Faisal Alissa

Faisal Alissa is a seasoned professional in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Saudi Transformation Associate Director and Head of Public Sales Operations at AstraZeneca since January 2021. In this role, Faisal strategically manages tenders and key accounts to enhance sales operations and develop growth strategies, while also leading initiatives to establish AstraZeneca's Regional Headquarters in Saudi Arabia. Prior experience includes a position as Strategic Account Manager at Johnson & Johnson from 2018 to 2020, focusing on senior-level relationship development and driving revenue through new corporate agreements. Faisal also held roles at Boehringer Ingelheim between 2015 and 2018, starting as Regional Sales Manager and previously serving as Key Account Manager, and began a career at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Medical Sales Representative from 2012 to 2015. Faisal holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacoeconomics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from King Saud University.