Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology (NJ & Eastern PA)

Bristol Myers Squibb • Malibu, SC

4d • $166,090 - $201,262 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based medical resource and trusted partner for internal stakeholders and the healthcare community. The role identifies disease- and product-related medical needs in an assigned geography and develops and maintains relationships with thought leaders (TLs), healthcare providers (HCPs), and access stakeholders. Through compliant peer-to-peer scientific exchange, the MSL supports medical education, data and insight generation, appropriate and safe use of BMS medicines, patient access, and research.

The MSL assesses the medical landscape and customer needs, maintains current knowledge of treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), scientific activities, competitive developments, and evolving healthcare models, and contributes to medical and field medical planning. The role also collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports internal scientific training and communications, participates in congress activities, and assists with clinical research and study feasibility and execution as agreed with home office medical and Global Development Operations.

This position covers New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. The MSL must live in the managed territory or within 50 miles of its borders and will spend the majority of time in the field with external customers. Driving a company-provided car between locations is an essential qualification. The listed full-time salary range is $166,090–$201,262, with potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. Benefits may include wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, insurance, and time-off programs, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

Requirements

• MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, or NP, with experience in a specific disease area or a broad medical background and relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a clinical and/or pharmaceutical environment.
• Excellent spoken and written English-language skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to translate scientific or clinical data into clear, useful information to help physicians serve patients.
• Good communication and presentation skills for presenting scientific and/or clinical data to research or healthcare professionals.
• Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with thought leaders, scientists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to learn new subject areas and environments quickly and comprehensively.
• High level of ethics and integrity, and a responsible and safe driving history.
• Ability to drive a BMS-provided vehicle between locations, often over great distances.
• Must live in the territory managed or within 50 miles of its borders.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Medical Science Liaison experience.
• Knowledge of the disease area and scientific publications.
• Knowledge of a scientific or clinical area, the competitive landscape, and patient treatment trends.
• Knowledge of clinical trial design and processes.
• Knowledge of the national healthcare and access environment.
• Knowledge of HEOR core concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with academic and community research thought leaders, appropriate HCPs, and access stakeholders within the assigned geography.
• Respond to scientific, unsolicited product, and HEOR-related questions through individual, group, remote, and other interactions.
• Present scientific information accurately and compliantly, and respond to questions in accordance with local procedures and ethical and legal guidelines.
• Assess the medical landscape and stakeholder needs; maintain knowledge of treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, HEOR, scientific activities, the competitive landscape, and evolving healthcare models.
• Identify opportunities for disease-state initiatives, collaborative research, and investigator-sponsored research aligned with BMS strategic objectives.
• Attend medical congresses and local or regional meetings, gather meaningful medical insights, and communicate them to medical and commercial organizations to inform strategy and business decisions.
• Develop geography-specific Field Medical and thought-leader interaction plans based on therapeutic-area objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Contribute to institution/account planning and cross-functional institution/account plans.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of scientifically meaningful medical programs and projects aligned with local Medical and Field Medical plans.
• Collaborate compliantly and with a customer-centric approach with cross-matrix field teams in the assigned geography.
• As appropriate, support initial and ongoing medical/scientific and product-specific training and provide scientific updates to internal stakeholders, including Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, HEOR, and Value Access & Payment.
• Provide scientific support at promotional meetings by presenting clinical and scientific data, evaluating speakers, and supporting BMS-contracted speakers where applicable.
• Participate in assigned congress activities.
• Support interventional and non-interventional research studies, including identifying and assessing potential study sites, as agreed with home office medical and GDO and as defined by study scope documents.
• Provide clinical development teams with study and site feasibility recommendations and insights based on field knowledge and direct contact with potential investigators, as agreed with home office medical and GDO.
• Support HCPs through investigator-sponsored research submission, execution, and follow-up processes as agreed with home office medical and GDO.
• Ensure investigators in local studies understand and apply BMS Pharmacovigilance procedures, and alert appropriate BMS personnel to identified adverse events.
• Actively support CRO-sponsored studies as agreed with home office medical and GDO and as defined by study scope documents.
• Drive a company-provided vehicle between locations and maintain a responsible and safe driving history.

Benefits

• Wellbeing support.
• Retirement and financial protection benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Paid company holidays; the posting specifies 11 annually for U.S.-based exempt employees.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree