Christian Gentili
About Christian Gentili
Christian Gentili is an Associate Director of Worldwide Medical Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb in Boudry, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, with extensive experience in the Pharma/Biotech industry and scientific research.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Christian Gentili currently holds the position of Associate Director in Worldwide Medical Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Boudry, Neuchâtel, Switzerland. He joined the Worldwide Medical Affairs Hematology Team on November 1st, 2021. In his role, he contributes to global medical strategies and works to advance therapeutic areas, with a special focus on Hematologic Diseases.
Professional Background in Medical Affairs
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Christian Gentili held several key roles in prominent pharmaceutical companies, building extensive experience in Medical Affairs. At Celgene, he served as a Disease Area Specialist / Senior Medical Affairs Manager for Myeloid Diseases from 2020 to 2021, and as a Medical Affairs Manager in Hematology/Oncology from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked as a Regional Medical Liaison Manager in Cardiovascular Diseases at Amgen from 2016 to 2018. His roles have included responsibilities such as medical plan design, brand plan support, and scientific communication.
Academic and Research Experience
Christian Gentili's career began in academia with a strong focus on scientific research. He was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Zurich from 2014 to 2016 and completed his PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he has worked as a Research Assistant at Karolinska University Hospital and completed a research preparatory course at Karolinska Institutet. His academic background in Medical Biotechnology and scientific research has provided a solid foundation for his work in the pharmaceutical industry.
Expertise in Hematology, Oncology, and Cardiovascular Diseases
Christian Gentili has developed a deep expertise in both Hematologic (Lymphoid and Myeloid) and Cardiovascular Diseases over his career. He has focused on diseases such as Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelofibrosis (MF), Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), and beta-thalassemia in hematology, as well as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Myocardial Infarction (MI), Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Stroke, Heart Failure, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia in cardiovascular. This knowledge allows him to effectively contribute to medical strategies and therapeutic advancements in these fields.
Multilingual Abilities and Communication Skills
Fluency in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, enhances Christian Gentili's ability to engage with international stakeholders and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). His communication and presentation skills have been honed through various roles in research, teaching, and professional environments. He has organized and executed numerous scientific and medical meetings, including investigator meetings, advisory boards, and symposia, showcasing his competence in science communication for both expert and non-expert audiences.