Senior Medical Advisor Immuno Oncology📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy is seeking a Senior Medical Advisor Immuno Oncology to join its Medical Affairs Team in Riyadh. This full-time position serves as a critical bridge between clinical research and the cross-functional Brand Team. The role is responsible for the planning and execution of scientific projects, encompassing medical communication and education, and for developing, maintaining, and sharing Immuno-oncology-related medical and scientific capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with scientific experts, Thought Leaders, and external organizations in relevant therapeutic areas through various channels.
• Create and present medically accurate information to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), ensuring compliance with local procedures, ethical, and legal guidelines.
• Actively profile the medical landscape, continuously updating knowledge on products, patient treatment trends, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, and scientific activities.
• Collect and provide meaningful medical insights to the organization to support strategy development.
• Propose and execute scientifically meaningful medical programs, such as Advisory Boards, Satellite Symposia, and scientific roundtables.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration within matrix teams to embed medical perspectives and ensure aligned focus in critical execution.
• Provide significant knowledge and insight to local, regional, and worldwide medical teams, as well as the local commercial organization, to shape strategy.
• Discuss and deliver Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) evidence-based information reactively to government agencies, healthcare organizations, and payers, as appropriate.

Compliance and Ethical Conduct

• Endorse and implement a culture of compliance, adhering to all internal and external rules and regulations.
• Alert management or the Compliance Department to any possible compliance issues.
• Act as a role model demonstrating consistent ethical and professional behavior.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• An advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a medical or scientific role.
• Expert knowledge of Immuno-Oncology.
• Expert experience within the Immuno-Oncology healthcare environment in Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Ability to communicate scientific or clinical data in an understandable and valuable manner to HCPs.
• Proven ability to develop and effectively manage new and existing HCP relationships.
• Experience in developing field medical plans aligned with medical and overall disease and product objectives.

Essential Competencies

• High level of scientific acumen, including the ability to interpret and present clinical data and draw clinical insights from dialogues with HCPs.
• Ability to translate clinical data into medical strategies and objectives.
• Strong business acumen.
• Independent and proactive approach to developing scientific knowledge and building strong rapport with external and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated learning agility, seeking out and applying lessons from unfamiliar experiences.
• Drive to succeed and adaptability in an evolving and challenging entrepreneurial environment.
• Innovation and the ability to integrate innovative concepts into local plans.
• Proficiency in planning and executing effective and successful Learning Programs for HCPs.
• Experience in reviewing medical content of promotional and non-promotional materials.
• Strong work ethic, ability to set priorities, and manage time appropriately.
• High level of integrity and good judgment to navigate the requirements of the role effectively and compliantly.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Work Environment and Travel

This full-time position is based in Riyadh. Travel may be required as part of the role's responsibilities.