Alumni Profile Information - Duong Trong An

Full name: Duong Trong An

Major & Cohort: Pharmacist

Year Graduated: 2020

Current Job Position & Company: Product Manager - Abbott

Key Achievements:

At Abbott: Building upon my in-depth knowledge of pharmacology and research-oriented thinking honed at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Lac Hong University, I have strongly developed and established myself at Abbott Core Diagnostics as a Product Manager. Here, I have translated my expertise into effective commercialization strategies for healthcare products. Managing a complex product portfolio and coordinating across multiple departments to operate large-scale healthcare projects demonstrates my remarkable growth in both management skills and medical expertise within a professional multinational environment.

At Lac Hong University: My studies at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Lac Hong University, served as a crucial springboard, enabling me to achieve proud milestones: graduating with honors to winning first prize in a startup competition. These experiences not only equipped me with professional knowledge but, more importantly, fostered critical thinking and effective networking skills. This is the core foundation that helped me successfully transition into a multinational corporate environment, building a professional work style that enabled me to take on my current Product Manager position at Abbott.

Experience about Lac Hong University: The most valuable thing I gained was the strong supportive ecosystem between the school and the industry. The open approach to training allowed me to encounter real-world problems from a very early stage. This helped me build the ability to coordinate and reconcile the interests of stakeholders—a crucial skill for a manager. I will always appreciate how the school encouraged me to continuously raise my standards to meet the demanding expectations of the medical and pharmaceutical industry.

Message to Current Students: To become a pharmacist, strive for both substance and appearance. Don't be content with just mastering in-depth medical knowledge; that's the solid "substance" that helps you uphold professional ethics. Proactively cultivate strategic thinking, foreign language skills, and communication skills—that's the modern "coat" that will help you confidently step out into the world, conquer management positions at global corporations, and create greater value for the community.

Contact: trongan3917@gmail.com (0947853917)