Dr. Talal Almeshal

Accountable for setting strategic direction of the entire firm, finance/cost/P&L and liquidity management and management of over 100 staff. Acted as General Manager of Al Razi Pharma with the aim to turn the firm into profit. Accountable on the commercial side for business development through in-licensing of new product and partnerships, sales, marketing and distribution in UK and GCC region of existing lines.

Responsible for the Portfolio and Supply Chain Management for the entire Tillomed Pharma product portfolio incl management of oncology product portfolio of the Emcure Group. Development of an Export Strategy with particular focus on the GCC. Also responsible for establishing partnership deals and sales delivery in the German market. Established relationships with GCC distributors and registered 15 products in GCC markets. Lead In/Out licencing of Tillomed portfolio. New Product Launches.

Leading a team of regional sales and marketing managers across Europe as well as management of support teams. Accountable for delivery of £33 million annual sales, EMEA distributor relations as well as identification and execution of further business development opportunities (In/Out Licensing, Technology Transfer & Distribution). Responsible for providing learning & developing to sales force and distributors and ensuring regulatory compliance in all markets.

Researched the relevance of networks to High-Tech SME marketing in UK Biotechnology industry. Worked alongside the CEO of Oxfordshire Biotechnology Network to gain access to Biotechnology SMEs and research their marketing needs and approaches through case studies as well as questionnaires resulting in the development a new marketing framework for Biotechnology SMEs in the UK.

Accountable for the management of relationships with government official, KOLs and NGOs across the EMEA to promote the awareness of sexual health issues. Lead the development and implementation annual marketing plan for assigned products through market analysis and country reports. Executed product launches;

Lead the sale of a portfolio of theatre products (Custom Procedure Trays, Drapes, Gowns, Infection Prevention) to the NHS and private sector in Greater London; accountable for meeting annual sales targets of ca. £5million through creating awareness of infection prevention and related issues as well as building strong relationships with key contacts in the sector.

Accountable for the selling of and marketing of a portfolio of Dialysis and Vascular Therapy Divisions products to the NHS and private sector in the South-East of England. This included attending and selling in operating theatre/critical care environment and wards and training of nurses and hospital staff in the correct use of vascular therapy products, and creation of awareness of DVT and related health issues

Accountable for leadership of the Marketing & PR team and the development of creative concepts and of marketing materials including promotional videos and print advertisements to ensure growth of student numbers by an additional 1500 within one year at the Gulf University of Science & Technology. Lead on public relations with schools and local media and acted as representative of the University at the annual Kuwait International Fair educational exhibition and various other exhibitions

Researched the relevance of networks to High-Tech SME marketing in UK Biotechnology industry.