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About the Senior Medical Advisor, Immuno-Oncology Role

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

External Engagement and Scientific Leadership

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with scientific experts, Thought Leaders, and external organizations in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Develop and present medically accurate content to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), ensuring compliance with local procedures and ethical guidelines.
• Establish scientific collaborations with scientific experts and Thought Leaders.
• Profile the medical landscape and continuously update 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.

Medical Planning and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Deliver scientifically meaningful medical program proposals and ensure the execution of medical activities such as Advisory Boards and scientific roundtables.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration within matrix teams to integrate medical perspectives and align focus with overall medical strategies and objectives.
• Provide knowledge and insight to local, regional, and worldwide Head Office medical teams, as well as the local commercial organization, to shape strategy.
• Coach colleagues on enhancing their scientific skills.
• Discuss and deliver Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) evidence-based information reactively to government agencies, healthcare organizations, and payers.
• Represent medical as a key reference point for internal stakeholders for Neuroscience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD).
• 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 KSA.
• Ability to communicate scientific or clinical data in an understandable and valuable manner to HCPs.
• 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.

Key Competencies

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

Work Environment and Compliance

Travel may be required for this role. Bristol Myers Squibb is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments, and ongoing support. The role requires a commitment to compliance:

• Endorse and implement a culture of compliance.
• Adhere 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.