Azhar Butt

Experience

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  Boots Pharmaceuticals

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Technical Sales Officer

  Responsible for scientific promotion of company products in the fileds of Rheumatology, Diabetes & Gastroenterology. Products include world famous brands Brufen, Froben Glucophage & Entamizole.

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  Scharper/Sanital Pharmaceuticals

  Apr 1995 - Aug 2002

  Group Product Manager

  Scharper Pakistan is subsidiary of Scharper, Italy which is operating in many countries of Europe and Asia with head office in Milan, Italy. Lately, it has been merged with world renowned Italian group "Angelini" and is now called "Angelini Scharper"

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  BD Diagnostics Becton Dickinson Pakistan

  Aug 2002 - Dec 2009

  Product Manager/Marketing Manager, Diabetes Care

  One of the leading Medical Device & Diagnostics companyConsistent and continuous double digit growth (CAGR 18%) in Diabetes Care segment resulting in annual revenue of PKR 250 Million in FY09 with an impressive OIBT of 32%.Successful launch of new products in new specific segments adding annual revenue of PKR 5 Million in FY07Asia Pacific regional winner of "Blue Sky Award" for innovation and successful implementation on a Diabetes Awareness and Testing drive across Pakistan Lead the worldwide campaign in Pakistan on World Diabetes Day. Key event was the illumination in "Blue Light" of Minar-e-Pakistan for the first time in history of PakistanComprehensive Education, Awareness and Training programs on Diabetes Care to Field Force, Patients and Health Care Professionals Re-organization and geographical expansion of distribution matching market requirements.Major Responsibilities:Develop Strategic Business Plan in line with Regional guidelines and worldwide objectivesBuild Organization for Sales and Service requirements of customersWork closely with International and local KOLs for market development Channel management for effective products distributionNew product launches for continuous business growth. Show less

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  Diabetes Care Unit, Roche

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Market Development & Institutional Sales Manager

  AchievementsAchieved 23% YTD Growth over last yearFirst ever Launch of Diabetes Educational Campaign for Roche Diabetes Care; Participated and won the biggest SGH tender for whole Gulf countries (Gulf Cooperation Council; GCC) for Blood Glucose Monitoring Major responsibilities:Planning, developing and implementing effective business strategies to achieve organizational goalsCoordinate the International Post Marketing Trials through HCPs in coordination with Agency teamDevelop and Implement Diabetes Education strategy Coordinate the regulatory activities with SFDA (Saudi FDA) in coordination with local agentDevelop and Manage Key Opinion Leaders in Diabetes Care segmentWork with Agency Business marketing development team for effective product launchesIdentify opportunities in partnering with Insulin companies in order to increase FOT (frequency of testing) by encouraging SMBGCreate market awareness and build the company's long term growth potential Technical Product Support & Sales Team Training Show less

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  Becton Dickinson, Saudi Arabia

  Feb 2012 - Jan 2022

  Sales Manager, Pre-analytical Systems

  Lead and manage BD Pre-analytical Systems business and drive growthCoordinate and help Implement Infection Control, HCW Safety programs and medical devices in Health Care Institutes Market Development for Safety Driven Medical DevicesHands on training for Blood Collection Devices to improve Pre-anlaytical quality of samplingCoordinate with Medical Equipment companies for enhanced Lab automation

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2024

  Entrepreneur in Medical Device sector
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  A2Z Medical Company

  Jul 2023 - now

  CEO & Managing Partner

  Leading a New venture in Medical Device Industry. Import, Distribute & Market