Amir Samuel, V MD, MBA
About Amir Samuel, V MD, MBA
Amir Samuel, V MD, MBA, is the Director of WW Medical Affairs Haematology, Multiple Myeloma at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Switzerland. He has extensive experience in hematology, oncology, and other therapeutic areas, having worked in diverse regions including the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Australia.
Company
Amir Samuel is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb, where he holds the position of Director, Worldwide Medical Affairs Haematology, Multiple Myeloma. He works on-site in Switzerland, focusing on the global medical strategy related to Multiple Myeloma.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Prior to his current role, Amir Samuel served as the Acting Country Medical Director at Bristol Myers Squibb in Australia for one month in 2022. He also worked as the Associate Medical Director for Haematology and Oncology for Australia and New Zealand from 2020 to 2022, based in Melbourne, Victoria.
Experience at Amgen
Amir Samuel has notable experience at Amgen, where he worked in various roles. In 2020, he served as the Senior Medical Scientist in Global Medical Affairs focusing on Oncology (ALL/Lymphoma) in Singapore for three months. Before that, he was the Therapeutic Area Medical Lead for Haematology, covering South East Asia, India, and Hong Kong for ten months from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was a Senior Medical Advisor for Haematology and Oncology in South East Asia from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Amir Samuel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Swinburne University of Technology, earned from 2011 to 2013, with a focus on Business Administration, Management, and Operations. He also has an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design from Chisholm Institute obtained in 2008 and an International Post Graduate Diploma of Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing, completed in 2007. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from Tanta University, completed in 2000.
Global Work and Cultural Experience
Amir Samuel has an extensive international work history, having lived and worked in diverse regions, including the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Australia. His diverse professional background allows him to bring a unique and comprehensive perspective to his roles, dealing with multiple therapeutic areas such as Hematology, Oncology, Immunology, Virology, Bone Health, and CNS.