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 to follow her journey.

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