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Xenia Karagouni

Marketing Manager Fertility & CME-Cardiovascular Metabolism Endocrinology
Athens

Summary

Sales and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Highly enthusiastic and outgoing, adept at establishing and nurturing professional relationships. Brings a track record of success in project development, team leadership, and campaign optimization. Strong presentation skills consistently motivate action among stakeholders. Possesses a proven ability to translate business objectives and marketing strategies into tangible revenue growth and bottom-line results.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Manager Fertility & CME

Merck
Athens
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw budgets for 4 therapeutic areas, strategically allocating funds in full alignment with medical and commercial objectives
  • Enhanced customer engagement through implementation of effective email marketing campaigns using M3 Suite and Bee Editor for Rep Triggered emails and proactive communication to 13 Therapeutic Area Specialists
  • Developed compelling marketing materials, that are connected to strategic imperatives , including CVAs brochures, presentations, and objection handlers, to enhance sales efforts.
  • Led cross-functional teams for projects such as launch of Easypod Connect ,Easypod 3, market expansion for Euthyrox® (increase consents rate in order to reach HCPS with omnichannel approach exclusively), and Fertility Franchise campaign significantly enhancing market penetration and brand loyalty .

Received 2 SPOT awards

Short Term Assignment (STA) to GBF Fertility

Merck
Remote
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Remote assignment with ~30% time allocation , flexible and dependent on length of project and preparation of deliverables
  • Development of strategy and campaign to communicate at Franchise level, and associated materials with digital focus
  • Creation of implementation guidance to ensure consistent (Franchise) communication
  • Established mutual trustworthiness by being transparent, communicating effectively, and demonstrating strong work ethic throughout duration of assignment.
  • Franchise campaign was launched externally during ESHRE congress , Copenhagen.

Received the PULSE award during the European Fertility Summit for exemplification of the values of new Fertility Franchise campaign

Received an IMPACT award for the Global Fertility campaign showcasing impact , as it was the first time that such a campaign was accepted by all regions and big countries without adaptation

Marketing Manager Fertility & Endocrinology

Merck
Athens
11.2018 - 12.2020
  • Boosted sales performance through creation of engaging promotional materials applying content from GBF .
  • Managed budgets with phasing accuracy, allocating funds strategically towards high-impact initiatives that supported overall business goals .
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns designed for Fertility Day/June and European fertility week.
  • Mentored sales team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and skill development within marketing department
  • Conducted market research for Fertility to identify trends and frequent customer visits to gather insights and verify strategic alignment

Product Manager Fertility and Endocrinology

Merck
Athens
03.2013 - 10.2018
  • Developed and directed marketing programs for Fertility portfolio of 6 products and for Saizen®
  • Developed promotional materials, digital applications, communication campaigns and commercial events
  • Impacted range of customers, operational, project or service within own team and other related teams that affect team performance
  • Launched Pergoveris® Pen (launch leader, tripling share and sales
  • Designed strategy for Gonal-f®, leader in fertility market (~50% market share) representing more than 65% of total fertility portfolio sales
  • Supervised projects of localization of fertility website (www.fertility-greece.gr), designed related public awareness campaigns that achieved 1,5 mio reach
  • Designed from scratch and deployed digital applications (Pergoveris pen AR, IVF protocols app) for HCPS engagement.

Key Account Manager Fertility and Endocrinology

Merck
Athens
12.2004 - 03.2013
  • Conducted regular account reviews with clients to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and strategize future growth opportunities.
  • Management of dedicated investments that comply with company rules
  • Acquired leadership position for Gonal-f® (Key gonadotropin and 1st priority for Serono/Merck) in all assigned IVF units under my supervision
  • Contributed to successful launch of Pergoveris® in 2008

Product Specialist

Novartis Hellas S.A.
Athens
02.2000 - 12.2004
  • Contributed to sales results for cardiovascular and neurology system products in defined territories
  • Pumped up sales in territory with lowest market share (IMS 13), reaching up to national market share of product within 1 year
  • Trained and coached 2 territory 'mirrors' Product specialists, so as to contribute and execute territory plan flawlessly

Assistant to Managing Director

Hottex Ltd
Athens
03.1999 - 09.1999
  • Responsible for customer service and ordering for Hotel Equipment company

Sales Promoter

Ideal Promotion
Athens
06.1994 - 07.1994
  • Worked for Advertising Company to create and perfect various pitch promotions to attract customers toward cosmetics

Education

Diploma - Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing (PDDM)

ALBA Graduate Business School
Athens
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Patras ,Department of Biology
Patras Greece
04.2001 -

Skills

Digital marketing, customer focus, marketing campaign development, strategic planning, project management, creative direction

Hobbies

Hiking, DIY

Timeline

Short Term Assignment (STA) to GBF Fertility

Merck
09.2022 - 09.2023

Marketing Manager Fertility & CME

Merck
01.2021 - Current

Marketing Manager Fertility & Endocrinology

Merck
11.2018 - 12.2020

Product Manager Fertility and Endocrinology

Merck
03.2013 - 10.2018

Key Account Manager Fertility and Endocrinology

Merck
12.2004 - 03.2013

Diploma - Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing (PDDM)

ALBA Graduate Business School
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Patras ,Department of Biology
04.2001 -

Product Specialist

Novartis Hellas S.A.
02.2000 - 12.2004

Assistant to Managing Director

Hottex Ltd
03.1999 - 09.1999

Sales Promoter

Ideal Promotion
06.1994 - 07.1994
Xenia KaragouniMarketing Manager Fertility & CME-Cardiovascular Metabolism Endocrinology