Ahmed Farouk
About Ahmed Farouk
Ahmed Farouk is the Senior Manager of Patient Programs and HEOR for the Middle East and Africa at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Current Role: Senior Manager Patient Programs and HEOR
Ahmed Farouk is currently serving as the Senior Manager of Patient Programs and HEOR for the Middle East and Africa region at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. His responsibilities include developing and implementing patient support programs tailored to the MEA region, launching new products in oncology, immunology, and hematology, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. His work focuses on delivering value-based solutions that benefit both patients and healthcare systems.
Professional Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Ahmed Farouk has an extensive career at Bristol Myers Squibb, holding several key positions across various regions. From 2019 to 2021, he worked in Dubai as a Field Access Manager for the GEM region. Prior to that, he served as a Key Account Manager in the Gulf, specifically in Saudi Arabia, from 2018 to 2019. His earlier roles included Sales Manager in Egypt from 2017 to 2018 and Key Account Manager in Egypt from 2016 to 2017. He began his tenure at the company as a Product Specialist from 2015 to 2016.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Ahmed Farouk worked at various pharmaceutical companies, gaining extensive experience. He was a PLRP-Egypt at Actavis (now Allergan) from 2013 to 2015 and also served as a Product Specialist at the same company from 2012 to 2015. His other significant roles include working as a Product Specialist at Abbott from 2010 to 2012 and at Otsuka from 2008 to 2010. This extensive background has equipped him with broad knowledge in pharmaceuticals, sales, and market access.
Educational Background
Ahmed Farouk has a strong educational foundation underlying his professional expertise. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Helwan University Cairo, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. He furthered his education with an MBA from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, from 2009 to 2011. In addition, he completed a diploma in Marketing from the University of Cambridge between 2010 to 2011.
Certifications and Specialized Training
Ahmed Farouk has completed several certifications from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), specializing in health economics, policy, and negotiations. These certifications have helped him design and execute Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) studies and models, demonstrating the clinical and economic benefits of various pharmaceutical products. This specialized training complements his extensive experience in both the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare markets.