Business Consultant
Open To Work
Steven Lee
Medical Distributor company
Vera Playa,Almeria
53
Years of experience
Dynamic Business Consultant with extremely extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and medical diagnostic business sectors, throughout the breadth of the industry from F2F Sales Representative to Company owner. Total of 16 employer companies and 14 client companies within 8 country bases of operation, including multiple concurrent roles.
Driven by an energetic commitment to business development through innovative solutions and advanced technologies and products and practices.
Passion for language, writing, and continued education, which complements the strong background in consultancy and business management, creating many success stories across diverse roles.
Experienced Business Consultant and former company owner with global expertise in business analysis, strategic planning, and commercial growth.
Cross-cultural partnerships, with decades of experience working within and with Swedish companies operating within Sweden and globally. Collaboration with over 100 companies spread around the world.
Strategic leader with a long record in sales, distribution, and business development across international medical and technical markets. Skilled in profitability analysis, distributor management, and market expansion, with strong communication skills across cultures and stakeholders. Always keen to learn new technological innovations and new skills.
Highly experienced professional with deep strengths in business analysis, strategic thinking, and clear communication.
Adept at working effectively unsupervised, or in small teams, but also able to communicate efficiently as appropriate with team colleagues, stakeholders and clients.
Highly-motivated person with desire to take on new challenges. Enthusiastic, energetic, driven; with strong work ethic and adaptability, and with proven multitasking and time-management skills.
Always keen to contribute to the success, and the successful conclusion, of any project.
Work History
Business Consultant
5 Years 3 Months- Assisted company owner in developing business plan and implementing operational improvements at Ferrer-Pharma Australia.
- Performed profitability analysis to support decision-making.
- Drafted Marketing and Activity Plan to outline strategic initiatives.
- Recommended enhancements to website functionality, improving user experience and engagement.
- Proposed creation of e-Newsletter to clinical target groups
- Coordinated communication and cooperation with Swedish principal.
Business Consultant
5 Years 3 Months- Analyzed competitor products and marketing strategies in key global markets to identify growth opportunities.
- Proposed new product variants to address competitor developments and strengthen market position.
- Formulate innovative marketing strategies to counteract increasing regulatory restrictions
- Conducted a detailed analysis of global competitor manufacturers' and distributors' websites to assess their marketing strategies.
- Conducted thorough analysis of the company's and distributors' websites on a global scale to evaluate performance.
- Propose enhancement of the corporate website
- Formulated tailored communication strategies for clinical target groups, enhancing client engagement and collaboration.
Company Owner
3 Years 2 Months- Negotiated and maintained client relationships with Chemotechnique and Ferrer-Pharma, ensuring ongoing collaboration.
- Negotiated and maintained relationships with previous clients Macro-Array Diagnostics of Austria, Diagenics of UK, and BioDiagnostics of UK, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Identified potential clients through market research to expand consulting services and drive business opportunities.
Company Owner
11 Months- Managed umbrella company with diverse business lines as Business Consultant for 6 UK and overseas medical manufacturing and international distributor companies in allergy, dermatology, and respiratory medicine.
Company Owner / Managing Director
4 Years 4 Months- Own umbrella company to manage lines of business primarily as a Business Consultant to 10 UK and overseas-based medical manufacturing companies and international distributor companies, in the clinical fields of allergy, dermatology and respiratory medicine.
- Supervised daily operations of UK medical supply company, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw regulatory compliance for medical products.
- Facilitated sales discussions with healthcare clients to promote product offerings and secure contracts.
- Developed business strategy for company growth.
- Managed financial records, including budgets, cash flow, invoicing, and payroll.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing on essential materials.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for services rendered.
- Developed and implemented business plan to grow company revenue.
- Participated in conferences and trade shows to promote company products and expand market presence.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor data to inform product development initiatives.
Global Sales & Distribution Director
11 Months- Coordinated collaboration between corporate teams and ±50 external distributors globally to enhance alignment and support.
- Directed global and national sales strategy for this division, driving revenue growth and market penetration.
- Developed Business Plans for the key national distributors around the world
- Facilitated the introduction of new product lines globally
- Managed maintenance and renewal of distributor contracts to ensure continuity and strengthen partnerships.
- Handled the compilation and signature of new cooperation contracts with new distributor partners.
- Maintained reliable supply chains to external partners.
- Facilitated training sessions for distributor staff on product and clinical knowledge.
Managing Director
1 Year 1 MonthDivision Sales Manager
5 Years 9 MonthsBusiness Consultant
2 Years 6 MonthsBusiness Consultant
2 Years 6 MonthsManaging Director
14 Years 8 MonthsVarious Positions
17 Years 1 Month- Marketing & Sales Manager for Pharmacia International of Sweden
- Business Consultant for Pharmacia Pharmaceuticals of Sweden
- Business Consultant for Pharmacia Ophthalmics of Sweden
- Business Consultant for Pharmacia Diagnostics of Sweden
- Business Consultant for Mercodia of Sweden
- Served as EXCOM Member and Advertising Manager, overseeing marketing strategies for Allergy Society of South Africa
- Directed marketing efforts for Laboratory Specialities of South Africa, enhancing brand visibility and outreach
- Co-owner of LabSense (Pty) Ltd of Australia
- Sales Representative for MPS Laboratories of South Africa
- Managed diverse roles across South Africa, contributing to various projects and initiatives
Distributor
1 Year 9 MonthsManaging Director
3 Years 10 MonthsDistributor
1 Year 11 MonthsDivision Manager
10 MonthsBusiness Consultant
10 MonthsProduct Specialist
1 YearDistributor
11 MonthsSabbatical
11 MonthsVarious Positions
9 Years 1 Month- Held multiple roles across Pharmacia companies within various Pharmacia companies whilst living in Sweden for 9 years
- International Regional Sales Manager for Pharmacia Diagnostics International
- Managed allergy product portfolio for Pharmacia Diagnostics International, focusing on market needs and product innovation.
- Led cross-functional projects for Pharmacia Diagnostics, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Oversaw product group for Pharmacia Diagnostics, coordinating efforts across teams to enhance product offerings and market presence.
- Clinical Support Manager for Pharmacia Diagnostics
- Oversaw technical support operations at Pharmacia Diagnostics for Pharmacia Diagnostics
- Led product strategy and development at Pharmacia Diagnostics for Pharmacia Diagnostics
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
2 YearsEducation
- Mastering Claude in Office 365
- 28 day course, with certificate
- Certificate in AI Mastery
- 28 day course
- Teaching English Online
- 80-hour course
- Teaching English As A Foreign Language
- 120 hour course
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
- 4-year Honours course Magna cum Laude undertaken in 3 years
- Grade IIB in Zoology
- The final year specialisation was Physiology and Marine Biology, but the course included the following modules: Embryology, Cell Biology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Human Biology, Immunology, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry, Statistics, Biometry, Applied Mathematics, Botany and more. Note that almost all of the modules had a moderate to strong medical orientation or influence
- Graduated magna cum laude
Diploma - Marketing And Marketing Economics
- One year evening course on Marketing and Marketing Economics, held by the Swedish Marketing Institute, in Swedish language. Included course sections on Business Concepts, Strategic Planning, Organisation, Profitability & Economics, Market Planning, Market Information, Marketing Law, Product Planning, Price-setting, Market Communication, and Personal Selling. Achieved Diploma in Marketing and Marketing Economics, with 5 Honours grades, 6 Pass Grades and 0 Fail Grades. I was the best of the 5 Swedish and Finnish course attendants by our employer Pharmacia.
- Small Business Accounting
- 3 month evening course
- Situation Analysis
- 7 + 1 day course
- Project Management And Administration
- 1 week course, in Swedish language
High School Diploma
- Achieved 2 "A" Level passes,
- Biology - grade B pass
- Chemistry - grade E pass
- Achieved 7 "O" Level passes
- Biology - grade 2 pass
- Chemistry - grade 2 pass
- Physics - grade 3 pass
- English - grade 3 pass
- Use of English - grade 3 pass
- Mathematics - grade 4 pass
- History - grade 6 pass
Skills
Business Analysis
Multiple roles over many years as company owner
managing director
division manager or external consultant
based in several countries
utilizing extensive business experience
which required comprehensive business analysis.
Data analysis and strategic thinking have been cornerstones in my work.
Excellent communication in reporting to employers and clients has been an essential feature of my business operations.
Writing Experience & Expertise
Considerable experience as proofreader
copywriter
creative writer
technical writer
journal & e-journal & book editor
journal & book production editor
etc.
Co-author of 3 medical books
numerous printed medical journals
numerous medical e-journals
and an extensive library of sales promotional and educational material and 2 websites for clinicians.
Ability to Work Independently
Decades of experience in several countries
being self-motivated to work independently
but collaborating closely with employers and client companies.
Proven ability to work in small teams as required.
Languages & Cross-Cultural Communications
English native speaker
expert
level C2.
Swedish language with 9 years in-country use and 40 years subsequent active use.
Spanish - 6 years in-country
limited use.
French - limited use.
Actively worked with over 100 business companies based around the world at various times in my career. Also interacted with KOL and other clinicians
as well as other medical and technical staff in >40 countries globally.
Technology Experience & Expertise
Enthusiastic early adopter of new technologies
and their application in business
including most recently AI applications.
Other Documentation
- A Full unabbreviated 26-page Curriculum vitae is available on request.
- A List of 10 References is also available.
- A list of 20 Quotes from References is also available on request.
- An Excel-based Gantt Chart is available to illustrate the many roles which sometimes overlapped or were concurrent.
- Photographs are available on request of the several books and other publications that were authored or edited or produced.
Timeline
Business Consultant
Medical Distributor company
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
Business Consultant
Medical Product Manufacturer
07.2021 - 10.2026Read More
Company Owner
Steven Lee - Sole Trader Spain
04.2021 - 06.2024Read More
Company Owner
Solsting Medical Ltd (Guernsey)
09.2019 - 08.2020Read More
Company Owner / Managing Director
Solsting Medical Ltd (UK)
05.2015 - 09.2019Read More
Global Sales & Distribution Director
SmartPractice Dermatology
10.2014 - 09.2015Read More
Managing Director
AllergoDerm Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2014Read More
Division Sales Manager
Australasian Medical & Scientific Ltd
11.2008 - 08.2014Read More
Distributor
AlPreTec of Italy
01.2007 - 10.2008Read More
Division Manager
New Zealand Medical & Scientific
12.2005 - 10.2006Read More
Business Consultant
Link Pharmaceuticals
08.2005 - 06.2006Read More
Distributor
Allergy Resources International
01.2005 - 12.2006Read More
Product Specialist
Ebos
09.2004 - 09.2005Read More
Business Consultant
New Zealand Medical & Scientific
05.2003 - 11.2005Read More
Business Consultant
Australian Laboratory Services
05.2003 - 11.2005Read More
Managing Director
LeeMedica Ltd
05.2003 - 03.2007Read More
Distributor
Mekos of Denmark
01.2003 - 12.2003Read More
Sabbatical
Sailing South Africa to New Zealand
06.2002 - 05.2003Read More
Managing Director
LeeMedica cc
06.1987 - 02.2002Read More
Various Positions
Various Employers
01.1985 - 02.2002Read More
Various Positions
Pharmacia companies
11.1975 - 12.1984Read More
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Pharmacia GB
11.1973 - 11.1975Read More
Claude.com
from Mastering Claude in Office 365
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Owlymate
from Certificate in AI Mastery
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TEFL Global
from Teaching English Online
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TEFL Global
from Teaching English As A Foreign Language
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University College of Aberystwyth, Wales
Bachelor of Science from Zoology
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Swedish Marketing Institute
Diploma from Marketing And Marketing Economics
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Gilligan Business School
from Small Business Accounting
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Kepner-Tregoe
from Situation Analysis
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Pharmacia HR Dept
from Project Management And Administration
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Dixie Grammar School
High School Diploma
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