Lokho John

Background

About Lokho John

I am a pharmaceutical market access (PMA) and health economics & outcomes research (HEOR) leader with 21+ years of experience driving business value and access strategy across global pharmaceutical and medtech organizations. Currently serving as GPP Delivery Lead at Takeda's Bangalore Innovation Capability Centre, I build and lead pharmaceutical pricing delivery services, driving high-quality, efficient operating models that support product lifecycle management and commercialization.With deep expertise across the drug development continuum—from Phase 2a to post-launch—I’ve partnered with global cross-functional teams to optimize market access, evidence generation, pricing, and reimbursement for oncology, biosimilars, cell & gene therapies, and medtech assets. I bring a strong track record in building high-performing teams, defining KPIs, and embedding operational excellence within global capability centres (GCCs).A self-driven, people-first leader, I’m passionate about mentoring talent, solving complex problems, and creating scalable solutions that deliver commercial success and improved patient outcomes. I’m energized by opportunities in medtech leadership and healthcare consulting where I can leverage my expertise in market access, pricing strategy, evidence-based commercialization, and organizational leadership to drive growth and innovation.