Sami Hocine
About Sami Hocine
Sami Hocine serves as the Senior Vice President of Medical Strategy and Scientific Affairs at BGB Group, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in science writing and medical communications, with previous roles at EJBM, Sudler & Hennessey, and other organizations.
Work at BGB Group
Sami Hocine has served as the Senior Vice President of Medical Strategy and Scientific Affairs at BGB Group since 2015. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategies that enhance the company's medical communications and scientific initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing the creation of communication platforms for Phase III clinical trials, which are essential for sharing clinical trial results with stakeholders. Hocine's work also involves planning and executing booth presentations and asset creation for medical congresses, aimed at increasing the visibility of pharmaceutical brands.
Previous Experience in Medical Communications
Prior to his current position, Sami Hocine held various roles in medical communications. He worked as an Editor of Acquisitions at EJBM for eight months in 2011-2012. Following that, he served as a Science Writer at the Philip and Rita Rosen Department of Communications & Public Affairs from 2012 to 2013. He was also an Associate Medical Director at Sudler & Hennessey from 2013 to 2015 and worked as a Science Journalist at TheDoctorWillSeeYouNow.com during 2013-2014. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Sami Hocine's educational background includes studies at The Wooster School from 1992 to 2002, followed by a Bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. Hocine specializes in KOL (Key Opinion Leader) engagements, which are critical for influencing the medical and scientific communities. He has expertise in creating educational materials, including KOL and patient videos, which support patient education and advocacy.
Contributions to Medical Education
Sami Hocine has made significant contributions to medical education through the development of client education programs and journal clubs. These initiatives facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development among healthcare professionals. His involvement in creating educational resources enhances the understanding of complex medical topics and supports ongoing learning within the medical community.