Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Cindy Appiah-Bosompem

Accra

Summary

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology graduate with experience as a Medical Sales Representative and Clinical Team Lead at East Cantonments Pharmacy. Passionate about exploring epigenetic regulation in cancer therapies and advancing healthcare through research. Possessing a unique blend of academic knowledge and practical experience, driven to contribute to impactful research in addressing global health challenges.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Sales Representative/Clinical Team Lead (BD-MDS)

East Cantonment Pharmacy Ltd
06.2021 - Current

Monitor the day-to-day commercial performance of each account within a portfolio

  • Work with medical teams on smooth implementation and operation of new products.
  • Conduct informative presentations for physicians and other healthcare professionals, enhancing the understanding of product benefits and features.
  • Increase sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets of 3 million Cedis through strong relationship building and product knowledge.
  • Developing key relationships with medical professionals, leading to consistent referrals and increased customer base.
  • Boosted sales performance by 35% in 2023 through effective negotiation skills, customizing pricing plans according to client budgets while maintaining profitability.

Medical Sales Representative

Philips Pharmaceuticals
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Marketed Duphaston and Brufen from Abbot Laboratories.
  • Monitored competitor activity and competitor products
  • Analyzed market to identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships with hospitals, medical centers and primary provider physicians
  • Completed thorough competitor analysis to understand market trends and identify areas of opportunity for growth.
  • Implemented diverse marketing and promotional strategies to enhance brand performance in target markets. Increased brand performance in a new region by 15%.
  • Collaborated closely with two sales team members to reach collective goals, sharing best practices and techniques for success.

Assistant Data Entry Supervisor (National Service Person)

The African Collaborating Center for Pharmacovigilance
09.2018 - 08.2019

Identified wrongly reported cases and sent in reports to the FDA.

  • Together with the board and colleagues, Pharmacovigilance training was conducted for 13 persons.
  • Assisted in projects e.g., Post authorization studies for some medicinal products in Ghana by entering data into the FDA's safety watch system.
  • Provided daily supervision, feedback and oversight to direct reports.
  • Reduced data entry errors, ensuring thorough verification of entered information against source documents.
  • Oversaw timely completion of projects by setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, and addressing any roadblocks or personal issues.

Lab Assistant (Intern)

Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Helped on project that concentrated on determining water quality from different sources in Central Region of Ghana
  • Reduced long experiment time by 30% by preparing agar medium prior to day of culture.
  • Cultivated strong attention to detail through precise measurements and calculations during experimental procedures.
  • Contributed to accurate results by preparing samples and reagents for various tests.
  • Increased lab safety by adhering to strict protocols and guidelines during experiments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
05.2018

West African Secondary School Certificate - General Science

Ghana National College
Cape Coast
06.2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Word/Excel/Word
  • Proactive
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Building client relationships
  • Strategic account planning
  • Market research
  • CRM software management

References

  • Dr Foster Kyei, University of Cape Coast
  • Prof Aaron Asare Tetteh, University of Cape Coast
  • Dr Amin Coker, Greater Accra Regional Hospital

Hobbies and Interests

  • Journaling
  • Reading

Volunteer Experience

  • Committee Member, Ghana Science Association, Cape Coast/Accra, Greater Accra, 11/2017, 11/2018, Participated in the world Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness (AMR) campaign, a WHO initiative to fight the abuse of antibiotics in 2017 at the University of Cape Coast and again in 2018 at Central University, University of Ghana Business School and Madina Zongo Junction, Accra.
  • Choir Treasurer, University of Cape Coast GHAMSU Choir, 09/2015, 05/2017, Ensured that appropriate financial systems were in place and followed i.e., payment of dues, use of tally cards., Recommended and implemented 'Chinese sales' which increased the choir's finances by about 30%.

Timeline

Medical Sales Representative/Clinical Team Lead (BD-MDS)

East Cantonment Pharmacy Ltd
06.2021 - Current

Medical Sales Representative

Philips Pharmaceuticals
09.2020 - 06.2021

Assistant Data Entry Supervisor (National Service Person)

The African Collaborating Center for Pharmacovigilance
09.2018 - 08.2019

Lab Assistant (Intern)

Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
06.2017 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

University of Cape Coast

West African Secondary School Certificate - General Science

Ghana National College
Cindy Appiah-Bosompem