Akrivi Antonakopoulou
Athens
Summary
Results-driven Medical Manager with expertise in clinical study management, scientific communication, and stakeholder engagement. Experience in cross-functional collaboration and budget management, ensuring compliance and operational integrity. Former roles as Medical Advisor and Medical Science Liaison involved building relationships with key opinion leaders. Previous experience as Product Marketing Manager focused on market analysis and promotional strategy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Manager N&I
Merck S.A
07.2024 - Current
- Led medical strategy and executed key scientific events and initiatives to enhance stakeholder engagement.
- Strengthened product positioning through targeted scientific engagement and actionable insights.
- Managed and supported clinical studies, facilitating data generation and publication efforts.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to align medical activities with business objectives.
- Ensured compliance, operational excellence, and effective budget management.
- Coached and developed team members to enhance performance and impact.
Medical Advisor N&I
Merck S.A
Athens, GREECE
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered scientific exchange with key opinion leaders through presentations and peer-to-peer interactions.
- Executed medical events (advisory boards, symposia, educational programs) that facilitated knowledge exchange among 100+ healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to support product strategy and medical initiatives.
- Supported clinical studies by coordinating site activation and optimising patient enrollment processes.
- Ensured operational excellence through full compliance in training, customer relationship management, and medical processes.
- Contributed to scientific data dissemination to strengthen product positioning
Medical Science Liaison N&I
Merck S.A
Athens
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Established relationships with key opinion leaders through regular scientific interactions and presentations, enhancing engagement and collaboration.
- Provided scientific education through hospital presentations, small group meetings, and medical events, improving stakeholder understanding and awareness.
- Coordinated clinical trials with investigators, achieving high patient recruitment and facilitating successful study execution.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with the commercial team to support strategic initiatives.
- Assisted in planning satellite symposia and creating digital medical communications.
- Ensured full compliance with training, CRM systems, and medical information processes.
Product Marketing Manager
Bayer
Athens
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed promotional budget to enhance marketing effectiveness
- Executed localisation of global campaign while adhering to ethics and compliance codes
- Delivered scientific support and product training to empower Sales Team
- Gathered insights on Greek market competitors through building strong relationships with KOLs
Medical Sales Representative
Bayer
Athens
02.2006 - 03.2016
- Achieved sales targets consistently by employing effective territory management and strategic planning.
- Increased sales and revenue growth through sales of [Product].
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key decision-makers in the healthcare sector.
- Promoted medical products for thrombosis, hypertension, and antibiotic treatments across hospital and retail markets to enhance patient care.
Cross-sell manager
New Day
03.2002 - 01.2005
- Marketed facial and body cosmetic products to enhance customer engagement and drive sales in retail environments
Education
Master's degree - Epidemiology
Hellenic Open University
Athens10-2023
NVQ Level 3 - Business English
The American College of Greece
Athens01-2019
Bachelor's degree - Biology/Biological Sciences
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Thessaloniki01-2005
Skills
- Medical Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical strategy
- Study management
- Budget management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Scientific education
- Scientific communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Data analysis
- Product positioning
- Team development
- Presentation skills
Certification
- Building Self-Confidence
- Speaking Confidently and Effectively
- Improving Your Thinking
- Digital Marketing
- Working with Difficult People
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/akriviantonakopoulou
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Medical Manager N&I
Merck S.A
07.2024 - Current
Medical Advisor N&I
Merck S.A
07.2023 - 06.2024
Medical Science Liaison N&I
Merck S.A
06.2019 - 07.2023
Product Marketing Manager
Bayer
04.2016 - 01.2019
Medical Sales Representative
Bayer
02.2006 - 03.2016
Cross-sell manager
New Day
03.2002 - 01.2005
Master's degree - Epidemiology
Hellenic Open University
NVQ Level 3 - Business English
The American College of Greece
Bachelor's degree - Biology/Biological Sciences
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)