Ian Hunt, MSc.
About Ian Hunt, MSc.
Ian Hunt, MSc, serves as the Executive Vice President of Market Access and Payer Marketing at BGB Group. He has extensive experience in the bio-pharma industry, specializing in market access strategies and innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes.
Current Role at BGB Group
Ian Hunt serves as the Executive Vice President of Market Access and Payer Marketing at BGB Group. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he focuses on providing innovative solutions that address the needs of healthcare stakeholders and improve patient lives. His responsibilities include developing strategies that enhance market access for pharmaceutical products.
Previous Experience in Market Access
Ian Hunt has extensive experience in market access roles across various organizations. He worked at McCANN Health Managed Markets as Vice President of Market Access Strategy from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and Global Head of Market Access at Sage Therapeutics from 2016 to 2017. His career also includes leadership positions at UCB, Horizon, and Marinus Pharma, where he focused on market access and payer marketing strategies.
Educational Background
Ian Hunt obtained his Master of Science (MSc) in Politics & Economics from the University of Bristol, where he studied from 1990 to 1992. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History & Politics from Troy University, which he completed from 1985 to 1989. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Expertise in Bio-Pharma Industry
Ian Hunt specializes in creating value propositions and implementing them within the bio-pharma industry. He has a proven track record in leading interdisciplinary teams in key account management, pricing strategy, and contracting management. His expertise extends to developing go-to-market strategies for highly competitive biologic categories, particularly in therapeutic areas such as immunology, multiple sclerosis, hemophilia, and cardiovascular health.
Career History and Key Roles
Ian Hunt has held various significant roles throughout his career. He worked at Novartis in multiple capacities, including Director of Customer Marketing for Specialty Markets and Regional Director of Account Management. His earlier experience includes a contract consultancy role with USAID in New Delhi, India. This diverse career path has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape and market dynamics.