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Yossi Sammy MD, MBA

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VP, Head, Medical Affairs International at Alcon
📍 Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

Yossi Sammy is a global medical affairs executive with over 20 years of experience leading scientific strategy in ophthalmology and rare diseases for Alcon. His expertise, backed by an MD and MBA, spans the APAC, EMEA, and North American markets, driving clinical and cross-functional excellence.

He is passionate about professional development, having completed a "Coaching for Results" certification. Yossi actively engages with his professional community, demonstrated by his attendance at major industry events like the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) conference.

Unique fact: His career seamlessly integrates medical affairs, clinical development, and regulatory engagement across three different continents.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
VP, Head, Medical Affairs International
Job Level
Senior
Location
Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Global Medical Strategy
As VP, Head of Medical Affairs International, he has over 20 years of experience developing scientific strategy across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
Ophthalmology Innovation
He leads teams in the ophthalmology space at Alcon and actively participates in industry conferences like ESCRS to stay current on advancements.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
VP, Head, Medical Affairs International
Alcon
2-2019 - 6-2022
Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead ,Acute Care and Oncology, Nestle Health Science
Nestlé Health Science
4-2016 - 1-2019
Europe Medical Affairs Director
BD
7-2014 - 4-2016
Global Medical Affairs Director Ibis Bioscience
Abbott
3-2012 - 6-2014
International Business Leader
Roche Diagnostics Europe
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Education
1999 - 2001
MBA
University of Southern Queensland
1995 - 2000
MD
University of the Witwatersrand
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