's regional healthcare program.
Education
M.D. - Radiology, Clinical Internship
St. Petersburg State Medical University
St. Petersburg. Russia
06-1999
Skills
Negotiation & Inclusion of Products in Formularies
Brand Promotion & Distributor Management
Sales Development & Planning
Strategic Planning
Business, Commercial & VIP Negotiations
Client Claims Resolution
Extensive Experience in Exhibitions (Product Presentation, Negotiations with Potential Clients)
Market Launch & Promotion of New Brands
Team Leadership (Experience Managing a Team of 20)
Over 15 Years of Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Organizational Skills
Business Communication & Correspondence
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
German
Limited
Certification
Emotional Leadership, Relationship & Conflict Management, KPG Training Center, 2014
Microsoft Excel 2010, Xylos, 2014
Driver's License, Category B (International Standard, valid for operating passenger vehicles)
Timeline
Regional Key Account Manager
UCB Pharma LLC
08.2017 - 12.2023
Regional Key Account Manager
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
10.2015 - 08.2016
Key Account & Market Access Manager
MSD Pharmaceuticals
10.2010 - 04.2015
M.D. - Radiology, Clinical Internship
St. Petersburg State Medical University
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