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Murat Oymak

Murat Oymak

Country Lead
Istanbul

Summary

"With nearly 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, I began as a field representative and advanced through various Middle-Senior management roles. For the last 4.5 years, I’ve served as Country Lead at my current company, driving growth and impact. I’m seeking a role where I can continue to add value and evolve. My greatest references are the leaders I’ve worked with, my team members, and the association members I represent on behalf of my company."

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Manager

Organon Pharmaceuticals
12.2020 - Current

Organon Turkey is a company that was separated from MSD Turkey in January 2021. I have been working as the Country Lead since the establishment of this company. The establishment of Organon Turkey began with the start of the license transition processes and the establishment of the organizational structure.

We have transformed our team, which we started with 19 people, into a team of more than 80 employees in the last 4 years. We continue with 3 separate teams and 3 critical launches from the first day we started with a small field team.


  • Managed budgets, financial planning, and forecasting to optimize profitability for the country operations.
  • Established strong relationships with key industry players for business growth and expansion.(I am a board member at AIFD and actively represent our company in AmCham.)
  • Optimized resource allocation, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Coached and mentored team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decision making.
  • Aligned marketing campaigns with overall business goals to increase awareness of products/services among target audiences.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Director

MSD Pharmaceuticals
01.2015 - 12.2020

I worked for MSD Turkey's biggest team, the Diabetes Team, as the Director for 6 years. The team I worked as a manager consisted of approximately 90 sales reps. , 9 Regional Managers and 2 Project Managers.

Team Leader

MSD
01.2013 - 12.2014

I was leading in the sales and marketing of the organization of 11 people operation in the field of anesthesia.

Associate Director

MSD
01.2007 - 12.2012

For 6 years, as a Ass. Director, I managed the teams responsible for Respiratory, Allergy, Osteoporosis and hospital (tender) products.

Executive Sales Representative

Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
07.2004 - 12.2006

Education

Associate of Science - Marketing Management

Bahcesehir University
Istanbul
04.2001 -

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Istanbul Trade Unıversity
Istanbul, Turkey
04.2001 -

BBA - Business Administration

Anadolu University
Eskişehir, Turkey
04.2001 -

Skills

Product Launches

Strategic Planning

Operations Management

Cultural management

Budget Management

P&L Management

Budget Administration

Market development

Cross-functional coordination

Performance Management

References

  • Renan Özyerli - Senior Leader

      MSD - +4176 428 87 69


  • Muhittin Bilgutay - VP, Head of Emerging Markets & South Europe

       Bausch + Lomp -  +90 532 375 12 77


  • Filiz Balçay - Head of Europe Mid-Size Countires

Chiesi Group - +39 344 274 25 07


Timeline

Country Manager

Organon Pharmaceuticals
12.2020 - Current

Director

MSD Pharmaceuticals
01.2015 - 12.2020

Team Leader

MSD
01.2013 - 12.2014

Associate Director

MSD
01.2007 - 12.2012

Executive Sales Representative

Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
07.2004 - 12.2006

Associate of Science - Marketing Management

Bahcesehir University
04.2001 -

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Istanbul Trade Unıversity
04.2001 -

BBA - Business Administration

Anadolu University
04.2001 -
Murat OymakCountry Lead