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Paul Mukundi

Nairobi

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

MA, HCAI & PE Manager- SSA

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
02.2021 - Current
  • Expand access opportunities in market using economic tools and payor value proposition in order to differentiate BI Products from competitors
  • Shaping healthcare policies-practices and regulations for our current and future product portfolio.
  • Development of short-term and long-term strategies, as well as tactical plans to increase the availability of the company's products in the public sector.
  • Identification of the decision making process for all possible reimbursement segments.
  • Broaden access by addressing currents barriers and development of new trade channels
  • Stakeholders mapping and analysis of their need with a view of establishing good relationship and build lasting partnership
  • Supporting SSA in adapting and implementing IMETA healthcare affairs strategic
  • Development of algorithms, value propositions and evidence needed for the implementation of the Market Access strategy.
  • Developing partnership to co-create healthcare solutions benefiting the patients
  • Shape the public health environment to improve both low funding and inefficient HTA process by increasing awareness of those issues amongst key stakeholders
  • Building the healthcare providers capabilities beyond the traditional HCP to improve patient experience.
  • Building patient capabilities in the NCD space to improve their advocacy and share of voice.
  • Detailed oriented contract manager with skills in developing contract strategies to in alignment with the business objective and in collaboration with the cross-functional teams
  • Work in close collaboration with marketing, sales and medical teams to optimize business outcome and support reimbursement processes.

Business Head-Kenya

Mundipharma
06.2017 - 03.2020
  • Prepared reports that interprets market trends, opportunities and conditions in order bringing fresh innovation and a modern approach to Mundipharma business
  • Recruiting, coaching and development of talent amongst team members in order to improve performance
  • Pharmacovigilance team training and ADR (Adverse Drug Reporting) training
  • Developing annual marketing business plans with clear goals and measurable objectives for revenue diversification and growth
  • Increase revenue from existing account and close new business
  • Identifying new markets / business opportunities and creating a funnel of potential projects across various product lines
  • Overseeing of marketing budget and monitoring of P&L in line with META strategy for SSA

Business Development Manager and Market Access

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
01.2013 - 06.2017
  • Build alliances and expand networks with key stakeholders with government and other organizations to build Takeda equity and credibility
  • Conducting payer research as needed to address specific access issues for product
  • Collaborating with partners to enhance local cancer management capacity, increase access to treatment, and address access barriers for other chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension
  • Launching of Takeda business in Kenya through innovative product and market development strategies, market research with an objective of making the company among the leading pharmaceuticals company in Kenya
  • Setting Targets and Goals for sales and management teams
  • Ensure compliance requirement with Takeda policies and procedures, are met and robust governance structures are in place to manage compliance
  • Developing business plans and preparation of annual budgets
  • Leading and inspiring a marketing team to deliver against the set KPI's and growth targets
  • Recruitment, management and motivation of the sales and marketing team to achieve the set targets
  • Notable Credits:
  • Successfully launched Takeda Pharma in the Kenyan Market in the year 2013 by re- structuring the team and aligning the product portfolio to suit market needs
  • Transformed assigned principle from start-up businesses into profitable businesses with stable sales of above USD
  • 550,000 in just four years of the business launch
  • Consistently achieving a business growth rate; 29% in 2016 while maintaining desired profitability
  • Created a stable team of effective sales people through creative training and motivational exercises in the sales team
  • Effectively implemented a talent management program for the team members.

Senior Area Manager

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
06.2010 - 12.2012
  • Boosted team performance by implementing effective communication and collaboration strategies.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve regional sales targets consistently.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, driving customer satisfaction, and retention.
  • Managing business operations in the assigned markets
  • Developing strategies to ensure profitability in each market
  • Leading of cross functional team to drive alignment and provide the environment for excellent execution
  • To lead and inspire the marketing/ sales team to deliver against the KPIs and growth targets

Notable Credits:

  • Achieved sales objectives of above 100% by maintaining the business turn-over of USD 250,000/=
  • Achieved growth in the sales of western Kenya 25% in two consecutive financial years
  • Created a stable team of effective sales people through creative training and motivational exercises in the sales team
  • Training, sales, marketing and receivables management
  • Successfully launched Glenmark oncology division in Kenya generating to-the-market sales of US$0.5 Million in the 1st year of launch.

2nd Line Sales Manager

Wockhardt Pharmaceutical
04.2008 - 05.2010
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency, resulting in business growth and expanded opportunities.

2nd Line Sales Manager

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
01.2004 - 03.2008
  • Developed and implemented sales strategy that resulted in a 25% increase in market share and a 20% increase in profitability within the first year.
  • Lead and motivated a sales team of 9 to achieve sales goals, resulting in a 20% increase in revenue.
  • Analyzed competitor activities and developed strategies to counteract their efforts, resulting in a 10% increase in market share and a 5% increase in customer retention.
  • Management and Training of the Medical representative with a retention of 90% year by year.

Medical Representative

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
06.2000 - 12.2007
  • Increased patient engagement by developing personalized medical presentations and informative materials.
  • Established strong relationships with healthcare professionals, resulting in increased trust and credibility for the organization.
  • Managed territory efficiently, effectively prioritizing visits to key healthcare providers and facilities.
  • Built and maintained a sales pipeline, managing a portfolio of over 50 key accounts

Education

Ph.D. - Epidemiology

JKUAT
Juja
06.2027

Master of Science - Public Health

JKUAT
Juja
06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Egerton University
Njoro
08.1999

Skills

  • PRIME (Performance, Rigor & Innovation in Marketing, Market Access Excellence)
  • Monitoring and Evaluation of programs and projects
  • Management Development skills
  • Building Resilience
  • Program Management Foundations
  • Patient Engagement Fundamentals

Playing Golf

One of the big issue in playing golf is consistency. When I am  trying to make a full swing with Iron or wood clubs, I find myself hitting the ball from the top. A key lesson is that practice does not make perfect but it makes me a better player day in and day out.

Languages

English
Native language
Swahili
Advanced
C1

Timeline

MA, HCAI & PE Manager- SSA

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
02.2021 - Current

Business Head-Kenya

Mundipharma
06.2017 - 03.2020

Business Development Manager and Market Access

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
01.2013 - 06.2017

Senior Area Manager

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
06.2010 - 12.2012

2nd Line Sales Manager

Wockhardt Pharmaceutical
04.2008 - 05.2010

2nd Line Sales Manager

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
01.2004 - 03.2008

Medical Representative

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
06.2000 - 12.2007

Ph.D. - Epidemiology

JKUAT

Master of Science - Public Health

JKUAT

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Egerton University
Paul Mukundi