Waleed A.
About Waleed A.
Waleed A. serves as the Executive Director of Market Access at Accord BioPharma, where he has led the introduction of the company's biosimilar portfolio to the US market since 2020. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Coherus BioSciences, Amgen, and Pfizer.
Work at Accord
Waleed A. serves as the Executive Director of Market Access at Accord BioPharma, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has led the introduction of the Accord Biosimilar portfolio to the US market. His responsibilities include overseeing payer market accounts and driving both top- and bottom-line growth. Waleed has played a key role in developing new go-to-market strategies and sales channel promotions, contributing to the company's expansion in competitive markets.
Previous Experience
Before joining Accord BioPharma, Waleed A. held several significant roles in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Coherus BioSciences as the Director of National Accounts from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Amgen, where he held positions including Regional Medical Liaison and Corporate Account Manager. He also worked at Pfizer as an Account Manager for Biosimilars and as Interim Director of Regional and Federal Accounts in 2018. His early career included roles at PHARMASOURCE HEALTHCARE, INC, where he served as Director of HMO Accounts and Director of Operations.
Education and Expertise
Waleed A. has a robust educational background in pharmacy and law. He earned a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Samford University. He also completed a Residency in Managed Care Pharmacy. Additionally, he holds a Juris Doctor from Birmingham School of Law and a Master of Laws (LLM) in Health Law with a focus on Compliance from Loyola University Chicago. Furthermore, he obtained a Master of Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, specializing in Health Care Organization and Policy.
Strategic Contributions
Waleed A. has been instrumental in planning strategy and framework for the successful execution of multiple biosimilars product launches. His expertise includes developing and managing contract strategy plans for various entities, such as Medicaid, GPOs, IDNs, PBMs, government entities, Medicare, specialty pharmacies, and employer groups. He has collaborated in senior-executive strategy sessions to establish and expand market share in aggressive markets, demonstrating his capability in navigating complex market dynamics.