Alaa Fathi Atia has extensive work experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Alaa Fathi started their career as a Senior Resident Doctor at Cairo University Hospitals and then worked as an Oncology and Chest Specialist at various hospitals, including Arab Contractor Hospital and Cairo Medical Center Hospital. Alaa Fathi also served as a Medical Advisor and Senior Head of the Medical and Educational Division at JULPHAR Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, where they led clinical studies, medical training, and advisory boards.
At Julphar-Group, Alaa held several roles, including Business Unit Manager for MEBO and Wound Healing, where they developed and implemented market operations and business plans in 48 markets. Alaa Fathi also served as a Senior Global Marketing Lead, leading the marketing unit for Julphar Generics in various therapeutic segments, including cardiology, pulmonary, virology, diabetes, and DPP4.
In their most recent role at Julphar, Alaa served as a Senior Director for Global Marketing, overseeing multiple divisions including Derma, Gynae, Wound Care, Cardio, Anemia, Diabetes, and CNS. Alaa Fathi was responsible for developing marketing strategies and managing a wide range of brand names and product categories.
Throughout their career, Alaa has demonstrated strong leadership skills and expertise in global marketing, business development, and project management. Alaa Fathi holds an MBA and a PhD, and they are a Chartered Marketer in the UK.
Alaa Fathi Atia MBBch, MBA, PhD, FCIM Chartered Marketer UK has a diverse education history. They have obtained multiple degrees and certificates in various fields of study.
Their education history includes:
- In 2022, Alaa Fathi Atia completed courses and received certificates in Management and Communication Skills from LinkedIn Learning and a Certificate in "Be the Manager People Won't Leave" from LinkedIn Learning Hub in the field of Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration.
- Also in 2022, they completed a Certificate of Completion for Cert Prep PMI Agile Certified Practitioner PMIACP from PMI: Project Management Institute.
- In the same year, they completed a Developing Your Emotional Intelligence Certificate from The PMI: The Project Management Institute, Inc.
- Alaa Fathi Atia attended the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program in 2017-2018, completing the Senior Executive Program - Africa in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.
- They received a Post Graduate Certificate in Wound Healing from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd in 2014-2015.
- Alaa Fathi Atia is a FCIM Chartered Marketer, having completed a marketing degree from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in 2004-2010.
- They also hold an MBA in Marketing from The International University of Missouri (Dubai Campus) from 1998-2000.
- In 2000, they earned a PhD in Healthcare Management from Washington International University's Business School.
- Alaa Fathi Atia obtained a diploma in Clinical Studies: Advanced Research and Analysis from The Center of Advance Research in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in 1999.
- They have two diplomas from the University of Cambridge in Business Management and Sales Management, both obtained in 1998-1999.
- In the field of medicine, Alaa Fathi Atia completed an MSc program study in Chest and Intensive Care from Cairo University in 1992-1995.
- They hold an MBBCH degree in Medicine and Surgery from Cairo University, obtained in 1984-1990.
- Alaa Fathi Atia completed high school education at RAK Secondary School, obtaining a High School Certificate in 1981-1984.
In addition to their degrees and certificates, Alaa Fathi Atia has obtained additional certifications in Business Acumen for Project Managers, Cert Prep: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and Critical Thinking and Problem Solving from LinkedIn. They also hold a PhD in Healthcare Management.
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