Michael Alzona

Michael “Mike” Alzona is the Asia Pacific Patient Engagement Lead for MSD. In this role, Mike is responsible for building and maintaining close relations with patient organizations across the region. In line with the company’s increased focus on integrating patient perspective, Mike works together with patient organizations to ensure that their voices are heard on critical issues such as access to innovative drugs, headroom for innovation, and health care budget allocation.

Prior to this regional role, he was MSD Philippines Director for Market Access, External Affairs and Women’s Health. In this role, he led the cross-functional team that is responsible for developing and executing strategic public-private partnerships with the government and other external stakeholders that aim to improve access to sustainable healthcare solutions in the country. Mike started his career with MSD as Healthcare Policy manager in 2010. He was later promoted as Associate Director for Market Access in 2012 and became member of the Country Leadership Team in May 2015. Prior to joining MSD, Mike worked with Pfizer as its senior manager for public affairs and corporate social responsibility.

Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences major in Behavioral Studies with distinction of cum laude, from the University of the Philippines Manila and currently completing his thesis for Masters in Health Policy Studies from the same university.