119 - 🎙 Navigating the Complex World of Rare Diseases - Selen Akmenek
Selen is the Brand Manager at Sanofi for the Turkey, Iran, and Levant markets, specializing in rare diseases. She is a 2021 graduate of the MIT Leadership and Innovation Bootcamp and has built a dynamic career in the pharmaceutical industry, drawing from global experiences in France, the US, and Spain. Selen’s passion for innovation, cross-cultural understanding, and patient advocacy is evident in her approach to brand management and her ongoing commitment to professional and personal development.
💡 What You’ll Learn from Selen's Journey:
🔸Embracing Cross-Cultural Experiences: Selen underscores the value of engaging with multiple cultures, both for personal growth and for developing empathy and adaptability in business.
🔸Focusing on Real Needs: She advocates always keeping the underlying need or problem at the center of any project or entrepreneurial endeavor, rather than being blinded by solutions or routines.
🔸Strategic Adaptability & Prioritization: Selen shares how proper prioritization, staying flexible, and being willing to pivot, both professionally and personally, are crucial for sustained impact and work-life balance.
🔸Leadership through Inclusivity & Humility: She believes that effective leaders practice inclusivity, genuinely care for their teams, and lead with humility, always striving for continuous learning and authentic connection.
You can connect with Selen on LinkedIn ( / selenakmenek ) to follow her journey.
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