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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