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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Languages
Current Position
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Guido Ruffo

Guido Ruffo

Rome

Summary

Pharmaceutical professional with extensive expertise in the pharma sector, specializing in GLP-1 therapies, diabetes, and obesity management. Educational background in Scientific Information on Drugs providing a strong focus on organic chemistry, marketing authorization, and clinical trials. Passionate about international healthcare, demonstrated by pursuit of a 5-year Pharma degree in English, living abroad, and developing bilingual proficiency. Co-founder of a start-up focused on digital marketing, content strategy, and business development, gaining valuable experience in these areas. Experienced pharmacist with a strong foundation in drug dispensation and regulatory compliance. Well-versed in Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and social media platforms, combining analytical thinking with a strategic, patient-centric approach to healthcare solutions. Currently serving as an Obesity Account Specialist at Novo Nordisk, leading new business setup in gynecology and internal medicine, driving market expansion, stakeholder engagement, and scientific education. Previously specialized in GLP-1 drugs for diabetes care, ensuring accurate scientific communication and product adoption among healthcare professionals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Obesity Account Specialist

Novo Nordisk
01.2025 - Current


  • Leading the business setup in a new, unexplored market, focusing on gynecology and internal medicine.
    • Establishing relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to drive obesity awareness and treatment adoption.
    • Providing scientific and medical education on obesity management and GLP-1 therapies.
    • Developing and executing strategic commercial initiatives to expand market presence.
    • Collaborating cross-functionally to align medical, marketing, and market access strategies.
    • Analyzing market trends and competitor activities to optimize business growth.

Diabetes Product Specialist

Novo Nordisk
05.2021 - 01.2025
  • Specialized in GLP-1 receptor agonists, providing in-depth scientific and clinical support to healthcare professionals.

• Built and maintained relantioships with KOLs and HCPs.
• Drove GLP-1 product adoption through strategic business development.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, medical, and market access teams to optimize GLP-1-focused commercial strategies.
• Analyzed market trends, competitor activity, and prescribing behaviors to enhance GLP-1 drug positioning and sales performance.

Pharmacist

Farmacia Cipro di Tito Maria Serraino
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Drug dispensation
  • Preparation and management of prescriptive orders
  • Stock management and inventory
  • Electronic prescription handling
  • Ad hoc preparation of galenical formulations
  • Customer/client relationship
  • Business management and strategic planning
  • Marketing strategy
  • Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by answering questions and addressing concerns about medications in a timely manner.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers through clear communication and empathy.
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.

Co-Founder

Beautytun LLC
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • Design an online store
  • Launch products
  • Business management
  • Strategic planning
  • Advertising
  • Customer Service
  • Supply chain
  • Digital Marketing Strategy

Pharmacist Assistant

Farmacia Cipro di Tito Maria Serraino
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Drug dispensation
  • Preparation and management of prescriptive orders
  • Stock management and inventory
  • Electronic prescription handling
  • Ad hoc preparation of galenical formulations
  • Customer/client relationship
  • Business management and strategic planning
  • Marketing strategy
  • Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by answering questions and addressing concerns about medications in a timely manner.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers through clear communication and empathy.

Assistant Director Of Pharmacy

Azienda Speciale Multiservizi Farmacia n.3
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Business management and strategic planning
  • Communication/engagement with staff and departments heads
  • Management of Pharmacy workforce
  • Quality outcomes
  • Drug dispensation
  • Preparation and management of prescriptive orders
  • Stock management and inventory
  • Electronic prescription handling
  • Ad hoc preparation of galenical formulations
  • Customer/client relationship

Education

State Exam for the qualification to the profession of Pharmacist -

University of Rome Tor Vergata
12.2020

Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD -

University of Rome Tor Vergata
12.2020

Supplementary Course in Authorization of Medicinal Products in the Eu -

University of Rome Tor Vergata
12.2020

Supplementary Course in Clinical Trials -

University of Rome Tor Vergata
12.2020

Informazione Scientifica sul Farmaco e dei Prodotti della Salute -

University of Camerino
12.2017

Skills

    Business Development: New market setup, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and relationship management with KOLs
    Scientific Engagement & Training: Medical education, workshops, advisory boards for HCPs
    Commercial Strategy: Cross-functional collaboration with marketing, medical affairs, and market access
    Market & Competitor Analysis: Industry trends, competitor activities, treatment adoption
    Soft Skills: Strong strategic thinking and decision making approach, problem-solving, adaptability and resilience in dynamic markets

  • Financial & Performance Management: Budgeting, forecasting, and tracking key performance indicators to measure success
  • Communication & Negotiation: Strong ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders
  • Technical & Digital Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM tools, data analysis, and social media marketing

Certification

  • C1 Advanced English
  • European Computer Driving Licence
  • Project Management: Healthcare

Languages

Inglese
italiano

Current Position

Obesity Account Specialist at Novo Nordisk

Additional Information

Open to be relocated

Timeline

Obesity Account Specialist

Novo Nordisk
01.2025 - Current

Diabetes Product Specialist

Novo Nordisk
05.2021 - 01.2025

Pharmacist

Farmacia Cipro di Tito Maria Serraino
10.2020 - 05.2021

Pharmacist Assistant

Farmacia Cipro di Tito Maria Serraino
10.2019 - 03.2020

Co-Founder

Beautytun LLC
06.2019 - 11.2020

Assistant Director Of Pharmacy

Azienda Speciale Multiservizi Farmacia n.3
12.2016 - 03.2017

Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD -

University of Rome Tor Vergata

Supplementary Course in Authorization of Medicinal Products in the Eu -

University of Rome Tor Vergata

Supplementary Course in Clinical Trials -

University of Rome Tor Vergata

Informazione Scientifica sul Farmaco e dei Prodotti della Salute -

University of Camerino

State Exam for the qualification to the profession of Pharmacist -

University of Rome Tor Vergata
Guido Ruffo