Martin Coombes
About Martin Coombes
Martin Coombes is the National Policy, Advocacy and Government Affairs Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb and also serves as the Government Affairs and Health Policy Manager at Novartis. He has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and commercial management within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong background in shaping policy and understanding the UK healthcare environment.
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Martin Coombes is the National Policy, Advocacy, and Government Affairs Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, he is responsible for government affairs, policy, market access, and patient advocacy. He also focuses on corporate and cross-portfolio issues across the range of Bristol-Myers Squibb medicines.
Current Positions
Martin Coombes currently holds two positions. He is the National Policy, Advocacy, and Government Affairs Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he manages various aspects such as policy, market access, and patient advocacy. Simultaneously, he serves as the Government Affairs and Health Policy Manager at Novartis, concentrating on health policy and governmental affairs.
Previous Experience
Martin Coombes has held multiple significant roles in the pharmaceutical and healthcare fields. Notably, he was the Managing Director at Opened Door in 2013 and the Associate Director at Pagoda PR the same year. He has also served as a Government Affairs Manager at AstraZeneca from 2006 to 2013. Prior to that, he was a leader in healthcare development and NHS Marketing Manager at Wyeth, holding several positions there. Earlier in his career, he was a commercial manager, sales manager, and brand manager at Lederle, and a brand manager at Solvay Pharmaceuticals.
Education and Expertise
Martin Coombes has a strong academic background, with a BSc Hons in Toxicology with Pharmacology from The School of Pharmacy, University of London. He completed his A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at Sevenoaks School. His extensive education has provided him with in-depth knowledge in various scientific disciplines, laying a solid foundation for his career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
Industry Knowledge and Focus Areas
Martin Coombes possesses significant expertise in sales, marketing, and commercial management within the pharmaceutical industry. He has a profound understanding of the political, healthcare, and policy environment across the UK. Currently, his primary focus areas include pricing and reimbursement policy, market access, and issues related to devolved nations. His substantial background enables him to shape and influence policy effectively.