Farid Taha
Senior Pharma Executive
Experience
Jan 2020 - Present
5 years 2 monthsSenior Executive & Advisor
Eurixa Healthcare GmbH
- General Management assignments with focus on operational projects, new business development (including M&A), International Expansion, and Change Management
- Partnered with a US biotech company and supported their European strategy
- Advised a Chinese Pharmaceutical company with their Business Development projects
- Guided a German start-up company during their product launch
Jan 2010 - Dec 2020
9 years Germany
General Manager DACH
Almirall Hermal GmbH
- Led the organization in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and steered the commercial operations
- Managed a full-scaled pharmaceutical organization of 350 people including R&D (formulations), manufacturing, logistics, and commercial
- Generated sales of €200 million and increased profit margins up to 45% at peak
- Guided the acquisition and integration of a further Pharma company (Taurus)
- Steered the successful launch of the first biological for Almirall in Psoriasis (Ilumetri)
Jan 2003 - Dec 2010
8 years Spain
Vice President Europe
Almirall
- Led the expansion strategy in Europe and the management of the international business
- Steered a Pan-European company acquisition and led its integration
- Established and led the affiliates in Europe
- Improved the alliance management of strategic partners and local distributors (B2B)
Jan 1999 - Dec 2004
4 years Spain
Senior Director Global Marketing
Almirall
- Established and managed a global marketing department & team in preparation for the expansion strategy
- Led the development of new product formulations and optimized life cycle management
- Developed an Alliance Management Team and expanded new partnership alliances in the USA, Asia, South America, Middle East, and Africa
Jan 1996 - Dec 1999
4 years Switzerland
Global Group Marketing Manager
Roche
Developed the global commercialization strategy of a potential cardiovascular blockbuster product and steered the launch in Europe and North America
Jan 1992 - Dec 1995
3 years Switzerland
Global Product Manager
Novartis
Developed the launch strategy during the pre-launch phase of Valsartan (Diovan), a new generation cardiovascular product that reached block-buster status at peak
Summary
Broad track record with +25 years´ of international experience in the pharmaceutical industry (B2B, B2C)
Demonstrated operational & commercial leadership skills as VP/Head of Europe, General Manager DACH, Business Development & Alliance Management
Strategic and tactical executive and leader who inspires people towards a clear vision, change and focused goals
Strong interpersonal skills and intercultural competence
Languages
English
Native
German
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate
Education
Oct 1985 - Jun 1989