Souhila Ahdjoudj
About Souhila Ahdjoudj
Souhila Ahdjoudj is the Director Worldwide Field Medical and Communication Lead for the Immunology and Fibrosis Portfolio at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Souhila Ahdjoudj currently serves as the Director Worldwide Field Medical and Communication Lead for the Immunology and Fibrosis Portfolio at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States. In this role, she is responsible for leading medical communications and field medical initiatives globally, focusing on immunology and fibrosis areas. Her work is essential in guiding scientific exchanges and delivering data to enhance patient outcomes and expedite access to new treatments.
Previous Positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Souhila has held several key positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb over the years. From 2016 to 2017, she worked as Directeur Communication Médicale. Earlier in 2016, she served as Associate Director Field Medical Center of Excellence for Immunosciences. From 2014 to 2016, Souhila was also the Associate Director at the Field Medical Center of Excellence in Immunosciences. These roles contributed significantly to her extensive experience in medical communications and field medical strategies.
Experience at Idis, Danone Nutricia Research, and UCB
Prior to her current tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Souhila accumulated diverse experience across multiple roles. She served as the Medical Scientific Liaison Manager at Idis from 2011 to 2014 in Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom. Before that, from 2008 to 2011, she was a Research Scientist Senior Immunity at Danone Nutricia Research in Utrecht, Netherlands. Her earlier positions also include roles at UCB in Brussels, where she was a Medical Scientific Advisor from 2005 to 2007 and a Clinical Research Associate Coordinator in Inflammation from 2004 to 2006.
Educational Background
Souhila Ahdjoudj has a rich academic background in biology and scientific research. She earned her Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy in Biology from Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) / University Paris Vii, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, she underwent leadership education at Emlyon Business School in 2016. Her studies have laid a strong foundation for her to excel in both scientific research and leadership roles in medical communications.
Core Beliefs and Skills
Souhila Ahdjoudj is passionate about delivering high-quality medical communication that supports patients in overcoming serious illnesses. She believes in the crucial role of medical communication for healthcare professionals and is dedicated to facilitating influential scientific exchanges and data delivery to advance medical science. Souhila is recognized for her excellent global thinking abilities, strong project and team management skills, and her flexibility in working effectively as both a team player and a team leader.