Omar AlAqeel
Founder
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Professional Summary
Omar AlAqeel is a healthcare business and commercial professional with over 20 years of progressive experience across healthcare management, medical technology, supply chain, business development, government sales, procurement, contract management, and regulatory affairs in Saudi Arabia. He specializes in healthcare business operations, strategic partnerships, market expansion, government tenders, supplier negotiations, medical equipment procurement, and SFDA compliance. He has also founded healthcare consulting ventures focused on supporting organizations entering and expanding within the Saudi and GCC healthcare markets.
Professional Experience
Aug 2026 – Present
Founder
Vertex Healthcare Services Saudi
- Founded VERTEX Healthcare Services in Riyadh | providing healthcare planning and consulting services | and supporting organizations in improving healthcare quality
- efficiency
- and sustainability.
- Developing healthcare business strategies | operational advisory solutions | and growth opportunities to optimize financial performance and patient care.
- Leading strategic initiatives focused on healthcare business development | operational improvement | market expansion | and long-term organizational growth.
Jan 2023 – Aug 2026
Business Contracts & Tender Manager
Dr. Mohammad Alfagih Hospital
- Managed business contracts and healthcare tender activities | coordinated with internal departments and external stakeholders | and supported commercial decision-making.
- Led contract negotiations | tender management | supplier coordination | and commercial processes to support hospital operations and business objectives.
- Contributed to business development and strategic growth through effective contract management | tender processes | and stakeholder relationships.
Nov 2021 – Jan 2023
Customer Relations Manager
Dr. Mohammad Alfagih Hospital
- Managed customer relations activities | addressed service requirements | and coordinated with internal teams to enhance the customer experience.
- Handled customer-related processes | stakeholder communication | issue resolution | and relationship management across hospital operations.
- Supported organizational objectives by strengthening customer relationships | improving service coordination | and contributing to operational efficiency.
Mar 2018 – Nov 2021
Purchase Specialist
Dr. Mohammad Alfagih Hospital
- Supported the establishment of hospital operations as one of the initial employees | managed procurement of medical equipment
- systems
- furniture
- and project requirements | and coordinated end-to-end purchasing activities.
- Managed supplier negotiations | purchasing contracts | payment terms | and product quality while handling procurement exceeding SAR 100 million.
- Coordinated supply chain and procurement requirements for major hospital projects | developed supplier relationships | and supported the successful establishment of hospital facilities and operations.
Oct 2016 – Feb 2018
Founder
IWMCKSA
- Provided consulting services to companies seeking to enter the medical business in Saudi Arabia and the GCC | supported market exploration | and identified business opportunities.
- Assisted healthcare companies with regulatory registrations | distributor identification | market entry planning | and local business development.
- Developed strategic consulting relationships | supported international companies entering the Saudi healthcare market | and facilitated commercial expansion opportunities.
Sep 2014 – Aug 2016
Government Sales Manager
Tafarod Medical Company
- Managed government healthcare sales activities | developed business opportunities | and coordinated with government healthcare entities and procurement stakeholders.
- Supported government tender processes | customer relationship management | sales planning | and commercial negotiations.
- Contributed to business development and expansion within the Saudi healthcare market.
Feb 2014 – Sep 2014
Sales Manager of Wound Care & DF Department
Ozone World Co. Ltd
- Managed sales activities for wound care and diabetic foot products | developed customer relationships | and identified new business opportunities.
- Supported market development | product sales strategies | customer engagement | and commercial activities within the healthcare sector.
- Contributed to the development of the wound care market segment in Saudi Arabia | supporting new business opportunities | and expanding product reach.
Education & Certifications
Academic History
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
2015 – 2019
Professional Certs
Core Competencies
Business Development
Supply Chain Management
Strategic Planning
Contract Negotiation
Healthcare Management
Commercial Operations
Tender Management
Contract Management
Procurement
Medical Equipment Procurement
Government Sales
Government Relations
Healthcare Consulting
Market Expansion
Business Strategy
Supplier Management
Vendor Management
Strategic Partnerships
Regulatory Affairs
SFDA Compliance
Healthcare Technology
Medical Equipment
Laboratory Services
Wound Care
Customer Relations
Sales Management
Purchasing
Market Entry Strategy
Commercial Negotiations
Financial Planning
Operational Management
Stakeholder Management
Business Advisory
Healthcare Operations
Tender Processes
Government Tenders
International Business Development
GCC Market Expansion