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Tony Toks Bafunke Akiwumi

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International Market Access & Value at Bristol Myers Squibb
📍 Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Tony is a pharmaceutical market access strategist at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 20 years of experience shaping drug development and launch strategy. Described by colleagues as innovative, strategic, and passionate, he holds a DBA from Kingston University and is dedicated to accelerating patient access to innovative medicines.

As an author, Tony translates the complexities of the pharmaceutical world into engaging and often humorous narratives. His writing aims to equip industry executives with fresh perspectives and practical tools, reflecting a deep-seated mission to drive meaningful change through storytelling and fresh ideas.

He is the author of a satirical book, "Egbert Floppercough and the Chronicles of Pharma, " which uses funny, true-to-life stories to explore why medicines face delays in reaching patients.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
International Market Access & Value
Location
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
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Market Access Innovation
Central to his career, he focuses on overcoming barriers to ensure innovative medicines reach patients across international markets, a passion reflected in his multiple strategic roles.
Future of Pharma
He actively discusses reimagining the pharmaceutical industry, questioning legacy systems, and advocating for patient-centric metrics and AI-driven development to create a more equitable future.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
International Market Access & Value
Bristol Myers Squibb
4-2024 - 11-2024
Value & Access expert MEA
Bristol Myers Squibb
8-2023 - 1-2024
Director, ICON MAx, CEETII
Bristol Myers Squibb
9-2014 - 9-2020
Innovation, Market Access & Commercialisation Strategy Consultant
Kasocio Limited
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Education
2004 - 2007
DBA (3 years)
Kingston University
2004 - 2006
Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Management Theory
Kingston University
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