Tze Hian Tan

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Cross-Functional Leadership │ P&L Management │ Market Access Innovator │ Alliance & Partner Management │ Established MNC Affiliates in Asia │ Complex Negotiation Expert │ Stakeholder Management │ Risk/Tradeoff Decisions @ Medison Pharma
Tze Hian Tan's Location
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
About Tze Hian Tan

Tze Hian is an exceptional biopharmaceutical commercial executive with a proven track record in execution and delivering operational results, including P&L ownership, across multiple therapeutic areas in Asia. He has the rare distinction of starting up an MNC’s presence in Asia, has deep regional exposure and cross-functional leadership in commercial, operations, market access, sales, and marketing. With a keen analytical mind and strong business acumen, Tze Hian led strategy development and execute both cross functional operations plans and new product commercialization strategy for pipeline assets across APAC. People are the most important asset and Tze Hian takes effort to develop talent to assume roles with greater responsibility and coached Partner business unit heads to over-deliver against targets. He takes a collaborative approach to build and lead teams to deliver results exceeding corporate expectations by leveraging internal and external stakeholders. Tze Hian has led small-molecule and biologics businesses in both primary and speciality care across the entire product life cycle and possess the breadth of alliance management experience from qualification and partner diligence through structuring and deal execution. Taken together, Tze Hian’s accomplishments include:• Started and operationalised new affiliates in Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, grew the business from startup to over US$75m revenue.• Led complex negotiations with governments and achieved accelerated reimbursement access, higher prices and budget allocation.• Pioneered an innovative solution for patients to self-pay for rare disease treatment. • Managed strategic alliances with regional distribution partners and consistently exceed business goals. • Proven go-to-executive who reinvigorated the Multiple Sclerosis Franchise in Japan as Head of Marketing.• Turned-around years of underachievement to deliver the first over-target performance as the National Business Manager in Singapore.With ever-changing business conditions, Tze Hian could stay calm and develop clear strategies, make trade-offs, and take action in ambiguous and uncertain environments. Challenges with sharp and thoughtful questions to push beyond traditional boundaries leading to innovative and unique solutions. He has a keen sense for leveraging both external and internal stakeholders to achieve business success, conceived creative solutions and has cultural sensitivity to influence with impact across teams across Asia. Contact: tzehian@gmail.com

Tze Hian Tan's Current Company Details
Medison Pharma

Medison Pharma

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Cross-Functional Leadership │ P&L Management │ Market Access Innovator │ Alliance & Partner Management │ Established MNC Affiliates in Asia │ Complex Negotiation Expert │ Stakeholder Management │ Risk/Tradeoff Decisions
Website:
medison.co.il
Employees:
204
Tze Hian Tan Work Experience Details
  • Medison Pharma
    Head Of Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan
    Medison Pharma Mar 2024 - Present
    Singapore
    Start-up and establishment of a specialty biopharmaceutical distribution business across Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Product launch and commercialization, alliance and partner management of innovative biotech and pharmaceuticals.
  • Glg
    Expert Consultant
    Glg Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
    Singapore
    Provided Expert Consultation in the biopharmaceutical industry. Broad and wide ranging expertise in APAC Business startup, specialty pharmaceuticals, market entry/expansion, product launch, market access and commercial/business operations. Successfully completed projects on rare disease market entry in Asia to support client's decision making and go-to-market strategy.
  • Biogen
    Managing Director, Head Of South East Asia And Apac Partner Markets
    Biogen Jul 2021 - Nov 2023
    Singapore
    Pioneered Rare Disease (RD) market access and commercialisation in South East Asia (SEA) and generated over US$75m revenue in 2023. Built commercial presence in Malaysia and Singapore in RD therapeutic area and developed innovative access programs which enabled patients to afford RD medicines. Negotiated with government stakeholders on access for patients to RD treatment resulting in the authorities initiating or expanding access for patients despite additional costs. Dynamic, proven leadership… Show more Pioneered Rare Disease (RD) market access and commercialisation in South East Asia (SEA) and generated over US$75m revenue in 2023. Built commercial presence in Malaysia and Singapore in RD therapeutic area and developed innovative access programs which enabled patients to afford RD medicines. Negotiated with government stakeholders on access for patients to RD treatment resulting in the authorities initiating or expanding access for patients despite additional costs. Dynamic, proven leadership and executive influence with internal stakeholders to obtain resources to drive progress. Show less
  • Biogen
    Regional Director
    Biogen Jan 2018 - Jun 2021
    Singapore
    Grew Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong affiliates from startup to generated revenues of US$40m in 3 years and managed the P&L to achieve net profitability. Led complex negotiations and obtained record reimbursement approvals in terms of price, speed and budget impact. Conducted business development of assets in South East Asia (SEA) and Alliance lead for the International Partner Markets in APAC. Transitioned Partner and achieved above plan performance through a global pandemic.
  • Biogen
    Director, Apac Commercial Operations
    Biogen Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
    Tokyo, Japan
    Planned and executed APAC Geographical Expansion and established affiliates in Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong with General Management and P&L responsibilities. Developed APAC Regional and New Product Commercial strategy through analysis of commercial potential of current and pipeline assets. Made business case and received approval from CEO to execute plans.Led the APAC International Partnered Markets business with P&L, Clinical Development and Business Development responsibility across… Show more Planned and executed APAC Geographical Expansion and established affiliates in Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong with General Management and P&L responsibilities. Developed APAC Regional and New Product Commercial strategy through analysis of commercial potential of current and pipeline assets. Made business case and received approval from CEO to execute plans.Led the APAC International Partnered Markets business with P&L, Clinical Development and Business Development responsibility across eight partnered markets in MS. Show less
  • Biogen
    Head, Neurology Marketing
    Biogen Oct 2014 - Jan 2016
    Tokyo, Japan
    Initiated the turnaround of the MS Business unit and re-orientated the MS Franchise and Brand Strategies. Led cross-functional team to fully integrate Medical, Market Access and Marketing functions into a collaborative team. Evaluated the affiliate marketing mix and initiated efforts in digital marketing and patient services programs. Achieved 10% growth and reinvigorated the people and business to deliver over-plan performance.
  • Biogen Idec
    Associate Director, Marketing And Commercial Operations (Asia-Pacific)
    Biogen Idec Jul 2011 - May 2015
    Singapore
    Established Biogen’s commercial presence in Asia, conducted business development and onboarded partners in APAC. Achieved an overall performance of 129% across all promoted brands in 2012 and 107% performance in 2013.
  • Eli Lilly And Company
    National Business Manager, Singapore
    Eli Lilly And Company Apr 2002 - Jul 2011
    Singapore
    Overall general management and P&L responsibility for all sales, marketing and affiliate business activities in Singapore and Brunei across the entire Lilly portfolio comprising Oncology, Neuroscience, Endocrine/Osteoporosis, Cardiovascular and Men’s Health in both Primary and Specialist Care. Achieved 100.4% performance in 2010 and led the affiliate to achieve first over-plan performance in 8 years after taking over as the National Business Manager in April 2010 through an emphasis on… Show more Overall general management and P&L responsibility for all sales, marketing and affiliate business activities in Singapore and Brunei across the entire Lilly portfolio comprising Oncology, Neuroscience, Endocrine/Osteoporosis, Cardiovascular and Men’s Health in both Primary and Specialist Care. Achieved 100.4% performance in 2010 and led the affiliate to achieve first over-plan performance in 8 years after taking over as the National Business Manager in April 2010 through an emphasis on field force development, tighter marketing campaigns and sales initiatives. Enhanced the motivation and morale of the local team by providing career development opportunities and fostering a sense of purpose and ‘going the extra mile’ Held other Regional (Asia) and Local (Singapore) leadership roles over 9 years in Lilly including Ethics and Compliance Officer (Asia), Business Unit Manager (Neuroscience, Singapore), Sales Force Effectiveness Manager (Asia), CNS Brand Manager, District Sales Manager and Product Specialist. Show less

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Tze Hian Tan works for Medison Pharma

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Tze Hian Tan's current role is Cross-Functional Leadership │ P&L Management │ Market Access Innovator │ Alliance & Partner Management │ Established MNC Affiliates in Asia │ Complex Negotiation Expert │ Stakeholder Management │ Risk/Tradeoff Decisions.

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Tze Hian Tan attended Kellogg Executive Education, Singapore Institute Of Management, National University Of Singapore.

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Tze Hian Tan's colleagues are Mancho Manchev, Shawn Bendror, Marina Kataev, Miro Dedik, Nili Jacobovitz, Ioannis Bouzaklas, James Park.

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