Mahmoud Abdelsamad
About Mahmoud Abdelsamad
Mahmoud Abdelsamad is the Director of Commercial Operations at BeiGene, with seventeen years of experience in sales and marketing within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Current Role at BeiGene
Mahmoud Abdelsamad is presently serving as the Director of Commercial Operations (Sales and Marketing Director) at BeiGene in the GCC region. This role involves working on-site, overseeing commercial strategies, and leading sales and marketing initiatives. His responsibilities include optimizing operations, developing market strategies, and driving business growth within the region.
Previous Experience at Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies
Before joining BeiGene, Mahmoud Abdelsamad worked at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. He was the Country Value Team Lead Oncology for the GCC region from 2022 to 2023, based in Jeddah. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Regional Brand Manager Oncology for Saudi and Gulf Countries from 2020 to 2022, also based in Jeddah. His roles focused on managing oncology brands, developing market strategies, and enhancing brand value.
Roles at AstraZeneca and Roche
Mahmoud Abdelsamad's career includes significant roles at AstraZeneca and Roche. At AstraZeneca, he served as Senior Brand Manager Oncology from 2019 to 2020 in Jeddah. At Roche, his positions included National Sales Manager Oncology from 2017 to 2019 and Area Sales Manager in early 2017. From 2015 to 2017, he was a Product Manager at Roche, working in the Jeddah Governorate. These roles involved brand management, sales strategies, and team leadership.
Educational Background
Mahmoud Abdelsamad studied at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, where he achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. His education spanned from 2001 to 2006, providing a solid foundation for his extensive career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Professional Skills and Leadership
With seventeen years of experience in sales and marketing within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, Mahmoud Abdelsamad is known for his strong communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams. He employs a hands-on leadership style, offering timely and accurate guidance and support. His organizational and multi-tasking skills enable him to effectively manage complex projects and drive business success.