Therapeutic Area Partner Immuno-oncology - Riyadh

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Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The Therapeutic Area Partner (TAP) Immuno-oncology - Riyadh is a field-based role responsible for facilitating scientific exchange with healthcare professionals (HCPs) in oncology. The TAP will serve as the primary point of contact for HCPs, enabling meaningful, timely, and scientifically appropriate engagement. In addition, the TAP is expected to engage with a broader range of stakeholders beyond treating physicians, including clinical pharmacists, HEOR experts, multidisciplinary teams, and other relevant stakeholders. This role is responsible for supporting the safe and appropriate use of BMS products, delivering against overall objectives, and demonstrating BMS values. The TAP is expected to spend a minimum of 90% of working time in the field, engaging with HCPs through relevant interactions and activities. Key Responsibilities: 1. Disease Awareness and Treatment Landscape expertise Maintain a high level of disease expertise. Collect and synthesize large volumes of clinical data and provide relevant insights to internal stakeholders to inform future strategic direction. Understand the treatment landscape, including HCP mapping, and prepare to address HCP information needs. Identify knowledge and care gaps within the territory and implement learning programs to address HCP needs. 2. Scientific Engagement and Product-related Communication Develop and implement a comprehensive territory plan in accordance with agreed metrics and KPIs. Prepare effectively for the presentation and discussion of information with HCPs and respond to questions while ensuring medical accuracy. Maintain proactive communication with physicians and other HCPs in support of approved indications. Respond to unsolicited scientific and product-related questions using internally approved tools. Maintain a high level of working expertise on emerging data related to BMS products. Collect and provide meaningful medical insights to internal teams to support strategic development. 3. Product Enlistment and Economic Value Engagement Develop hospital mapping to enable tailored plans for each hospital. Understand and develop the patient journey for each hospital to identify access barriers and facilitate formulary enlistment. Collaborate closely with key HCPs across hospitals and institutions to support timely access and formulary enlistment of approved indications and products. Communicate the scientific and economic value of BMS products to HCPs, including clinical pharmacists, treating physicians, and other relevant stakeholders. Discuss and deliver Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) evidence-based information to relevant stakeholders, including government agencies and healthcare organizations, as appropriate. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Execution Build strong working relationships with key external and internal stakeholders to fully understand HCP challenges and concerns in a complex access environment. Develop and deliver plans aligned with cross-functional team and product objectives. Deliver scientifically meaningful programs related to disease areas and ensure effective execution of activities in support of the overarching plan. Proactively seek cross-functional input to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the treatment landscape. 5. Compliance Promote and uphold a culture of compliance. Adhere to all internal and external rules and regulations. Report any potential compliance concerns to management or the Compliance Department. Serve as a role model by consistently demonstrating ethical and professional conduct. Key Competency Requirements: High level of scientific acumen, including the ability to interpret and present clinical data and effectively draw out clinical insights during dialogue with HCPs. Demonstrates independence and initiative in further developing scientific expertise while building strong rapport and productive working relationships with external and internal stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver shared objectives. Ability to adapt rapidly to an evolving environment. Ability to plan and execute effective learning programs for HCPs. Strong communication and presentation skills. Knowledge of the healthcare system and access environment in Saudi Arabia. Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation and strategic thinking capabilities. Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic language skills. Degree Requirements: Pharmacist with relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience, Master’s degree is considered an asset. Saudi Commission for Health Specialties valid license. Saudi Nationals only. Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a scientific role within the pharmaceutical industry. Oncology experience is preferred. Travel required (varies by geography) #LI-REMOTE If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. Supporting People with Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/