Senior Medical Advisor Immuno-Oncology - Riyadh
Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Location
- Riyadh - SA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 57 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
About this role
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 Senior Medical Advisor Immuno-Oncology – based in Riyadh - 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 Senior Medical Advisor IO is accountable for developing, maintaining, and sharing Immuno oncology-related medical & scientific capabilities.
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 Leaders Actively profile the medical landscape and continuously update knowledge and expertise in products, patient treatment trends, unmet medical needs, clinical trials and scientific activities. Understand the competitive landscape and actively prepare 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 Neuroscience 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 who demonstrates consistent ethical and professional behavior. Degree Requirements: Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) Experience Requirements: Working in a medical / scientific role with 5+ years’ experience. Expert knowledge of Immuno Oncology Expert Experience in the IO health care environment in KSA 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. Developing 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