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Nahid Zaman

Nahid Zaman

Gurgaon

Summary

Corporate Affairs professional with deep expertise in government relations, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven track record of influencing public policy, driving business success, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead- Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy

AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd
11.2023 - Current
  • Led advocacy with the Ministry of Health and PAGs, securing 3 new COEs at RIMS, Imphal, and AMC, Dibrugarh & AIIMS Patna.
  • Increased NPRD funding- drove policy changes, raising NPRD funding from INR 20L to INR 50L per patient.
  • Enabled Centralized Procurement: Secured approval for a rare disease drug under national policy; positioned for future inclusion of NF1.
  • Secured BCD Exemption: Obtained Basic Customs Duty (BCD) exemption for three key cancer drugs.

Boehringer Ingelheim India
09.2020 - 09.2023
  • Amended National Stroke Management Guidelines through collaboration with the Ministry of Health and ICMR
  • Advocated for inclusion of Neurology Health Insurance Packages under Ayushman Bharat
  • Protected key assets from price fixation by NPPA
  • Annual Award 2021 – Strategic Policy Advocacy

MSD Pharmaceuticals
09.2018 - 06.2020
  • Resolved a major patented pricing issue through strategic intervention
  • Won 4 Inspire Awards for business impact and cross-functional collaboration
  • Facilitated expedited drug launch approvals

Bristol Myers Squibb
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Managed high-level government engagements and supported regulatory outreach

Corporate Law Group
03.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assisted senior attorneys with pharmaceutical cases and contract drafting

Education

Bachelor of Laws -

Jamia Milia Islamia

Skills

  • Government Relations and Policy Advocacy
  • Strategic thinking
  • Business Strategy
  • Patient advocacy
  • Communications

Awards

  • Annual Award 2021 – Boehringer Ingelheim
  • 4 Inspire Awards – MSD Pharmaceuticals
  • Catalyst award: AZ India

Timeline

Lead- Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy

AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd
11.2023 - Current

Boehringer Ingelheim India
09.2020 - 09.2023

MSD Pharmaceuticals
09.2018 - 06.2020

Bristol Myers Squibb
06.2016 - 06.2018

Corporate Law Group
03.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Laws -

Jamia Milia Islamia

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