Jodie Thomas

Jodie Thomas is a seasoned strategic leader and manager in the field of market access and pricing, with a strong track record of achieving exceptional business outcomes.

With 15 years of experience in developing market access strategies, pricing models, stakeholder management, and policy implementation within the Australian reimbursement system, Jodie has established a reputation for fostering open dialogue with external stakeholders to drive optimal results.

In her role as a leader of Market Access and Pricing Departments, Jodie excels in building high-performing, collaborative teams that deliver innovative solutions in pricing, reimbursement, risk-sharing, policy, and access for the business and industry.

Jodie is skilled in coaching and inspiring others to excel, leveraging interpersonal skills to foster cross-functional collaboration and team unity in achieving organizational goals.

Recognized for her world-class approach to developing advisory board structures that cater to diverse stakeholder needs while obtaining valuable payer and clinician insights, Jodie demonstrates strong leadership qualities and a commitment to driving excellence in healthcare access and policy.

Jodie's educational background includes a Masters of Public Health from Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry from Curtin University.

Her professional experience spans across various renowned organizations such as Novo Nordisk, Novartis Oncology, Commercial Eyes, Eli Lilly Australia, Bayer Australia, Pfizer Australia, and the Commonwealth Government of Australia.

With expertise in areas such as patient access, public affairs, policy development, government relations, health economics, and pharmaceutical benefits scheme evaluations, Jodie brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to every role she undertakes.