Solving complex Life Sciences challenges is in our DNA

We provide commercial advisory and fractional leadership to help Life Sciences organizations translate market and clinical complexity into strategic clarity and better outcomes.

Who are we?

AKTINA Group is an innovative Life Sciences commercial advisory specialized in quickly identifying gaps and unlocking opportunities across a broad range of interconnected life science disciplines:

  • Marketing/Sales
  • Market Access
  • Patient Support Programs
  • Stakeholder Engagement

We are Commercialization Specialists with deep Access Expertise.

Face the Life Sciences headwinds

The old ways of linear thinking are not going to help us lead successfully through complexity.

We work with you to integrate insights from across the Life Sciences spectrum. By moving from complexity to clarity, we challenge the status quo, define a strategic path forward, and propel sustained business performance.

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HOW WE ADD VALUE

Commercial + Access + PSPs

We bring a uniquely integrated approach, connecting the dots and challenging the status-quo – allowing creative solutions to emerge across these three interconnected pillars.

Strategy Access PSPs Engagement
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STRATEGY

Brand Strategy, Launch Readiness, Resource Allocation, Project Management.

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MARKET ACCESS

Market Access Strategic Plans, Scenario Planning, Value Communication.

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PATIENT SUPPORT

PSP Strategy, Program Assessment, Resource Deployment & Optimization.

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ENGAGEMENT

Stakeholder Strategy, Patient Group Consultations, Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships.

Short-term need?

We bring clarity to chaotic transitions. We can step in to drive critical initiatives, offering Fractional Executive Leadership, Commercial Development support, and Interim Commercial Management.

Talk to us about how we can support your growth and free up your time for other urgent priorities.

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Partnership

Our unique value lies in our ability to cut through the noise. By integrating commercial, medical, payer, and patient realities, we turn complexity into clarity and drive predictable enterprise value.

CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO
Nick Makris

Nick Makris, B.Pharm, M.Sc

Managing Principal, AKTINA group

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Experience beyond the traditional

Nick uniquely combines practical clinical experience as a pharmacist with over 25 years of global commercial leadership across Marketing, Market Access, and Patient Support Programs.

His track record spans early-stage development through commercial launch, including multi-indication blockbusters like Opdivo and Humira across the Canadian, EU, and US markets. He is known for building high-performing teams and translating complexity into clear, measurable outcomes.

Nick also serves on the board of a patient-led not-for-profit and writes Compounding Leadership, a weekly newsletter read by 1,800+ global industry professionals.

Something keeping you up at night?

We’d love to hear from you. Let's discuss how we can unlock new opportunities for your business.

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