What People Are Saying
Josh worked with me and my office throughout the uncertain early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, where he provided a professional, efficient and courteous point of contact as we navigated that unprecedented challenge together. The commencement of the public vaccine program less than four weeks after TGA approval was a credit to Josh and his team and their productive engagement with the Government."
— Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Former Minister for Health & Aged Care“As the CEO for Medicines Australia, I have spent many years working with Josh Bihary, both in his position as a political staffer and in his role with the pharmaceutical industry. Always ready to put his hand up, provide sound strategic advice based on his expertise, and pitch in to do the work, I recommend Josh as a strong contributor to policy and government thinking.”
— Elizabeth de Somer, Chief Executive Officer, Medicines Australia“Josh Bihary brings rare insight from both inside the worlds of politics, government and the pharmaceutical industry, combining policy intelligence with commercial pragmatism. His advice is sharp, trusted and grounded in a deep understanding of how decisions really get made, meaning it is broadly applicable for all stakeholders.”
— Paul Cross, Founder and Director of Daily Dispatch, publisher of BioPharmaDispatch and BiotechDispatch “Josh and I worked closely together on a health policy roundtable for which he organised an impressive array of senior health stakeholders including the federal minister. His preparation and professionalism ensured a high quality discussion and productive event.”
— Patricia Karvelas, Journalist and Presenter, ABC News TV & RadioJosh was a core member of AmCham Australia’s Health Committee and an outstanding contributor to our policy and government engagement work. His knowledge, judgment and insights are unsurpassed in the health and life sciences space, and his ability to cut through complexity was invaluable.
Whether in committee meetings or on health doorknocks with ministers and senior officials, we always felt fortunate to have Josh at the table. He brought deep expertise, credibility and a collaborative mindset that strengthened every discussion. Any organisation seeking strategic health policy advice would be in exceptionally capable hands.
— April Palmerlee, CEO, American Chamber of Commerce in Australia; Chairman, AmChams of Asia Pacific“Josh brings a rare combination of commercial insight, a superb network across all political sides and geographies, and a deeply pragmatic approach to problem‑solving. Throughout his time at Pfizer, he was known for his ability to translate complex issues into clear strategies and to deliver outcomes for patients and the business.”
— Andrew Thirlwell, Director Policy & Public Affairs, Pfizer ANZ“For six years Josh was my Chief of Staff, speech writer and closest confidante. He ran my office, election campaigns and fundraising - all with great success. On his departure in 2016 I spoke these words in the House of Representatives which remain as true as ever today: "With Josh's integrity and friendship, you would not meet a more honest, decent and hardworking man."”
— John Alexander OAM, Former Member for Bennelong“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Josh across government, industry and public policy roles for over a decade. He has a deep understanding of the intersection between business, positive community outcomes, government and politics, and navigates these with confidence and sound judgement. He brings a thoughtful, strategic perspective grounded in real-world experience."
— Sam Develin, Former Senior Ministerial AdviserWe have greatly valued the support provided by Joshua in his work with our organisation. He goes above and beyond to ensure we feel supported.
What has stood out most is his ability to take complex issues and distil them into clear, practical insights. His work has helped bring structure and clarity to challenging areas, enabling more informed decision-making and progress.
We would not hesitate to recommend him to others seeking a consultant who is both reliable and able to translate complexity into meaningful, accessible guidance.
-Lisa Robins, Chief Executive Officer, Patients Australia