Gabor Csonka
Project Manager, Drone Pilot
Budaörs
Summary
A highly reliable and strategic MBA-level professional with over 20 years of experience in the medical, pharmaceutical, and technology industries.
Expertise in creating processes, leading projects, and introducing new technologies. Attended the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People training, and driven by the values of reliability, creativity, innovation, precision, loyalty, and persistence.
Top skills include employee training, presentation skills, and organization. Successfully implemented various projects, such as the introduction of ReSTOR intraocular lens and Vabysmo to the Hungarian market, the creation of SOPs, MDR compliance, the introduction of e-Learning, the implementation of Project Management software, and the introduction of remote product application training. Also, a drone pilot.
Language skills include English (business fluency) and Hungarian (native). Experienced with Google Applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MindView, MIRO, Trello, SalesForce and Airtable.
A donor to the Only One Foundation, Migrant's Help Association of Hungary, Compassion International, Malaria No More, and Procongo Foundation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Real Estate Broker and Recruitment Specialist
Duna House Franchise
04.2023 - Current
- Recruitment of new Real Estate Brokers.
- Provided guidance and assisting sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms
- Determined clients' needs and financial abilities to propose solutions that suit them
- Performed comparative market analysis to estimate properties' value
- Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices
Patient Journey Partner
Roche
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Direct accountability for delivering better outcomes for patients, their community, the ecosystem, and the organization, faster
- Partnering closely with all stakeholders
- Coordinating all strategic activities for the flexible pool of Healthcare Professionals and other stakeholders in contact with, determining, and responding to all relevant customer needs
- Ensuring the highest level of service at the hospital level to make the Employer the preferred partner.
Project Manager
Medicontur
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Participation in the development of the ELON intraocular lens (www.elon-iol.com), selecting the optimal technology concept to provide the best result available
- Contributing to the establishment of a Project Management Office, to setting up a Steering Committee and introducing OGSM & 4DX efficiency methods
- Creating Project Management processes
- Leading several Organizational Development projects: Introduction of e-learning to Medicontur as part of the New Corporate Education and Training Policy: creating the framework, structure, processes, and operating team
- Introduction of Project Management software to the company (MindView)
- Supporting MDR preparation (IOL stability testing)
- Creating processes for product life cycle: product launch and phase-out
- Leading a product development project: optical enhancement of a diffractive IOL
- Mentored colleagues and supported Project Management Training.
Senior Marketing Product Manager
Medicontur
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Creating the Product Application team and operational framework (remote training via camera)
- Supporting the Export Sales Team with a new pricing structure and sales toolkit, and creating a new certification program for Distributor Product Specialists
- Supporting the Marketing Team with Product Portfolio management and website content
- IOL constants management
- Operational Team development and Management
- Distributor training, Employee training the sales team
- Participation in Congresses and organization of Wet Labs.
Clinical Application Specialist
Alcon
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Training of Refractive Cataract Surgeons: LenSx femtosecond laser, Verion Image-guided system, ORA intraoperative aberrometer, and LuxOr microscope.
Advanced Technology Manager
Novartis
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Management and Sales of the Advanced Technology portfolio: Multifocal IOLs and the Verion System
Equipment Manager
Novartis
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Sales of the full cataract surgical and diagnostics equipment portfolio
- Organizing WetLabs, Participation in Congresses, Organizing Live Surgeries
Refractive Account Manager
Alcon
01.2011 - 12.2013
- ReSTOR IOL training of cataract surgeons, Management and practice development of Refractive Accounts (premium IOLs and Refractive Lasers), Coaching eye surgeons and Clinic Managers in practice management to foster the patient experience via exploiting patient journey touch-points.
Refractive IOL Specialist
Alcon
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Introduction of ReSTOR IOL to the Hungarian market, ReSTOR IOL training of cataract surgeons.
Marketing Associate Planner
Alcon
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Creating the marketing strategy for IOLs, viscoelastic solutions, BSS, and other disposable instruments for the Hungarian Market.
Key Account Representative
Alcon
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Key Account Management and full portfolio sales in selected top accounts.
Medical Sales Representative, Surgicals
Alcon
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Sales of all surgical portfolios (IOLs, surgical and diagnostic equipment, cataract surgery disposables)
- Organizing Live Surgeries.
Medical Sales Representative
Alcon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Sales of full Alcon portfolio (eye drops, IOLs, equipment, disposables).
Education
MBA - General Management
09.2002 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
09.1990 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Biology Teacher Education
09.1990 - 06.1995
Skills
Employee Trainingundefined
Certification
Drone Pilot
Timeline
Drone Pilot
06-2023
Real Estate Broker and Recruitment Specialist - Duna House Franchise
04.2023 - Current
Mapping & diagramming - Miro
09-2022
Patient Journey Partner - Roche
09.2022 - 03.2023
Lean Six Sigma: Define and Measure Tools - LinkedIn
08-2022
Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools - LinkedIn
08-2022
Become a Six Sigma Yellow Belt - LinkedIn
08-2022
Operational Excellence Foundations - LinkedIn
07-2022
Six Sigma Foundations - LinkedIn
07-2022
Agile Crash Cousre: Agile Project Management
05-2022
Project Manager - Medicontur
12.2020 - 09.2022
Senior Marketing Product Manager - Medicontur
01.2019 - 12.2020
Clinical Application Specialist - Alcon
01.2018 - 12.2018
Advanced Technology Manager - Novartis
01.2017 - 12.2017
Equipment Manager - Novartis
01.2014 - 12.2016
Refractive Account Manager - Alcon
01.2011 - 12.2013
Refractive IOL Specialist - Alcon
01.2008 - 12.2010
Marketing Associate Planner - Alcon
01.2006 - 12.2007
Key Account Representative - Alcon
01.2004 - 01.2006
Corvinus University of Budapest - MBA, General Management
09.2002 - 05.2006
Medical Sales Representative, Surgicals - Alcon
01.1998 - 01.2004
Medical Sales Representative - Alcon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
01.1996 - 01.1998
University of Pécs Faculty of Humanities - Master of Arts, English Language And Literature
09.1990 - 06.1996
University of Pécs Faculty of Sciences - Master of Science, Biology Teacher Education
09.1990 - 06.1995
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