ASHAFA OLADEHINDE O.

Experienced Pharmacist & Pharmaceutical Product/Marketing Manager

Ketu, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Product/Marketing Manager with over a decade of experience driving brand strategy, product launches, and market penetration across diverse therapeutic areas. Proven ability to prepare and implement country-specific brand strategies, coordinate government tender businesses, and ensure regulatory compliance. Recently upskilled in Artificial Intelligence, Data Fundamentals, Python, and Microsoft Azure, seeking to leverage a unique blend of pharmaceutical expertise and emerging technical skills to innovate and achieve ambitious business objectives in dynamic environments.

Work

LSPHCB Lagos

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Clinical Pharmacist

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Will assume the role of Clinical Pharmacist, applying advanced pharmaceutical knowledge to optimize patient care and clinical outcomes.

Highlights

Provide expert pharmaceutical advice and support within a clinical setting, contributing to evidence-based patient management.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient-specific medication plans.

Monitor drug therapy and patient responses, identifying and resolving potential drug-related problems.

Educate patients and healthcare professionals on medication use, side effects, and adherence protocols.

Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacy services and patient safety.

LITTLEHILL PHARMACY

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Superintendent Pharmacist

Sango Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed daily pharmacy operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, efficient dispensing, and high-quality patient pharmaceutical care.

Highlights

Oversaw all aspects of pharmacy operations, ensuring strict adherence to pharmaceutical regulations and ethical standards.

Managed medication dispensing and inventory, optimizing stock levels to meet patient demand and minimize waste.

Provided comprehensive patient counseling on medication usage, potential side effects, and health management strategies.

Supervised pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous professional development and service excellence.

Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of pharmaceutical service and patient safety.

BHARAT SERUMS & VACCINES LTD

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Product Manager

Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed brand plan development and implementation for biological products in women's health and critical care, ensuring successful new brand launches and field force training.

Highlights

Prepared and enhanced country-specific brand strategies in collaboration with the Parent company marketing team, aligning global objectives with local market needs.

Developed and executed comprehensive promotion action plans for medium to long-term strategies, specifically for biologicals in women's health and critical care medicine.

Ensured successful launch of new brands through effective launch plan development, implementation, and measurable sales impact.

Conducted sales and product training programs for the field force, enhancing product knowledge and sales effectiveness.

Engaged in regular field work to strengthen field connections and gather market insights, improving product positioning and sales strategies.

CADILA PHARMA LTD.

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Marketing Manager

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Led country-specific market strategy development and implementation, driving regional strategies to achieve sales targets across ethical and OTC ranges.

Highlights

Prepared and enhanced country-specific market strategies in collaboration with the Parent company marketing team, ensuring alignment with global objectives and local market dynamics.

Rolled out regional strategies to achieve set targets, meticulously monitoring implementation to drive measurable sales growth and market share.

Customized product-wise business approaches with detailed action plans, ensuring successful achievement of marketing objectives across diverse product portfolios.

Developed comprehensive promotion action plans for both Ethical & OTC ranges, from medium to long-term perspectives, maximizing brand visibility and engagement.

Ensured successful launch of new brands through effective launch plan development, implementation, and demonstrated sales impact.

Conducted sales and product training programs for the field force, enhancing product understanding and market penetration capabilities.

VITAHEALTH LTD.

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Product Manager/Regulatory

Orile-Iganmu, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed product development, procurement, and distribution channel strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance and coordinating government tender businesses.

Highlights

Oversaw product development, procurement planning, and distribution channel management, optimizing supply chain efficiency and product availability.

Generated sales forecasts based on market needs and stock situations for all company products, informing strategic inventory decisions and preventing stockouts.

Managed company premises and warehouse operations to ensure full conformity with regulatory requirements of PCN and NAFDAC, maintaining operational licenses.

Coordinated government tender businesses in collaboration with the National Sales Manager, securing significant contracts and expanding market reach.

Managed product regulatory processes, including registration and renewal of company's products with NAFDAC, ensuring continuous market access and compliance.

Education

Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital

Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria
Bachelor of Pharmacy Pharmacy

Ijebu-Ode Grammar School

Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
West Africa School Certificate

Ajelogo Primary School

Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria
First School Leaving Certificate

Languages

English

Certificates

3MTT Fellow – Cohort 4

NextGen

AI for beginners

Hewlett Packard

Artificial intelligence fundamentals

IBM skillbuild

Build an early stage start-up

Microsoft learns

Data fundamentalsdata fundamentals

IBM skillbuild

Digital science and analytics

Hewlett-packard

Effective leadership

Hewlett-Packard

Information technology fundamentals

IBM skillbuild

Introduction to microsoft azure data core data concepts

Microsoft learns

Python, sql, vibe coding (introduction & intermediate)

Sololearn

Skills

Pharmaceutical & Clinical Operations

Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Management, Regulatory Compliance, NAFDAC Regulations, PCN Regulations, Product Development, Pharmaceutical Procurement, Distribution Channel Management, Warehouse Management, Government Tender Management.

Marketing & Product Strategy

Brand Strategy, Product Launch, Market Strategy, Promotion Action Plan, Sales Training, Field Connect, Digital Science, Analytics, Marketing Skills, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis.

Technical & Data

Computer Proficiency, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Fundamentals, Information Technology, Microsoft Azure, Python, SQL, Vibe Coding.

Leadership & Management

Management Skills, Organizational Skills, Effective Leadership, Communication Skills, Team Leadership.

Entrepreneurship

Early Stage Start-up.