Helmut Butscher
Helmut Butscher is a seasoned pharmaceutical healthcare value consultant with market access expertise since 2009, gained through roles at GlaxoSmithKline, ViiV Healthcare, Dr. Falk Pharma, and Mundipharma. He possesses deep, intrinsic knowledge in reimbursement strategies and HTA submissions across the DACH region, making him a trusted advisor in pharmaceutical healthcare.
In his role as an interim manager, he ensures that all aspects of market access operations and reimbursement issues run smoothly. He designs and implements strategies within an indication ecosystem to optimise both the value and price of medicines.
As a Design Thinking Coach, he brings another core area of expertise—Design Thinking in healthcare.
“Empathy creates Innovation” – this human-centred approach improves and innovates healthcare services from a value-based healthcare perspective, benefiting both payers and patients.
AI is no longer just a data tool; it is becoming a key player in shaping business strategy. Helmut supports organisations in AI transformation—for example, with knowledge graphs—and helps build the necessary AI knowledge and capabilities within organisations.

Expert's Profile
Chapter: DE Members
Stakeholder Expertise
Biotech | Health Policy | Health Services | Payers / Insurance | Pharma – Ethical | Pharma – Generic | Pharma – Orphan | Pharma – OTC | Pharmacies | Providers - Healthcare | Startups
Functional Expertise
Development | Health Economics | Market Access | Patient Engagement | Sales | Supply Chain / Distribution | Sustainability
Process Expertise Tools
Business Case | Business Development | Coaching | Innovation | Strategy | Workshops
Market Expertise
Germany | Others