Celia Aouadj
About Celia Aouadj
Celia Aouadj is the Manager HEOR, Value Access & Pricing at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tokyo, Japan, with a background in economics and extensive experience in market access and health economics.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Celia Aouadj currently serves as the Manager HEOR, Value Access & Pricing at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tokyo, Japan. In her role, she leads the implementation of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) strategies for the Hematology Portfolio. Her responsibilities include the management of local HEOR studies, support for global studies conducted in Japan, and the development of strategies to address Japan’s specific cost-effectiveness model. Celia also oversees the HTA dossier submission, ensuring alignment of product value messages with local evidence generation plans.
Previous Experience at Novartis
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Celia Aouadj worked at Novartis in Tokyo, Japan. She held the role of Associate Market Access Public Affairs HEOR from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she was a PostGraduate Global Patient Access HEOR at Novartis in Basel, Switzerland from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure at Novartis, she accumulated experience in global patient access and health economics, further shaping her expertise in the field.
Educational Background in Economics
Celia Aouadj has a strong educational foundation in economics. She earned her Master of Science (MSc.) in Economics from HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Economics with a focus on Political Economy, also at HEC Lausanne. Her academic background has equipped her with substantial knowledge in economic analysis and policy.
Role at HEC Lausanne
Celia Aouadj served as a Research Assistant at the Department of Economics at HEC Lausanne from 2015 to 2017. During this period, she was involved in various research projects, contributing to the department's academic output. This role provided her with valuable research experience and deepened her understanding of economics, further contributing to her professional development.
Skills in Engaging with External Stakeholders
In her role at Bristol Myers Squibb, Celia Aouadj is responsible for engaging with external stakeholders to ensure the clinical relevancy of local studies. This involves regular interaction with both local and global teams, leveraging their capabilities while avoiding overlap. Her ability to engage effectively with external parties is crucial for aligning product value messages with local evidence generation plans.