Medical Science Liaison - Rheumatology (N Florida and Alabama)

Bristol Myers Squibb • Malibu, SC

11d • $166,090 - $201,262 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) identifies disease- and product-related medical needs within an assigned geography and develops relationships with thought leaders, healthcare providers, access stakeholders, and research leaders. The MSL serves as a trusted medical resource and conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange to support medical education, data and insight generation, patient access to BMS medicines, their safe and appropriate use, and research. Interactions may take place one-to-one, in group presentations, remotely, and through other channels.

The role assesses the medical and competitive landscape, understands external stakeholder needs, and maintains knowledge of treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, health economics outcomes research, and scientific activity. The MSL contributes to medical and field plans, institution and account planning, medical programs, cross-functional collaboration, internal training, congress activities, and clinical research support. This is a field-based position covering North Florida and Alabama, with required travel and a requirement to live in the territory or within 50 miles of its borders. The role requires driving a company-provided vehicle between locations.

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.
• Ability to drive a company-provided car; must be able to travel between locations, often over great distances, and have a responsible and safe driving history.
• High level of ethics and integrity.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to translate scientific or clinical data into understandable and useful information for physicians.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for research and 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.
• Demonstration of BMS values.
• Willingness to travel and live in the territory or within 50 miles of its borders.

Nice To Haves

• Rheumatology disease-area knowledge and understanding of scientific publications.
• Knowledge of scientific or clinical areas, 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.
• Prior Medical Science Liaison experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with academic and community research thought leaders, healthcare providers, and access stakeholders in the assigned geography; respond to scientific, unsolicited product, and HEOR-related questions.
• Present scientific information and respond to questions accurately and in compliance with local procedures and applicable ethical and legal guidelines.
• Assess stakeholder needs and the medical landscape, maintain knowledge of treatment strategies, products, unmet needs, clinical trials, HEOR, scientific activities, competitive dynamics, 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, collect meaningful medical insights, and communicate them to medical and commercial organizations.
• Develop geography-specific field medical and thought-leader interaction plans aligned with therapeutic-area objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Contribute to institution/account planning and delivery of scientifically meaningful medical programs and projects.
• Collaborate compliantly with cross-matrix field teams in the assigned geography.
• Support medical and product-specific training and provide scientific updates to internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Provide scientific support at promotional meetings, including presenting clinical data, evaluating speakers, and supporting BMS-contracted speakers when applicable.
• Participate in assigned congress activities.
• Support interventional and non-interventional research, including identifying and assessing potential study sites and facilitating recruitment or discussions about safe and effective use of investigational products as agreed with medical and GDO teams.
• Provide clinical development teams with recommendations and insights regarding study and site feasibility based on field knowledge and investigator contacts.
• Support healthcare providers through investigator-sponsored research submission, execution, and follow-up processes as agreed with medical and GDO teams.
• Ensure investigators of local studies understand and apply BMS pharmacovigilance procedures, and alert appropriate BMS personnel to identified adverse events.
• Support CRO-sponsored studies as agreed with medical and GDO teams.
• Drive a company-provided vehicle safely and responsibly between locations and travel as required; spend the majority of working time in the field with external customers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and 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.
• 11 paid company holidays each year for eligible employees.
• Additional time-off benefits may include 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, depending on eligibility.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• May be eligible 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