Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
Timeline
ROKYA ALWAN JAAFAR

ROKYA ALWAN JAAFAR

Baghdad

Summary

Pharmacist and pharmaceutical commercial professional with experience in medical promotion, healthcare engagement, and brand development within multinational pharmaceutical environments. Currently working with Viatris with exposure to product marketing activities, KOL engagement programs, and strategic brand planning initiatives. Participated in Associate Product Manager assignments, contributing to marketing planning, physician engagement strategies, and commercial initiatives including the Lipitor Champions program, focusing on strengthening relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and supporting brand growth strategies. Combines scientific knowledge with a commercial mindset and aims to grow into a Product Manager role contributing to strategic marketing, brand positioning, and market expansion in competitive pharmaceutical markets.

To transition into a Product Manager role within the pharmaceutical industry where I can leverage my scientific background, marketing exposure, and field insights to contribute to brand strategy, market expansion, and healthcare value creation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Representative / Associate Product Marketing Contributor

Viatris
04.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for promoting pharmaceutical brands and supporting commercial activities through strong engagement with healthcare professionals, hospitals, and pharmacies.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Promote cardiology and dermatology pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals
  • Deliver scientific presentations to physicians and pharmacists
  • Build long-term professional relationships with physicians and key stakeholders
  • Support product awareness campaigns and medical education initiatives
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance market penetration strategies
  • ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER EXPOSURE
  • Supported the marketing team in several product management related activities including:
  • Assisting in brand strategy discussions and marketing planning
  • Supporting campaign execution and promotional activities
  • Contributing insights from field interactions to support marketing decisions
  • Participating in meetings related to product positioning and brand growth

Medical Representative

Health Gate Company
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Promoted pharmaceutical products to physicians and pharmacies
  • Delivered scientific presentations and product detailing
  • Monitored market demand and competitor positioning
  • Achieved monthly sales targets and territory growth objectives
  • LIPITOR CHAMPIONS PROGRAM – MARKETING PROJECT
  • Participated in the Lipitor Champions program designed to strengthen brand leadership and expand engagement with cardiology specialists.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Assisted in KOL engagement strategy development
  • Supported identification and engagement of Key Opinion Leaders in cardiology
  • Contributed to marketing planning discussions for Lipitor brand growth
  • Participated in organizing scientific meetings and educational activities
  • Provided field insights to support brand communication strategies

Education

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Al-Rasheed University College, Baghdad
01.2020

Skills

  • Pharmaceutical Product Marketing
  • Brand Planning & Execution
  • KOL Engagement Strategy
  • Healthcare Professional Relationship Management
  • Market Analysis & Insights
  • Strategic Thinking & Business Planning
  • Medical Promotion Excellence
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Event & Medical Education Management
  • Communication & Presentation Skills
  • Marketing & Business Skills:
  • Pharmaceutical Brand Strategy
  • Marketing Planning Support
  • Market Analysis
  • Competitive Intelligence
  • Physician Engagement Strategy
  • Technical Skills:
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Presentation Development
  • Sales Reporting

Certification

  • Strategy & Business Marketing Diploma
  • HSG (University of St. Gallen) – Certificate Program

LANGUAGES

Arabic – Native
English – Professional Proficiency
French – Intermediate
German – Currently Learning

Timeline

Medical Representative / Associate Product Marketing Contributor - Viatris
04.2022 - Current
Medical Representative - Health Gate Company
03.2021 - 03.2022
Al-Rasheed University College - , Pharmaceutical Sciences
ROKYA ALWAN JAAFAR