Simera Professional Key (SPK)

Fernando A

Panama

Operations Manager, International Division

$ 3,200/month

10+ yrs exp

Professional with more than 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, international business development, and strategic planning. Expert in creating international networks of suppliers and clients, focusing on cost optimization and market expansion. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop innovative strategies, and improve competitiveness in health, pharmaceutical, and specialized service sectors.

Skills

  • bussines
  • Market Research

Fernando A

Panama

Operations Manager, International Division

$ 3,200 /month

Part Time: $ 2,950/month

10+ yrs exp

Challenge Interview

Professional with more than 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, international business development, and strategic planning. Expert in creating international networks of suppliers and clients, focusing on cost optimization and market expansion. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop innovative strategies, and improve competitiveness in health, pharmaceutical, and specialized service sectors.

Skills

  • bussines
  • Market Research

Operations Manager, International Division

The Panama Clinic
February 2020 - December 2024

Responsible for Operations of the business unit, including budget control, patient logistics, invoicing and DSO control. Led operations of the first business unit to successfully enter and lead the health tourism niche in Panama, representing 20% of the institution’s total sales. Optimized overtime generated by the business unit's care team, reducing it by 35%. Implemented international billing methodology and collection agreements with international clients. Established links with international insurers and designed a personalized service program for patients, increasing sales by an average of 18%.

Country Manager

Pharmaxis Colombia
November 2016 - March 2019

Responsible for establishing the annual budget, strategic plan and marketing plan, fulfillment of positioning projects related to Pharmaxis USA on the region. Search for new clients and business development. Development of the Quality Management System, monitoring and controlling of key indicators.

Marketing Director/ New Business Intelligence Director

Orphan Pharma (Solmedical)
May 2014 - August 2016

Responsible for managing marketing strategy and budget execution for Solmedical Holding in the region (10 brands); research and development projects for portfolio renovation; supervising 3 Product Managers; directly in charge of managing relations with Medical Director, Sales Director, Medical Promotion and international companies represented by the company.

New Business Intelligence Director

Zonepharma (Solmedical)
May 2012 - May 2014

Responsible of portfolio development for Colombia and Latin America, obtaining licenses from international companies. Negotiation of key contract terms in legal, regulatory, commercial and marketing aspects.

Product Manager

Orphan Pharma (Solmedical)
February 2012 - May 2012

Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing positioning activities for the Orphan Drugs product line; coordination of product specialists sales force (6 people) research of new products for the local territory.

Product Manager Phlebology and Skin Care / Advanced Wound Care

BSN Medical
June 2010 - February 2012

Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing positioning activities for the products of the phlebology and skin care lines - coordination of the medical promotion force in charge (4 people) - Advanced wound care line was later added to my portfolio.

Information Associate, Prescription Products Business Unit

Tecnoquímicas S.A.
June 2004 - June 2010

Responsible of consolidation of commercial and administrative information of the business unit (costs, inventories, market research and strategic planning reports); coordination of medical events nationwide, P&L forecasts; market research through IMS and prescription software for new products launch.

Smart Scores

Communication
80
Role Fit
90
Adaptability
75
Problem-solving
85

Smart Skills

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