“It is with great pleasure that I provide a reference for Darren Antaki-Smith, having known him personally and professionally for almost twenty years. Darren is one of those rare individuals who blends critical thinking and a process-oriented brain with creativity, passion and drive. He is unrelenting in his focus on setting and achieving his goals and uses his broad skill set to quickly engage with large and small teams to deliver results. His military experience combined with decades of high-level medical and pharmaceutical sales leadership roles have enabled him to develop a whole-brained approach to the understanding of business challenges. This, coupled with a steadfast commitment to discipline and continued learning and development, have seen him deliver sustainable business outcomes regardless of the setting. Darren’s experience in the medical arena has also sharpened his awareness of safety practice and procedures and make him an ideal candidate for leadership roles within industrial settings in which safety, reliability and efficiency are key. I welcome any enquiry from prospective employers to provide further insight into Darren’s capabilities and to underline his value in any organisation.”
About
I am a seasoned sales professional with an impressive track record spanning over two decades in Primary Care, Allied Health, Medical Technology, and Business Development. My diverse experiences have allowed me to develop a unique synthesis of skills and expertise, with a sharp focus on sales processes and procedures.
Throughout my career, I have worked collaboratively with teams to achieve great outcomes by exploring, capturing, and expanding markets that others may overlook. I am a strategic thinker, skilled at motivating and leading teams, with exceptional planning and organizational abilities.
I am a creative and lateral thinker with strong interpersonal and account management skills. I am network-driven, outcome-focused, and have an unwavering commitment to integrity, passion, and a positive attitude. With a results-driven mindset, I am adaptable and a quick learner, able to tackle any challenge with confidence and ease.
Kindest regards
Darren Antaki-Smith
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What do you do if you miss a deadline in the medical sales industry?
Firstly apologies for the missed deadline and go back to throwing light on the issue to which needs a solution. Solutions are never straight forward and this can highlight the complexities involved in delivering the right outcome. Suggest a new timeline and remember to focus on the outcome being the ultimate focus for you and them!!!
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The Masters Film Festival 24' hosted by Bob Osher is usually a standing-room-only event at the ESCRS meeting and I'm looking forward to sharing my…
The Masters Film Festival 24' hosted by Bob Osher is usually a standing-room-only event at the ESCRS meeting and I'm looking forward to sharing my…
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Teaching cataract surgery to the next generation of eye surgeons is a great privilege. It also encourages me to critically appraise my own surgical…
Teaching cataract surgery to the next generation of eye surgeons is a great privilege. It also encourages me to critically appraise my own surgical…
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The intraocular lens implant may now be routine , but is up there with the greatest of medical discoveries for alleviating human suffering. I love…
The intraocular lens implant may now be routine , but is up there with the greatest of medical discoveries for alleviating human suffering. I love…
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Certificate 4 training, enrolled
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