THE HOME FOR BIOPHARMA LAUNCH LEADERS TO REVOLUTIONISE LAUNCH STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT FROM CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT INTO POST-LAUNCH COMMERCIAL SUCCESS

2 - 3 December, 2025 | UK

Jo Christon

Clinical Pathway Manager Johnson & Johnson

Jo Christon is a Senior Market Access and Commercial Leader with extensive expertise in launch excellence, known for accelerating patient access to medicines in both global and sub-national markets. With a patient-centered and commercially astute approach, she has a proven track record in developing and executing launch frameworks that align with healthcare system needs and maximize market impact. Jo has pioneered strategies to optimize market access, price, and reimbursement, supporting HTA processes and ensuring seamless market entry for innovative therapies. Through cross-functional leadership, Jo has built global and regional launch excellence capabilities, establishing frameworks that span from early pre-launch activities through to post-launch uptake. She collaborates across major markets and global functions, including Value Assessment, Medical, Market Access, and Government Affairs, to embed system-level insights into brand strategies and address evolving healthcare priorities. Known for navigating complex challenges, Jo has developed system value propositions and holistic value messaging that effectively engage payers and healthcare stakeholders. 

Pharma Launch Excellence Summit Main Conference Day 2: Wednesday 4th December

10:30 AM Panel Discussion: Empowering Patients: Enhancing Access and Support Strategies in Pharmaceutical Launches

This panel delves into critical strategies for improving patient access and support throughout the pharmaceutical product lifecycle. Ensuring patient-centric approaches not only enhances market penetration but also fosters sustainable patient engagement and adherence.

• Developing comprehensive patient access programs tailored to diverse patient demographics and needs.

• Utilizing digital health technologies to enhance patient education and remote support capabilities.

• Collaborating closely with healthcare providers and advocacy groups to streamline access pathways and support services.

2:30 PM Accelerating Patient Access: Expanding the Launch Framework for Maximum Healthcare System Impact

Timely patient access to new therapies is essential for improving outcomes and optimizing healthcare system performance. This session uncovers innovative approaches to streamline launches, enhance value communication, and navigate complex reimbursement landscapes to maximize both impact and access. Attend to delve into:

  • Driving early value communication to align stakeholders and emphasize clinical and economic benefits effectively.
  • Leveraging parallel HTA and reimbursement pathways to streamline approvals and reduce sun national time-to-market delays.
  • Quantifying healthcare system impact to create tailored strategies that enhance patient access and resource efficiency.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Jo.

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