by Tony Akiwumi | Oct 29, 2025 | Pharma / Market Access
In boardrooms across Europe and the United States, I have often heard a version of the same question: “How do we make this viable when most patients are in markets that can’t pay Western prices?” Many global companies still lack a model for launching innovative...
by Tony Akiwumi | Oct 29, 2025 | Pharma / Market Access
A decade ago, rare disease development was seen as niche science with limited commercial logic. Today, it sits at the heart of biopharma innovation. Over half of all new drugs approved in recent years target rare or ultra-rare conditions, and large companies are...
by Tony Akiwumi | Oct 28, 2025 | Pharma / Market Access
When I first worked with a small biotech team preparing to launch its first therapy, the energy in the room was electric. The science was extraordinary, the leadership hungry, and the investors impatient. Yet, amid the whiteboard diagrams of trial designs and...
by Tony Akiwumi | Sep 27, 2025 | Personal Growth & Career
At first glance, it sounds almost innocuous. “Your role has been impacted.” Impacted how? A shift in reporting lines? A new set of KPIs? Maybe an expanded scope? But then the meeting ends, the HR script finishes, and the truth settles in. The role hasn’t just been...
by Tony Akiwumi | Sep 27, 2025 | Personal Growth & Career
Success is rarely a solitary endeavour. It’s a mosaic—built from the wisdom, experiences, and generosity of others. Isaac Newton and Nikola Tesla embodied the spirit of lifelong learning, constantly pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation. True learning...
