Oktay Akkus
Zurich
Summary
With a robust track record spanning 12 years in pharmaceutical industry and 5 years in clinical practice, bring a wealth of multinational experience to the table, having served in pivotal roles such as Head of Medical Affairs, Clinical Medical Regulatory Quality Director, and Senior Director of Medical Affairs Excellence. My expertise is deeply rooted in the therapeutic areas of diabetes, obesity, CV and rare diseases, where l've honed my skills and contributed to significant advancements.
My core competencies lie in driving medical affairs excellence and launch success, leveraging medical insights for strategic development, and implementing metrics and measurements to optimize medical affairs performance. I am adept at ensuring
organizational readiness and embracing digitalization within the healthcare sphere.
My leadership style is authentic, visionary, and highly adaptable, proven through successful management across diverse cultures and business models.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Director
Novo Nordisk
07.2021 - Current
- Global head to Medical Affairs Excellence for Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Championed Field Medical Frontline Excellence initiatives across globally
- Pioneered innovative frameworks for medical insights; collection, analysis, and generation.
- Advanced the evolution of Medical CRM and Omnichannel Engagement (OCE) platforms
- Directed the creation of performance metrics and measurement tools for Medical Frontline.
- Fostered Field Medical Frontline capability development internationally.
- Successfully orchestrated the launch of once-weekly diabetes treatment.
- Integral member of the Global Publication and Core Medical Working Group
CMRQ Director
Novo Nordisk
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Head of scientific operations including medical affairs, regulatory, clinical operations, quality and pharmacovigilance, comprising over 30 professionals.
- Pioneered the establishment of field medical affairs team, fostering a synergistic business model within organization..
- Amassed expertise in managing a portfolio encompassing diabetes, obesity, and rare diseases.
- Successfully directed the launch of Semaglutide OW (Ozempic) for the treatment of diabetes.
- Innovated medical education delivery through alternative platforms for healthcare professionals.
- Orchestrated the national rollout of a multichannel digital engagement platform.
- Implemented medical CRM system across the affiliate, enhancing stakeholder relations.
- Initiated structured insight generation project to inform strategic decision-making.
- Significantly accelerated registration approval processes for groundbreaking medicines.
CMR Director
Novo Nordisk
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Head of Scientific Operations including Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Patient Support, and Education departments, leading a dynamic team of over 25 professionals!
- Successfully launched innovative treatments for diabetes, obesity and bleeding disorders.
- Pioneered the 'Diabetes Journey' Launch, a smartphone digital health application recognized globally as a best practice initiative
- Developed and implemented regional treatment algorithms via advisory boards, enhancing patient access to innovative treatments.
- Active member of Novo Nordisk Global Medical Insight Project, contributing to international medical strategies.
- Established various Patient Education & Support Program including Call Center, Diabetes Pen Educator Team, Diabetes Buses, Diabetes Nurse Program, Obesity Club (shared as best practice in the region)
Head of Medical Affairs
Novo Nordisk
01.2014 - 07.2016
Medical Advisor
Novo Nordisk
02.2012 - 01.2014
Internal Medicine Specialist MD
Istanbul Medeniyet University
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Specialized in Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Hematology within Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine Resident MD
Istanbul Medeniyet University
07.2006 - 02.2011
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Istanbul University
Turkey08.2004
Skills
Leadership
Medical Excellence
Medical Affairs Digitalization (CRM, MCE)
Launch Excellence
Medical Education
Data Generation
Clinical Operation
Regulatory
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Senior Medical Director
Novo Nordisk
07.2021 - Current
CMRQ Director
Novo Nordisk
03.2020 - 07.2021
CMR Director
Novo Nordisk
08.2016 - 03.2020
Head of Medical Affairs
Novo Nordisk
01.2014 - 07.2016
Medical Advisor
Novo Nordisk
02.2012 - 01.2014
Internal Medicine Specialist MD
Istanbul Medeniyet University
01.2011 - 02.2012
Internal Medicine Resident MD
Istanbul Medeniyet University
07.2006 - 02.2011
M.D. - Medicine
Istanbul University
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