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Leela Barham

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BSc (Economics), MSc (Health Economics) Leela Barham is an independent health economist and policy expert working on a freelance basis. This follows 7 years at a specialist economic consulting firm working in a small dedicated health and pharmaceutical team. She has more than 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry – both at home and abroad – and has worked for all stakeholders in the health care system ranging from patient organisations, the National Health Service, health insurers, and the pharmaceutical industry.

She has particular expertise in public and patient involvement, Patient Access Schemes/risk sharing schemes, the Cancer Drugs Fund, policy on Health Technology Assessment (HTA), and the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS). She regularly writes on hot topics affecting the industry for Pharmaceutical Executive, Pharmaphorum and EyeforPharma and has also written for PharmaTimes, and Pharma Pricing and Reimbursement. She has also had her research published in peer review journals including The Patient and Pharmacoeconomics.

Leela Barham’s courses

  • 05 Nov • 3 day course

The Pharma Mini MBA

Live online

Reviews for Leela ’s courses

The content of the course was well-structured, relevant, and comprehensive, covering key areas such as strategy, leadership, finance, and marketing. It provided a solid foundation of business knowledge while encouraging practical application through interactive sessions. I particularly enjoyed the interactive workshops and team exercises, especially working with people from diverse professional backgrounds. These sessions offered a great opportunity to explore different ways of thinking, broaden my perspective, and apply concepts in a collaborative, real-world context.

9 Jul 2025

The Pharma Mini MBA

Very good.

6 Nov 2024

The Pharma Mini MBA

[I particularly liked] the case studies and using different tools to assess current situation at the company vs where they want to be and the ideas how to get there. Overall was very good.

6 Nov 2024

The Pharma Mini MBA

I wanted to get a grasp of how a real MBA would look like and learn the tools that are used the most for taking strategic decisions in the pharma industry. I have achieved this skills fully and got a good picture of strategic thinking in the pharma industry.
I also wanted to learn more about leadership and strategic thinking and I think this was also covered.

15 May 2024

The Pharma Mini MBA

I liked the explanations on [the] examples. It was a training that increased creativity. Thank you for your support and efforts.

15 May 2024

The Pharma Mini MBA

I wanted to get a grasp of how a real MBA would look like and learn the tools that are used the most for taking strategic decisions in the pharma industry. I have achieved this skills fully and got a good picture of strategic thinking in the pharma industry. Good service overall and communications

8 Nov 2023

The Pharma Mini MBA

It was very good for a 3-day program

8 Feb 2023

The Pharma Mini MBA

Well thought out and very relevant

9 Nov 2022

The Pharma Mini MBA

I was hoping to have a better overview of what an MBA is, and if this is something beneficial for me in the near future. Also which techniques and tools can I use in my daily tasks at work just by taking the Mini MBA. I have accomplished this.

9 Nov 2022

The Pharma Mini MBA

I was expecting to get more awareness of what a full MBA would be like and I achieved this. I also wanted to learn more about leadership and strategic thinking and I think this was also covered.

9 Nov 2022

The Pharma Mini MBA