RocheHead of sub region Ukraine
May. 2011 - May. 2012Kiev• Received faster-than-average promotions from Country Manager to General Manager and Head of Sub-region due to outstanding performance; achieved annual sales over $50 million.
• Implemented new business model within Roche business in Ukraine, converting business model from representative office to full-fledged affiliate; helped company become the fastest growing company in the region and leader in CIS oncology and hepatitis markets; also exceeded annual sales growth targets, doubling sales results and revenue.
• Took charge of product strategy management, short- and long-term planning, budgeting and P/L, sales, forecasting, and marketing, and finance and accounting, putting controls in place to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Redesigned promotional practices and established protocols for ethical promotion standards; developed and implemented harmonized SOPs and compliance practices across the sub-region.
• Recruited personnel for key management positions and established communication, standards, coaching, and training practices; managed 155 employees across nine countries.
• As main point of contact between company and government, collaborated with Ukraine Ministry of Health to manage delivery of flu drug within 48 hours during pandemic outbreak.