Shaju Backer Email Address

Global Franchise Head * US, UK, Australia and Singapore * Immunology and Oncology

AbbVie works for research and development in biopharmaceutical and biotechnology. They also manufacture biotherapeutics for oncology,immunology etc.

• Global General Manager experience across Oncology and Immunology Franchises• Country General Manager with expertise in change management, post-merger integration and government relations. • Experience working in the US (Domestic and Global HQ), UK, Australia and JAPAC (Japan AsiaPac Region - based in Singapore). • Managed the life cycle of a product portfolio for Japan, based in the US. • Country Management experience managing a CO with A$400Mil in sales in 2009 and with over 400 employees.• Extensive experience negotiating with Department of Health and key Government Policy Makers (Senators, Members of Parliament, Government advisors etc.) to shape future healthcare policies and securing government reimbursement for products.• Lead the Australia and NZ integration of Schering-Plough and Organon Biosciences post merger.• Recipient of multiple Marketing Excellence Awards.• Qualifications: B. Engineering, MBA - International Management (Corporate Finance & International Marketing), MBLaw---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Board Member/Director - Medicines Australia: May 2013 - July 2014Member - Medicines Australia Finance & Audit Committee: May 2013 - July 2014---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Specialties: Country Management, Oncology, Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Market Access - Negotiating and securing reimbursement for highly specialised pharmaceutical products, Global Marketing and Product Launches, Field Force Effectiveness, KOL Development.