Kul Riar
About Kul Riar
Kul Riar is a Product Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles at Novartis, Pfizer, and other companies.
Company
Kul Riar currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Product Manager in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. At Bristol Myers Squibb, he is responsible for developing and implementing a patient support program in the field of Hematology. Additionally, he leads and coordinates cross-functional teams to achieve brand strategies and tactics and manages financial budgets in alignment with forecasted objectives and marketing & distribution. He also communicates and liaises with global partners to ensure the success of brand strategies.
Title
Kul Riar holds the title of Product Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb. His responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing financial budgets, and communicating with global partners to ensure alignment and success of brand strategies. He specializes in developing and implementing patient support programs, with a specific focus on Hematology.
Previous Experience at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Before his current role, Kul Riar worked at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. as a Brand Manager from 2015 to 2021. Over his six-year tenure at Novartis, he was involved in various marketing and brand management roles, driving key initiatives and strategies for the company.
Previous Experience at Pfizer Canada
Kul Riar has had multiple roles at Pfizer Canada in Montreal. He served as an Operations / Field Force Effectiveness Manager from 2012 to 2015, and as a Senior Brand Manager from 2007 to 2012. Before that, he worked as a Manager, Curriculum Development from 1998 to 2000. In these roles, he was responsible for sales management, marketing & field force effectiveness, and the development of customer-centric strategies that delivered measurable results.
Education and Expertise
Kul Riar studied at the University of Alberta, earning a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) with a focus on Physical Education and Biology/Biological Sciences. His diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry includes roles in sales, marketing, learning and development, customer learning, business development, and operations. He is known for introducing new ideas and developing strategies that drive sustainable growth and profitability in pharmaceutical markets.