Mr. Babiker has more than 25 years of experience in different fields of pharmacy practice including hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, drug information, patient safety, quality and risk management. He has presented many papers in international scientific conferences and published an original research article in reputable Journal.

Mr. Babiker is a pharmacist with initially a degree from Sudan, which he substantiated by doing additional internationally, recognized examinations. He has research experience through a Master program at Queens University Belfast in the United Kingdom. His research interests are in the areas of patient safety and pharmacy practice.

He has worked as drug information pharmacist at Hamad Medical Corporation, the principal health institute in Qatar, which contributed to his clinical knowledge and skills. Through his work for the Ministry of Public Health, especially the Community Pharmacies Steering Group for the National Health Strategy Project 1.6 Community Pharmacies Strategy and as vaccine registration supervisor, he also has experience with the development of policies.

In addition, Mr. Babiker is interested in sport activities; he was volunteering with Qatar Anti-doping Commission as a Doping Control Officer (DCO) since 2005. He participated in many and different sports activities in Qatar such as DCO, education & outreach program as well as DCO Venue Manager.

Moreover, Mr. Babiker participated actively in preparing an outreach and education team during IAAF in 2019, in which he had been awarded appreciation letter from the director of WADA. He has been awarded recently grateful recognition for the excellent service for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Dr. Sara Al Dallal, the president of the Emirates Medical Association’s Emirates health Economics Society and a specialist in Dubai Health Authority. Dr Sara is a Medical Doctor graduated from the UAE University College of Medicine and Health Sciences. She completed her internal medicine residency in Dubai Health Authority and holds a Masters in Health Care Management from Royal Colleges of Surgeons Ireland and Masters in Health Economics and policy from London School of Economics. Dr. Sara is the President of Emirates Health Economics Society.

His current position is Import Manager for the Laboratory Equipment Department after spending about 6 years in medical Import department as an Import Manager.

She is a pharmacist and a purchasing specialist who proven ability to manage any works either independently or as a teamwork. Reliable and has a leadership skill. Strongly focused with the ability to complete tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment with conflicting deadlines.

With a rich and varied career in the pharmaceutical field, Dr. Lateefa Bahlooq has demonstrated a commitment to advancing healthcare and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Currently serving as a Purchasing Specialist at Emirate Health Services in Dubai since January 2017, Dr. Bahlooq adeptly manages and adjusts orders to maintain efficient inventory levels. Her role involves a keen analysis of financial reports, negotiation with suppliers, and diligent tracking of delivery times.

Dr. Bahlooq commenced her career as a Pharmacist at University Hospitals Sharjah in June 2014, where she provided valuable information to patients about potential drug interactions, proper dosing, and medication storage. Collaborating with physicians, she played a key role in preventing therapy duplications and allergic reactions. In April 2020, Dr. Bahlooq transitioned to Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah, working in the outpatient pharmacy department. Here, she was responsible for preparing, dispensing, and counseling patients on the appropriate administration of medication and possible side effects.

Dr. Bahlooq’s earlier roles at Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Hospital in Ajman and Al Amanah Pharmacy in Ajman showcased her dedication to community pharmacy practices. This comprehensive journey underscores Dr. Lateefa Bahlooq’s commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical care and her significant contributions to the healthcare sector.

He is Vice Chairman of the Unified Procurement Authority, Egypt since 2020, responsible for supply chain management of the Egyptian governmental healthcare sector, covering all the healthcare spectrum of needed products.

• CEO, El Gomhouria Co. for chemicals and pharmaceuticals 2018-2020, a well-known public sector major pharmaceutical and medical supplies company.
• Physician, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Master of Surgery.
• MBA, Supply Chain Management, and International Trade Logistics.

25 years of experience in business management in different fields including healthcare & pharmaceutical manufacturing, FMCG, trade and distribution both locally and internationally.

He is currently  KSA General Manager at Axantia, and was  the chief commercial officer at Sudair Pharma since Jan 2023. He is pharmacist graduated from King Saud University college of pharmacy in 2001, in 2016 he held MBA degree from Saudi electronic university with cooperation with Colorado university in USA. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the field of pharmaceutical sales, marketing and regulatory.

He started his carrier from medical representative and took different position inside the pharma companies like supervisor, tender manager, country sales manager, governmental affairs director. He is participating in a lot of committees for build the company strategy as well as KSA healthcare strategy. From 2018 until 2021 he acts as deputy chairman of national committee for pharmaceutical – council of Saudi chambers. He is engaging and build key strategies with external and internal stakeholders to build promising relationships with authorities in the country to improve performance.

Mohammed leads the technical scientific office and strategic alliance function at Janssen (Johnson & Johnson trading limited Saudi Arabia). In his current role, he oversees strategic partnerships and interactions with the governmental institutions and is considered a vital member of the leadership team. Mohammed is also known to be one of the experts in regulations related to the pharmaceutical ecosystem in Saudi and an active member within industry associations.

Mohammed gained a vast experience from his previous role at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority were he helped to establish the national drug and poison information center and led the development of the Saudi drug information platform (SDI). He also shaped various regulatory policies within SFDA.

Mohammed also represented SFDA as a member of the formulary governnance committee at the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI) and a member of the drug advisory committee at the National Unified Procurement Company (NUPCO). Mohammed holds a Bachelor degree of pharmaceutical sciences from King Saud University.

He also completed post graduate training at Campbell University in the USA and a Certificate in public policy analysis from London School of Economics and Political Sciences.

With an extensive experience in navigating the highly dynamic Saudi healthcare systems, particularly in governmental hospitals and tenders, where successfully drive collaborations with entities such as NUPCO, GHC, MOH, MODA, and other key stakeholders.

Sattam Turky Alghodyyr, who holds a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Industry, initiated his professional journey as a pharmacist in the Ministry of Health, serving in that capacity for three years. However, he soon transitioned to the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, where he gained invaluable experience as a regulator for a span of seven years.

In 2016, Sattam commenced his tenure at SPIMACO, where he engaged in various roles such as Pharmacovigilance, Bioequivalence, Regulatory, and Government Affairs.

In 2022, Sattam joined GSK as the Director of Communication Government Affairs. Additionally, he oversees the market access and pricing departments.

Sattam holds the distinction of being a Founding Member of the Pharmaceutical Industry Association (PIA), where he currently serves as the deputy chairman. Previously, he was a member and deputy chairman of the National Committee for Pharmaceutical Industries (NCPI).

Sattam exhibits great enthusiasm for enhancing the availability of medicines within healthcare systems.

Thamer is a policy and external affairs director at MSD with 20 years experience in health policy and regulation in Saudi Arabia. Prior to MSD, He previously served as standards and guidelines director in Saudi food and drug authority. During his journey, Thamer has represented the SFDA in many international forums as expert in drug and health regulation. Thamer is a pharmacist by background and graduated with a master’s from the Loughborough university, UK. He has also Ph.D in pharmaceutical chemistry 2022.

Dr. Yasser Hosny, Senior Manager Market Access at Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries Manufacturers Julphar, has more than 28 years of an extensive experience in market access, tender management, and business development in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia regions. before joining Julphar in 2020, he was responsible for Market access, tender management, and health economics for the EMEA region at Johnson and Johnson diabetes care companies for more than 5 years.

He is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in market access and government affairs, particularly skilled in connecting the dots between market access strategies and successful medical tender submissions. With a keen understanding of the healthcare landscape and a talent for building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Seasoned Pharmaceutical Expert with an illustrative career spanning over two decades, specializing in sophisticated pharmacy supply chain management at a JCIA-accredited University Hospital. A visionary in the realm of healthcare logistics and supply chain solutions in Jordan, with a particular flair for tender management. This expertise encompasses a comprehensive understanding of tender processes, from meticulous planning and strategic supplier engagement to the execution of complex procurement activities, all conducted with the utmost integrity and precision.

• B.Sc. in Pharmacy, 1996, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
• Master’s Degree in General Management, 2015
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management, 2020
• Head of Pharmaceutical Tenders & Procurement Department, King Abdullah University Hospital (2008 – Present) – Spearheading procurement and tender processes in a 670-bed, JCIA-accredited facility, focusing on efficiency and compliance.
• Part-Time Lecturer, Clinical Pharmacy Division, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science & Technology (2012 – Present) – Educating future pharmacy professionals, blending practical experience with academic knowledge.
• Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management
• Tender Management and Procurement
• Strategic Planning and Forecasting
• Vendor Relations and Negotiation
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Inventory and Stock Management
• Policy Development and Implementation
• Educational Instruction and Curriculum Development
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
• Safety and Risk Management
• Continuous Learning and Research
• Jordan Pharmaceuticals Association
• Jordanian MOH.
• Member of Main Tender Board Committee.
• Member of Infection Control and Antibiotics Committee of the hospital.
• Head of Quality Improvement Team of Pharmacy Division.
• Member of National Essential Drug List Committee.
• Member of Joint Procurement Tender Board Committee
• Member of Joint Procurement Ordinance for Drugs and Medical Supplies Procedures, Rules and Instructions Revising Committee.
• Member of Joint Procurement Office Establishment and Implementation Committee.
• Member of Unified Drug Classification and Coding Committee.
• Member of Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Committees.
• Member of Drug and Therapeutic Committee & Member of Oncology Committee

Firas AlShawish is a distinguished professional with over 23 years of expansive experience, seamlessly blending pharmaceutical expertise with a profound understanding of pharmaceutical sales, marketing, tender management and market access strategies. Known for his strategic foresight, Firas combines deep pharmaceutical knowledge with a results-driven approach to sales and marketing. Colleagues and stakeholders appreciate his ability to navigate complexities, fostering collaboration between clinical and business objectives. Currently serving as the MENA Tender Lead for Dar Al Dawa Development & Investment Company, in his role, Firas is passionate about optimizing market access strategies and expanding market presence. His enduring commitment to excellence reflects his dedication to advancing pharmaceutical practices and achieving sustained business success. Firas has established himself as a dynamic leader at the intersection of healthcare and business.

Firas’ s multifaceted skill set encompasses strategic pharmaceutical planning, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance and tender management with a keen business acumen honed over decades, he brings a unique perspective to the pharmaceutical landscape, ensuring not only clinical excellence but also strategic market positioning. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Firas has played a pivotal role in numerous successes, from optimizing business strategies to spearheading innovative marketing campaigns showcasing his ability to drive growth and market penetration.

Firas holds a bachelor degree in Pharmacy from ASU and further augmented his knowledge with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from AAU. This dual qualification reflects his commitment to mastering both the clinical and business facets of the pharmaceutical industry.

Maya Chehayeb started her career 20 years ago in the pharmaceutical industry. Over the years, she gained a well-rounded experience while assuming different roles and responsibilities.

She currently holds the position of Commercial Excellence Lead at Biologix FZCO, playing a pivotal role in optimizing business operations in the Middle East & North Africa. This involves tenders’ management, demand planning, budget setting and financial reconciliation support, oversight of pricing strategies,  customer engagement and field force effectiveness.

Maya collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance commercial processes while driving initiatives to streamline operations and maintain a strong market presence.

Maya started her career as Medical representative in the Sales department. She joined the Marketing team as a Senior Brand Manager and then was leading Marketing for a wide range of products across multiple therapeutic areas while playing a strategic role in ensuring their commercial success. In addition, she developed a solid experience in multichannel communications including events management, promotion, digital marketing strategy & media.

Maya succeeded in setting & executing strategies & programs She is also a certified internal trainer who can prepare workshops to support the organization to enhance its capability and develop people skills.
She holds a Master in Biochemistry from the Lebanese University, Faculty of Sciences.
Maya is a talented painter. She also enjoys cooking.

He is a seasoned professional with 17 years of experience working in multinational companies across various functions (Sales, Access, and Operations). He graduated from Cairo University’s Pharmacy College and have since built a career around Value and Access (pricing, tendering, reimbursement, HEOR, PSPs and customer operations) by helping authorities find innovative, sustainable solutions to increase medication accessibility for patients.

He is known for his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments to bring life-changing treatments to those in need. In recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedication to improving healthcare access, he has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He is engaged in furthering his knowledge in a degree in Healthcare for Economic from Harvard University and are currently pursuing a master’s in public health.

Shereen Abdalla is an experienced professional in the innovative pharmaceutical industry with over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, market access & government affairs in the Middle East region. Currently, she serves as the Director of Communications and Government Affairs at GSK for the Gulf Region.

Shereen holds a bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science from Al Israa Jordan University and Master’s degrees in Health Economics and Pharmacoeconomics from Barcelona University. Her areas of focus include access to innovative medicines and vaccines, health economics, value-based healthcare systems, and healthcare policies. Throughout her career, Shereen has been dedicated to advancing healthcare in the Gulf region and ensuring that patients have access to the latest treatments and vaccines.

With her extensive knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, she has been instrumental in promoting healthcare initiatives and shaping healthcare policies in the region.

As the Director of Communications, Government Affairs at GSK, Shereen is committed to working with government authorities, healthcare organizations, and other stakeholders to improve access to innovative medicines and vaccines in the Gulf Region. With her passion for improving healthcare outcomes and her strong commitment to her work, Shereen is poised to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of people in the Gulf region.

A passionate and experienced Pricing and Regulatory Affairs Professional with more than 15 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry of drug registration and pricing regulations covering MENA region scope. In addition to the regulatory and pricing experience, Lina have built across the years a diverse hands-on experience at multiple levels including; strategic pricing mechanism and market access, as well as pricing policies, compliance, merges and acquisitions audits, key account project management, regulated access and localization opportunities and challenges.

She is currently holding Corporate Regulated Pricing Manager position at Axantia Group. Contributing the development of pricing strategies formulation and integrating pricing insights to enlighten future pricing decisions that ensure effective and efficient function’s performance to best serves business needs across the region; while overseeing the regulated pricing operations considering compliance with internal and external policies and legislations, including pricing activities inclusive of new price generation and renewal, as well as leading the alignment process as a result of re-pricing and price erosions in MENA markets or reference countries.

Work closely with health authorities influencing regulated pricing environment through ensuring successful integration of the drug price; liaising through local agencies and local affelites.

Lina is thrilled to serve community and patients by this exciting drug pricing and registration journey, working closely with a team of ambitious experts to support pharmaceutical industry register and price drug products in the region, scheming optimal pricing strategies and contributing for effective medicines accessibility and positive impact on people’s lives.

She holds a B.Sc. of applied chemistry from Hashemite University, certified PMP professional and are currently pursuing a diploma in pharmaco-economics. She is also talented in painting and enjoys cooking.

Dr. Nermeen Ashoush is a Health Economics Outcomes Research Associate Director, Middle East Africa Region, Amgen. Before joining Amgen, she has been working as an Associate Professor in Health Economics Health Policy, The British University in Egypt. Also, she was the founder head of Health Economics Unit, Center for Drug Research Development, The British University in Egypt. Moreover, she has been working as an adjunct professor at University of South Wales, UK for post-graduate Health Economics master program.
She has several publications in prominent Clinical Pharmacy Health Economics journals as well as coauthored: Market Access, Pharmaceutical Pricing Healthcare Costs in Clinical Pharmacy Education, Practice Research textbook. She has been invited as a speaker to several workshops in Health Economics Outcomes Research, MEA region as well as, speaker in several international conferences.

Zahid is a seasoned healthcare professional driven by the mission to save lives and improve health outcomes.  He leverages over 20 years of diverse experience in competitive intelligence, strategy consulting, and wet lab research to support innovation in the healthcare sector. With deep expertise in Oncology (Solid Tumors, Immunology), Neurosciences, and respiratory diseases.
Zahid has a proven track record of helping global pharmaceutical companies define strategic goals, understand the competitive landscape, optimize portfolios, and build strong brands.

• Medical degree from University of Jordan.
• Gynecology Specialty Board from Jordan Medical
• Master of Health Economics from Barcelona school of management.
• Master of Clinical Science from Western University in Canada.
• Previously worked with many leading health insurance companies in GCC in the role of Medical Manager.
• Currently working with MSD pharmaceuticals as HTA & Insurance Lead in the Gulf, with the role of strengthening the partnership relationships between MSD and private health insurance companies.

• Danielle holds a Pharm D degree as well as a master in Health Economics and Health Management from Paris-Dauphine University.
• 16 years’ experience in market access, pricing and external affairs in Europe and in emerging markets with a strong record in health technology assessments and pricing negotiations.
• Worked in different MNCs (Sanofi, Janssen, Roche, Lilly) and in consulting and held multiple positions where she developed global, regional and local market access and pricing strategies for pharma, biotechnologies and med-tech companies.
• Active contributor in Pharma Working Groups in France and in MEA and the GCC helping improving access of patients to innovation
• Lecturer/guest-lecturer in universities for master degree students

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Sheryl Sidharth Dhas is a dedicated Tender Management professional with extensive expertise in project management and team leadership. Currently employed as the Regional Tender Manager for Bayer’s Pharmaceutical business, she has over 15 years’ experience in the Healthcare sector and is well-versed with the intricacies of handling tenders with all the key players in the Middle East. In her various roles, she has been instrumental in streamlining processes and designing tools that support efficient decision-making and performance tracking in tenders. She is an effective trainer and is passionate about continuous improvement.

She is recognized for her ability to deliver projects successfully while adhering to time and budget constraints. Sheryl’s excellent communication and interpersonal skills have allowed her to establish strong connections with clients and stakeholders. Her motivation and commitment to excellence make her a significant contributor to any organization, offering a blend of technical knowledge and leadership capabilities.

Dr. Ali Qasim, medical doctor with more than 13 years’ experience in UAE health insurance industry, worked in various capacities in TPA operations currently serving as Head of Operations – Inpatient & Quality Assurance in NAS Neuron Health Services, shareholding company of leading health insurance TPAs (NAS Neuron) in UAE. NAS Neuron is currently serving approx. 16 Million members insured with 50 plus insurance companies and self-insured Government entities.

A pharmacist with an MBA from Hult International Business School.
He has been working with Hikma pharmaceuticals for the past 15 years, where he has held many positions leading to my current role as a Country Manager.
His experience with Hikma covers multiple disciplines including sales, marketing, tenders, institutional business, and market access both in Jordan and for the MENA region.
The different posts he has held gave him the opportunity to develop many skills to understand the market including the private and public sectors.

Anas Mohammed Darwish is a seasoned professional in the field of marketing, holding a Master of Science degree from the UK. Currently serving as a Tenders and Contracts Supervisor at Advanced Technology Company in Kuwait, he brings a wealth of expertise in navigating the intricate landscape of business contracts, tendering, and procurement processes. With a passion for strategic marketing and a keen eye for detail.