Guvenc Kockaya
Guvenc Kockaya
Guvenc Kockaya (born October 24, 1981) is a Turkish health economist, academic, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of ECONiX Research, a consultancy in health economics and market access,[1] and an associate professor at Yeditepe University.[2] Kockaya is known for his contributions to health technology assessment (HTA), reimbursement systems, and pharmaceutical policy in Turkey.
Early Life and Education
Kockaya received his MD degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, in 2007. He completed his MSc in Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology at Yeditepe University in 2010 with high honors.[3] As part of his graduate studies, he undertook a short-term fellowship in Pharmaceutical Health Services Research at Temple University in the United States. In 2012, he earned a European Market Access University Diploma from Claude Bernard University (Lyon 1), France. He later completed his PhD in Medical Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology at Istanbul University in 2014.
Career
Kockaya began his professional career at the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency under the Ministry of Health, where he worked as a health economist and was involved in national HTA and pharmacoeconomic projects.[4] He represented the Ministry of Health on the reimbursement sub-committee of the Social Security Institution.
He later held senior roles in multinational healthcare companies, including:
- International Market Access Director at CarthaGenetics
- Head of Market Access & Government Affairs at Gilead Sciences Turkey
- Senior Manager for Health Economics and Reimbursement at Covidien (Turkey & Azerbaijan)
In 2019, Kockaya co-founded ECONiX Research,[5] which provides consultancy services in the fields of health economics, outcomes research, and market access. The company has since expanded to Estonia and Tunisia. He was appointed as an associate professor at Yeditepe University in 2020.
Research and Publications
Kockaya has co-authored several HTA reports for the Turkish Ministry of Health, including evaluations on bariatric surgery (2014), peritoneal dialysis (2017), and disposable circumcision devices (2019).[6] He has published extensively on health economics, pharmaceutical pricing, and health policy.[7]
He is also co-editor of several books, including:
- Pharmaceutical Market Access in Emerging Markets
- Pharmaceutical Market Access in Developed Markets
- Pharmacoeconomics from Clinical Perspective
Two of these books were listed in Amazon’s “100 Best Pharmaceutical Books of All Time” by BookAuthority.[8]
Entrepreneurship
Kockaya is a co-founder of CoinTürk, one of Turkey’s first and most prominent digital asset and blockchain news platforms.[9] He is also among the early partners of Fonbulucu, Turkey’s first licensed equity-based crowdfunding platform regulated by the Capital Markets Board.[10] He actively mentors startups in the Turkish entrepreneurship ecosystem, particularly in health tech and digital innovation.
Social Engagement
Kockaya was the founding president of the ISPOR Yeditepe University Student Chapter, the first of its kind in Turkey. He served as president of the Health Economics and Policy Association (SEPD) from 2016 to 2021.[11]
He has a long-standing affiliation with Rotary International’s youth and service organizations. He was:
- President of Ataköy Rotaract Club (2004–2005)
- District Rotaract Representative (DRR) for Rotary District 2420 (2008–2009)
- President of Ataköy Rotary Club (2021–2022)
Through these roles, he has led initiatives in youth leadership, innovation, and healthcare awareness.
Awards and Honors
In 2011, Kockaya became the first Turkish recipient of the ISPOR Meeting Travel Scholarship Award.[12] His books on market access were recognized internationally, and he has presented at numerous international conferences. His academic and social contributions have positioned him as a notable expert in his field.
External Links
References
- ↑ "About Us – ECONiX". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "Dr. Guvenc Kockaya – Yeditepe University". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "Guvenc Kockaya – Official Website". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "Guvenc Kockaya – Official Website". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "About Us – ECONiX". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "Guvenc Kockaya – Official Website". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "Guvenc Kockaya – Google Scholar". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "Best Pharmaceutical Books of All Time". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "CoinTürk – Hakkımızda". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "Fonbulucu – Resmi Web Sitesi". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "SEPD – Sağlık Ekonomisi ve Politikası Derneği". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ↑ "ISPOR – Awards". Retrieved 2025-03-24.
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