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Position Summary / Objective

The Disease Area Specialist is part of the Medical Affairs Team and provides a bridge between clinical research and the cross-functional Brand Team.

This position is responsible for the planning and execution of scientific projects related and not limited to broadly understood medical communication and education.

The Disease Area Specialist Hematology is accountable for developing, maintaining, and sharing Hematology medical & scientific capabilities.

Position Responsibilities

External Environment and Customer Focus

Develops and maintains strong relationship with scientific experts/Thought Leaders and external organizations in therapeutic areas of interest using various channels for interactions (1:1, group presentation; virtual meetings).Effectively develops content and presents information to HCPs, as appropriate, ensuring medical accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical and legal guidelines and directives.Sets up strong scientific collaboration scientific experts/Thought LeadersUnderstands the competitive landscape and actively prepares to address informational needs of customers.Collects and provides meaningful medical insights back to the organization to be actioned in support of the strategy development.

Medical Planning/Execution         

Delivers scientifically meaningful medical programs proposals and ensure flawless execution of medical activities to support overarching medical plan execution (e.g, Advisory Boards, Satellite Symposia, scientific roundtables, etc.)Lead cross functional collaboration within matrix teams to ensure appropriate embedding of the medical perspective and aligned focus in key critical execution to achieve overall medical strategies and objectives.Provide significant knowledge and insight to Head Office medical team (local/regional/worldwide) and local commercial organization to shape strategy.Proactively coaches others on how they can enhance their scientific skills in this area.Discuss and deliver Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) evidence based information reactively (ie, to government agencies, healthcare organizations, and payers), as appropriate.Represent medical as a key reference point for internal stakeholders for Hematology

Compliance

Endorse and implement a culture of complianceAdhere to all internal and external rules and regulationsAlert management or the Compliance Department to any possible compliance issuesAct as a role model who demonstrates consistent ethical and professional behavior.

Degree Requirements

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD)

Experience Requirements

Working in a  scientific role with 5+ years’ experience.Ability to communicate scientific or clinical data in an understandable and valuable manner to help HCPs best serve their patients.Ability to develop and effectively manage new and existing HCPs relationships.Expert knowledge of HematologyExpert Experience in the Hematology health care environment in Saudi Arabia & Gulf countriesDeveloping field medical plans aligned with medical and overall disease & product objectives 

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.Ability to translate clinical data into Medical strategies and objectivesPossesses a strong Business acumen.Embraces being independent and takes initiatives to further develop their scientific knowledgebase, while developing strong rapport and working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.Demonstrates a sense of learning agility by seeking out and learning from unfamiliar experiences and then applying those lessons to succeed in the next new situation.Drive to succeed and ability to adapt rapidly to an evolving and challenging entrepreneurial environment.Demonstrates innovation and the ability to integrate innovative concepts from others into local plans.Has the know-how to plan and execute effective and successful Learning Programs for HCPs.Experience in reviewing medical content of promotional and non promotional materialsPossesses strong work ethics, ability to set priorities and manage time appropriately.Holds a high level of integrity and good judgement, in order to navigate the requirements of the role effectively and compliantly in accordance with BMS policies and proceduresStrong communication and presentation skills.Fluent in Arabic & English

Travel Required

Travel will be required

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On-site Protocol

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