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Su Aan Goon

Su Aan Goon

Commercial Pharmaceutical Leader
Selangor

Summary

Commercial pharmaceutical executive with over 25 years of leadership experience driving sustainable business growth across Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Proven track record in P&L leadership, portfolio management, commercialization, and market access across specialty and primary care. Recognized for leading organizational transformation, integrating teams through change, and delivering strong commercial performance in complex healthcare environments. An inclusive leader who builds high-performing organizations through strategic stakeholder engagement, financial discipline, and a culture of collaboration, accountability, and integrity.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Unit Director, Respiratory & Immunology

AstraZeneca Sdn Bhd
04.2025 - 04.2026

· Led the Respiratory & Immunology portfolio across launch and established brands in specialty and primary care.

· Successfully launched a new COPD inhaled therapy, delivering 102% of Year 1 target, and secured MOH listing within 18 months of commercialization.

· Accelerated portfolio performance through 24% Asthma volume growth and 33% biologic growth, outperforming market growth despite a competitive environment.

· Stabilized commercial operations and aligned team execution following organizational restructuring within three months of joining.

Head, In-market Brands

Novartis Corporation, M) Sdn Bhd
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Led the In-Market Brands business representing approximately 70% of Novartis Malaysia's revenue, overseeing established brands, strategic launches and Key Account Management.
  • Delivered successful tender strategies despite increasing generic competition and evolving healthcare policies.
  • Unified three commercial teams into a high-performing organization, achieving 111% of target with 12% growth in 2022, followed by 103% of target after the global organizational transformation.
  • Improved commercial effectiveness through resource optimization, strategic prioritization and cross-functional business partnering.

Franchise Head

Novartis Corporation, M) Sdn Bhd
04.2019 - 07.2022

· Led the Ophthalmology and Respiratory franchises, delivering sustained business growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic and MOH funding constraints.

· Successfully launched Pagenax, Enerzair and Atectura, while driving continued growth across established Respiratory and Retina portfolios.

· Repositioned the Retina portfolio to support strategic investment, leading the team to win the 2020 Global Lucentis Championship for the highest market share gain.

· Delivered award-winning commercial excellence, with the Respiratory franchise receiving the Top Brand Award (2019) and four awards in the 2020 Novartis Win as One Challenge.

· Integrated teams from different franchise cultures into a cohesive, high-performing organization during a period of strategic transformation.

Business Unit Director

Merck Sharp & Dohme (M) Sdn Bhd
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Led MSD's largest Cardiovascular & Metabolic business across Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
  • Delivered 105% of budget across the cluster, with Malaysia achieving 6% growth despite challenging market dynamics, including tender losses and generic competition.
  • Restored momentum for the Atozet launch following supply disruption while growing the Diabetes portfolio by 9% in a highly competitive market.
  • Integrated commercial teams and led organizational restructuring to improve collaboration and execution.

Marketing Manager

Merck Sharp & Dohme (M) Sdn Bhd
06.2014 - 02.2018
  • Led the Diabetes and Hypertension franchises, consistently exceeding annual business targets and delivering sustainable growth.
  • Recognized with the Marketing Excellence Award (2014) and Merck Leader of the Year (2017) for outstanding commercial leadership.
  • Built an award-winning marketing team, with the Diabetes franchise receiving the Marketing Excellence Award for four consecutive years (2015–2018).
  • Drove digital transformation in commercial marketing, achieving global recognition for innovation and customer engagement.

Business Manager

Merck Sharp & Dohme (M) Sdn Bhd
05.2012 - 06.2014

· Led the Neuroscience and Neuromuscular business, delivering sustained double-digit growth while leading a high-performing sales and marketing team.

· Received Merck Leader of the Year (2013) and Marketing Excellence Awards (2012 & 2014) in recognition of commercial and leadership excellence.

· Recognized as the Asia Pacific subject matter expert for Neuromuscular marketing, supporting regional affiliates including Vietnam.

· Introduced innovative customer engagement through the company's 1st live surgical transmission workshop.

Senior Product Manager

GlaxoSmithKline (M) Sdn Bhd
10.2010 - 04.2012
  • Led the Neurosciences portfolio, successfully launching ReQuip PD within four months of joining and expanding market access through public and private sector initiatives.
  • Recognized for strong performance with expanded responsibility for the Arixtra portfolio and leadership of the Neurosciences Product Manager.

Product Manager / Executive

sanofi-aventis (M) Sdn Bhd
01.2005 - 09.2010
  • Led the Aprovel cardiovascular portfolio, delivering sustained double-digit growth through strategic brand management and commercialization.
  • Successfully launched CoAprovel and led the pre-launch strategy for Multaq.
  • Advanced market access by securing the first ARB AKK listing for Aprovel while contributing to national clinical practice guideline development.
  • Built strong partnerships with healthcare professionals and professional societies through national disease awareness and scientific engagement initiatives.

Product Specialist

Boots Trading & sanofi-aventis (M) Sdn Bhd
05.1999 - 12.2004
  • Built a strong commercial foundation managing diverse therapeutic portfolios across public and private healthcare sectors.
  • Consistently achieved sales targets while developing extensive experience in stakeholder engagement across MOH, MOE and private healthcare institutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Community Health

University Putra Malaysia
Malaysia
01.1999

Skills

Strategic commercial planning

Business Unit Leadership

Product Launches & Lifecycle Management

Market access strategy

Investment portfolio management

Strategic restructuring

Timeline

Business Unit Director, Respiratory & Immunology

AstraZeneca Sdn Bhd
04.2025 - 04.2026

Head, In-market Brands

Novartis Corporation, M) Sdn Bhd
08.2022 - 03.2025

Franchise Head

Novartis Corporation, M) Sdn Bhd
04.2019 - 07.2022

Business Unit Director

Merck Sharp & Dohme (M) Sdn Bhd
02.2018 - 01.2019

Marketing Manager

Merck Sharp & Dohme (M) Sdn Bhd
06.2014 - 02.2018

Business Manager

Merck Sharp & Dohme (M) Sdn Bhd
05.2012 - 06.2014

Senior Product Manager

GlaxoSmithKline (M) Sdn Bhd
10.2010 - 04.2012

Product Manager / Executive

sanofi-aventis (M) Sdn Bhd
01.2005 - 09.2010

Product Specialist

Boots Trading & sanofi-aventis (M) Sdn Bhd
05.1999 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Community Health

University Putra Malaysia
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