Therapeutic Area Partners Hematology - Riyadh

Bristol Myers Squibb; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a field-based TAP in hematology for Saudi Arabia, focusing on scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to support approved indications and access. The role emphasizes high field presence, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration across hospitals and clinics.

The position requires a pharmacist with relevant experience; Saudi licensing is mandatory, and nationals are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience; Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties valid license.
• Saudi Nationals only.

Responsibilities

• Engage with HCPs to facilitate scientific exchange in hematology.
• Develop territory plan with KPIs and deliver medical insights.
• Support safe and appropriate use of BMS products and formulary access.

Skills

Scientific acumen

Data interpretation

Independence & initiative

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Learning program planning

Communication skills

English & Arabic proficiency

Knowledge of Saudi healthcare system

Education

Pharmacist degree

Master’s degree asset

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

The TAP Hematology - Riyadh is a field-based role responsible for facilitating scientific exchange with healthcare professionals (HCPs) in hematology.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Hematology experience is preferred.

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https //careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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