CAR T Site Lead

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical firm is seeking a CAR T Site Lead in Riyadh to manage operational aspects of CAR T. The successful candidate will oversee CAR T strategy implementation and relationship management in designated centers. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in hematology and oncology, along with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in pharmaceutical/biotechnology/medical device industry.
• Minimum 3 years in hematology and oncology.
• Proven track record in project/process/account management.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational aspects of CAR T and service model in selected centers.
• Drive CAR T center onboarding and ensure timely center qualification.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Strategic and analytical thinking

Project and process management skills

Collaborative mindset

Ability to build reliable customer relationships

Education

University degree

Preferred: Life science and/or healthcare management

Job description

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.

Under the direction of the Hematology Franchise Lead, the CAR T Site Lead – based in Riyadh is responsible for managing all operational aspects of CAR T and the service model in selected centers in designated region(s). Among others, the CAR-T Site Lead will be responsible for the design and implementation of CAR T Strategies, account mapping, account plans, qualification process and maintenance of site CAR-T management excellence, HCP education, management of external and internal CAR T stakeholders and coordination of the BMS account/cluster team and cross-functional leadership along with RBM in reference to CAR-T topics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as single-point-of-contact/ lead contact person for CAR-T experts and managers in the field of CAR T Reference Sites in designated region (s) serving as a Conduit to relevant Subject Matter Experts as needed and creating a “One Team, One Voice” spirit and perception on the account/customer level
• Drive cross functionally CAR T center onboarding and ensure timely center qualification in designated region (s).
• Build and maintain close relationships with key stakeholders and functions in CAR T Reference centers
• Continuous account management and improvement.
• Ensure tactical coordination between Referral and Reference sites
• Ensure fast and smooth site activation
• Design and implementation of strategic and tactical CAR-T account plans to ensure the readiness of the reference hospital and excellence in managing CAR-T.
• Evaluate and assess CAR T center capacity and capabilities and prepare pre launch tactical plan
• Design and implement strategic CAR T account plans in close cooperation with the local & Cluster Teams
• Support the CAR T reference sites with projects to ensure excellence in Hospital Readiness for the introduction and on-going administration of BMS CAR-Ts.

Cellular Therapy Unit support and partnership:

• Educate Cellular Therapy Unit HCP and appropriate staff
• Manage and support operational aspects
• Give support to pharmacist requests regarding CAR-Ts at the Reference Sites in coordination with CAM (including contracting).
• Ensure BMS is perceived by reference centers CAR-T relevant stakeholders as the best partner:
• BMS Operational model is recognized simple, efficient and hospital & customer oriented.
• BMS Service Model (Value Added Services) offer is perceived as differentiator

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• University degree required, life science and/or healthcare management preferred.
• High scientific knowledge ideally in cell therapy. Hematology/oncology expert knowledge, experience on KoL management
• Very strong communication skills in English, able to develop and tailor messages to the appropriate audiences.
• Strong project and process management skills, tech/IT.
• Strategic and analytical thinker, with a well-balanced medical/science, technical and commercial mindset.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, ability to build and maintain reliable customer relationships.
• Skilled team player, with collaborative mindset and proven experience in team coordination and/or cross-functional leadership
• Well-organized, structured individual, trouble shooter, problem solver and innovative thinker, comfortable with science and able to teach others.
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Agile learner with the ability to work effectively in complex, rapidly changing environments and to prioritize effectively.
• Identification with BMS’s values.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology/medical device industry, preferably in Medical, Marketing and /or Sales roles.
• Minimum 3 years in hematology and oncology with a strong preference for hematology experience. Profound experience in the pharmaceutical, preferably in marketing, medical roles and/or sales.
• Experience in Medical devices market well appreciated
• Proven track record in project/process/account management with the ability to manage and coordinate complex projects and cross-functional teams/networks.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and partner with internal and external stakeholders from the technician, to HCP, to department heads and hospital administrator level.
• Demonstrated presence and ability to influence executive level customers.

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