Why Asia Pacific?
750 Million Strong: A population with annual disposable income exceeding US$ 25,000.
Growing Income: With higher aspiration for quality healthcare
Funding Growth: High growth of private insurance across APAC and wide spreading Universal Healthcare
Untapped Market: If this population consumes medical technology at European levels, APAC’s market could be over four times its current size.
ArchMed excels as the preeminent strategic advisory firm in the Asia-Pacific medical technology/ medical devices markets. Our deep-rooted APAC expertise is the cornerstone of our services, providing MedTech clients with unparalleled insights and solutions tailored to the region’s unique challenges and opportunities.
APAC-Centric Solutions: Our team’s 100+ years of collective experience is concentrated on mastering the APAC MedTech landscape, ensuring that our clients receive the most informed and effective strategies.
Local Impact: While our prowess extends globally, our focus remains on the APAC region. We offer a secondary layer of global expertise for clients seeking to broaden their horizons beyond the Asia-Pacific.
Addressing Specific Needs: ArchMed is adept at identifying and resolving the specific issues faced by MedTech clients. Whether it’s market entry, business model, reimbursement / regulatory navigation, or competitive positioning, we deliver customized solutions that drive success.
Strategic and Go-to-Market Advisory: We provide MedTech start-ups with comprehensive strategic and go-to-market advisory, ensuring a smooth and successful market launch.
With ArchMed, leverage our APAC specialization to gain a competitive edge, with the assurance of global expertise to support your expansion whenever needed.
750 Million Strong: A population with annual disposable income exceeding US$ 25,000.
Growing Income: With higher aspiration for quality healthcare
Funding Growth: High growth of private insurance across APAC and wide spreading Universal Healthcare
Untapped Market: If only this population consumes medical technology at European levels, APAC’s market could be over four times its current size.
Barriers: Historical obstacles include limited resources, complex customer segments, and regulatory challenges.
Positive Trends: Digital transformation, government support, and emerging MedTech start-ups.
Long-Term Growth: Projected 15% to 25% growth rate for APAC’s Med Tech market.
Innovate: Leverage APAC’s natural high growth rates.
Expand Strategically: Targeted market expansion strategies for even higher growth.
Make a Difference: Improve healthcare access while driving sustained growth.
Managing Director
Navigating Healthcare Excellence
As the Managing Director at ArchMed Pte. Ltd., Balaji orchestrates a symphony of innovation, strategy, and impact across the dynamic Asia Pacific Medical Devices Market. He is currently Bain External Advisor for Bain & Company
With over three decades of unwavering commitment, Balaji has honed expertise to shape new market segments and bring cutting-edge medical technologies within everyone’s reach. His experience covers Medical Devices, Medical Equipment, Diagnostics and Pharmaceuticals domains across Asia Pacific
A Visionary Journey
Market Entry Strategy: Balaji thrives on pioneering uncharted territories. From Singapore to Shanghai to Seoul, he has led market entries that redefine success.
Market Shaping & Growth Strategy: His canvas is the healthcare landscape. Balaji paints growth trajectories, blending vision with execution.
Clinical Education: Empowering professionals and patients alike, he bridges the gap between technology and understanding.
A Legacy of Impact
Abiomed (now J&J)
As the Managing Director, APAC (excluding Japan), a GM role, Balaji launched the highest-value short-term medical device. His deep understanding of reimbursement and regulatory landscapes fueled their success.
Edwards Lifesciences
As the Asia Pacific Business Head of various BUs and functions over two decades with Edwards, Balaji orchestrated strategic growth by building multiple high performance teams. In addition to spearheading the Business Units, he also took charge of Business Development, Region Strategy and Supply Chain at various points of time in his successful career with Edwards .
Education & Beyond
🌐 Advanced Management Program, INSEAD 🌐 Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing 🌐 Bachelor’s Degree in Science
Beyond the Boardroom
🌐 Behavioral Economics 🌐 Medical Genomics🌐 Angel Investing🌐 Ex-Board Member, Business Angel Network (SEA) Ltd (BANSEA)
Balaji R Chakaravarthi: A navigator, an influencer, and a catalyst for healthcare transformation.
We have been talking over a decade how, income growth, aspirations and penetration will be driving Asia Pacific as the fastest growing Healthcare/ Med Tech region in the world. Bain has published an comprehensive report recently on this topic. Key Highlights:
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