Mohammad Nahis Alanzi

Experience

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  Boots UK

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2001

  Relief Pharmacist

  • Practiced as a community pharmacist in the internationally renowned pharmacy group ‘Boots the Chemists’ in central London area. Served thousands of international patients. Learned best practices in retail pharmacy, merchandising, and managing stocks.Earlier, completed the pharmacy pre-registration year in Scotland.

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  Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co.

  Mar 2003 - Aug 2003

  Assistant Manager - Retail Pharmacies

  • Assisted in managing the retail pharmacies chain, reviewed service offerings, and daily operations

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  Kuwait Saudi Pharmaceuticals Industries Company

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2006

  Asst. Business Development Manager

  Key Responsibilities:• Established the business development department, and built a team of 5 members.• Led strategic initiatives and developed yearly plans to restudy and restructure portfolio of products.• Analyzed market trends in the generic industry and regional competitive landscape. • Liaised with regional clients and international business partners to improve business practices.

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  National Technology Enterprises Company (NTEC)

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2010

  Senior Investment Manager - Life Sciences

  Key Responsibilities:• Active team member on investment due-diligence process in addition to sourcing & screening opportunities shared via venture capital & private equity funds.• Witnessed the strategic investment decisions in 6 companies in the US, UK, Germany, and UAE valued at more than USD 18mn. Co-managed to deploy an additional USD +10mn in unique and strategic opportunities.• Internship: Elected to participate in an internship with TVM Capital, Munich, private equity & venture capital fund ($1.3bn under management) from June to July 2008. And offered another internship from April to June 2007 to work at Wellington Partners, Munich office. Observed venture fund deal flow activities in healthcare and life sciences sector. Show less

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  NewBridge Pharmaceuticals

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2012

  Observer Board Member

  Key Responsibilities:•Lived the creation of the company and evolvement of its business plans and moves. •Participated in board meetings with the key investors, witnessed critical decisions made at various levels of the startup; sans voting rights.

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  Kuwait Life Sciences Company (KLSC)

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2014

  Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder

  Key Responsibilities:•Established KLSC as an investment arm, along with the team, specialized in life sciences and integrated healthcare services in Kuwait and GCC.•Proffered organizational vision and oversight required to deliver results and achieve goals - from grassroots to excellence.•Envisioned and exposed to key regional investments such as NewBridge Pharm (UAE) in 2010, Clinart MENA (UAE) in 2011, Medtech Division in 2012, and Life Sciences Academy in 2013.•Since KLSC was a co-investor and shareholder in all these companies, donned multiple hats to manage numerous operational activities, hired medtech team, negotiated legal contracts with international agencies, and initiated strategic directions in Kuwait and UAE. Show less

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  Clinart MENA

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2014

  Board Member

  Key Responsibilities:•Incisive board representative championed the initiative at investment stage till execution. •Supported the top management at Clinart with key hires, and important milestones in the strategic plan, reviewed development quarterly and annually. •Enhanced communication and bridged between management & the board.•Resigned voluntarily to focus efforts on Life Sciences Academy startup.

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  Life Sciences Academy

  Oct 2014 - Apr 2022

  Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

  Key Responsibilities:•Pioneered the establishment of the first healthcare academy in Kuwait (2014), endeavored to develop healthcare professionals’ knowledge & skills through transferring international standards & best practices international universities & academic institutions.•Led the strategic direction and management of a successful start-up, steered innovative plans, built the team, aligned world-class partnerships, and crafted a well-positioned brand.•Secured affiliations with +15 renowned international universities and medical institutes to accelerate transfer of knowledge & best practices in healthcare training. Including Dundee University, Birmingham City University, American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Family Physicians, National Guard Hospital (KSA), Jordanian Nursing Council and many others.•Instrumental in propelling revenue to achieve over 30% growth year-on-year and plans to expand regionally. •LSA has locally become a trusted medical training company and earned the respect and cooperation of various local institutes such as Ministry of Health, Kuwait Oil Company Hospital, Ministry of Defense, National Guard, and many private hospitals as well as the support of multinational companies and professional associations in Kuwait. •Led two important medical conferences i.e. the 1st GCC conference in Evidence-Based Healthcare Professional Development (EPD) & Leading Healthcare Organizations. •Elected as a key member of conferences' Steering Committees, charged with 8-10 months of planning and execution. •Recognized for attaining operational excellence through sustainable improvement and empowerment of people and teams.•Functioned as LSA’s ambassador in all PR and marketing events including TV shows, radio, newspaper, etc. •Portrayed the brand image, reputation of the academy across all governmental authorities, professional associations, private companies - multinational pharmaceutical & medtech firms. Show less

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  Confidential

  Jun 2022 - now

  Executive Consultant
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  International Islamic Charity Organisation (IICO)

  Dec 2023 - now

  Director of Strategic Partnerships