Leigh van der Bijl
Head of Contracting: Pharmacy, Health Coaching & Home Nursing
Leigh Van Der Bijl is a healthcare and pharmacy industry leader with extensive experience spanning finance, pharmacy operations, strategic risk management, and healthcare innovation. Beginning a career in finance with international experience in Europe, Leigh later held senior executive roles before transitioning into the healthcare sector. Leigh joined the Clicks Group and progressed to General Manager of Clicks Direct Medicine. She then joined UTI Specialist Pharmacy as Managing Director, leading South Africa's largest courier pharmacy at the time and overseeing a significant portion of private oncology medication dispensing. In 2016, Leigh successfully launched Southern Rx Pharmacy for Discovery Health, helping to shape innovative pharmacy solutions and member-focused healthcare services. With expertise across pharmacy, wholesale, consulting, and healthcare strategy, Leigh has built a reputation for driving operational excellence and transformative healthcare initiatives.
