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Ashraf S.

Healthcare & Pharma Growth Expert | B2B Sales & Marketing | BDM | SaaS

I’m a pharmacist-turned-Business Development leader with over 15 years in healthcare and pharma sales, trusted by global leaders and innovative startups alike to deliver measurable results — not just activity. 📊 What I’ve Delivered? - $1.7B in lifetime sales for global brands like Pfizer, Abbott, GSK, and Novartis - $22M raised for a UK VC to establish Angola’s first generic pharma factory - $2.7M generated for 25+ U.S. startups (SaaS, healthtech, and pharma solutions) - 3x revenue growth for a U.S. peptide manufacturer in just 10 months - 40+ Upwork projects completed with an 80% client retention rate (industry avg: 30–40%) 🚀 What can I do for you? ✅ Business Development & Sales Strategy – GTM plans that convert into real revenue ✅ Lead Generation & Cold Outreach – Apollo.io, Sales Navigator, Instantly.ai (15,000+ verified contacts, including direct numbers to bypass gatekeepers) ✅ SaaS & Pharma Sales Execution – Discovery calls, demos, and deal closing that drives ROI ✅ Fundraising & Pitch Decks – Plans & decks that have secured multi-million investments ✅ Marketing & Brand Support – Campaigns, sales decks, and LinkedIn strategies that boost visibility ✅ Compounding Pharmacies & Wellness Centers Digital Marketing ✅ Strengthen local providers' network (Psychiatry Practices, Compounding Pharmacies, Referral Platforms, and wellness coaches) ✅ Strategize an effective marketing plan for pharmaceutical or supplemental products. ✅ Licensing Support and building connections with enormous global pharmaceutical pharmacies ✅ CROs' relation support and setting up growth strategy ✅ Medical Billing Business Development and setting up a sales funnel to build up connections with small to medium-sized practices nationwide 🌍 Whom I’ve Worked With? From Fortune 500 powerhouses (Pfizer, Abbott, GSK, Novartis) to ambitious healthtech startups (Ready Set Connect SaaS, Health Care Price Tool, Savendor, Amino Pharma, Yolo Clinic, Dr-gummy Dietary Supplement US, Scops.ai, WLC International, Healthstay.io) — I’ve been the bridge between innovation and market success. 📣 Clients Say: “Ashraf did an exceptional job on the business plan for a generic medication factory in Africa. His insights and professionalism were impressive.” – Zayed Bennani “Ashraf is extraordinary! Passionate about healthcare and business growth strategy.” – Vanessa Thomas “Ashraf is AMAZING! A creative problem solver and dedicated professional.” – Jack Stine If you’re tired of wasting resources on sales teams that don’t deliver, or consultants who give you “activity” instead of results — let’s talk. I’ll bring my $1.7B sales experience, $22M fundraising success, and proven track record to grow your business in the healthcare and pharma space. I look forward to our partnership Sincerely Ash

🇪🇬Cairo, Egypt$25/hr100% JSS4.67 (41)Since May 2023
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$6k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#3,812 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#16 / 6,384
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.4k

Last 6 months: $36k

World#31,318 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#315 / 6,384
Total earnings
$171k

Billed in all: $180k

World#19,462 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#144 / 6,384
Per project
$2k

$1.5k in the last 6 months

World#77,485 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#854 / 6,384
Projects, last 6 months
24

Across 27 contracts

30% fixed70% hourly
World#4,386 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#31 / 6,384
Projects in all
86

Across 109 contracts

47% fixed53% hourly
World#33,682 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#426 / 6,384

Earnings, last 30 days

$180k+$1.4k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$178k$179k$180kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 0.21% in Online Market Research

Top 1% in 9 of 13 skills, ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 2Online Market Research971 freelancers · 🇪🇬 #1Top 0.21%
  2. #6Pharmaceutical Industry390 freelancers · 🇪🇬 #1Top 2%
  3. #10Partnership Development346 freelancers · 🇪🇬 #1Top 3%
  4. #14Brochure Design1,986 freelancers · 🇪🇬 #1Top 0.70%
  5. #17Healthcare1,767 freelancers · 🇪🇬 #1Top 0.96%
  6. #20Sales & Marketing3,430 freelancers · 🇪🇬 #1Top 0.58%
  7. #25Cold Calling6,565 freelancers · 🇪🇬 #2Top 0.38%
  8. #48Business Development4,098 freelancers · 🇪🇬 #1Top 1%