Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology (San Diego, CA/AZ/NM)

Bristol Myers Squibb•San Diego, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Position: Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology Location: Field - San Diego, CA/AZ/NM The MSL role embodies our medical mission to be recognized as the trusted partner for internal stakeholders and the healthcare community, driving scientific exchange to enhance medical education, data generation, insight generation and patients’ access to medicine. Key Responsibilities The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a member of a field-based team who function as an extension of the US Medical Affairs organization. MSLs are responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with medical thought leaders involved in various phases of product development. MSLs provide medical information through scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner and provide clinical/scientific support for Bristol Myers Squibb and the Medical Affairs department at the direction of Medical Affairs management. This is position requires professionals with established personal and scientific creditability, deep understanding of the therapeutic landscape and excellent communication skills to interact with thought leaders.

Requirements

MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NP with experience in a specific Disease Area or with a broad medical background and relevant pharmaceutical experience
BS degree in scientific and/or medical discipline required; MD, DO, PharmD, MSN or PhD strongly preferred
3-5 years clinical or research experience in rheumatology
Proven ability to work independently in a fast paced environment as well as in cross-functional networks
Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to industry interactions with health-care professionals
Ability to partner and maintain relationships within the medical community
Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills
Ability to drive a company-provided car is an essential qualification of this position. Candidates must be able to drive a BMS-provided vehicle between locations (often great distances apart) and arrive at each location ready and able to enthusiastically and efficiently demonstrate an applied knowledge of pertinent health care industry trends. Candidates must possess a high level of ethics, integrity, and a responsible and safe driving history
Travel required. Position is field based, MSL will be required to live in the region which they manage. The MSL will spend the majority of their time in the field with their external customers.

Responsibilities

Identify TL/HCPs, and establish and maintain scientific relationships
Demonstrate proficiency in using available scientific resources and presentations.
Effectively present information to TL/HCPs and be able to respond to questions, ensuring medical accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical and legal guidelines and directives.
Collaborate with the clinical organization to enhance patient enrolment in BMS-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites, interacting with investigators in ongoing studies, and educating the community for referrals
Provide recommendations and insights to clinical development team on study and site feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on knowledge of the field and through direct contacts with potential investigators, as well as support HCPs in the ISR submission and execution process and study follow-up as agreed upon with home office medical and clinical development
Ensure that BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied by investigators of local studies, and alert appropriate BMS personnel to any identified Adverse Events
Develop and execute territory and account/TL plans including institution/account referral network building and contribute to execution of regional and national strategy
Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research
Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one-on-one situations
Provide scientific support at medical congresses and advisory boards as needed
Collect and provide meaningful medical insights by communicating these back to the medical and commercial organizations to support strategy development and business decisions
Ability and interest to evolve and shape the field medical role to maximize delivery of quality scientific exchange and foster long standing relationships

Benefits

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

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