Mark Rizkalla
About Mark Rizkalla
Mark Rizkalla is the National Commercial Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with extensive experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
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Mark Rizkalla holds the position of National Commercial Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Employment at Bristol Myers Squibb
Mark Rizkalla joined Bristol Myers Squibb as a Strategic Account Manager in 2016, where he worked for two years. He then served as National Commercial Manager- Oncology from 2018 to 2019. Presently, he is the National Commercial Manager. His roles at the company have involved overseeing commercial strategies, engaging with healthcare providers, and ensuring patient access to medications.
Previous Experience at Roche
Before his tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Mark Rizkalla accumulated significant experience at Roche. He started as an Executive Product Specialist Representative in 2005 and advanced to the role of Strategic Account Manager. His responsibilities expanded to include both the private market and various regions such as Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia, from 2011 to 2016.
Educational Background
Mark Rizkalla completed his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Immunology at Monash University from 1993 to 1996. He further pursued a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Immunology at the University of Melbourne, finishing in 1997. His foundational education includes obtaining his VCE from Haileybury College, where he studied from 1987 to 1992.
Professional Skills and Experience
Mark Rizkalla has a diverse skill set including contract negotiation, solutions-based selling, and marketing strategy development. He has demonstrated entrepreneurial acumen in identifying innovative opportunities and has a proven track record in managing risk evaluation and mitigation strategies. His work has consistently focused on improving patient care and access to medications, addressing health disparities, and promoting health equity.