[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison, Cell Therapy Autoimmune @Bristol Myers Squibb

Role Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a member of a field-based team of scientists 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 our Cell Therapy Autoimmune products at Bristol Myers Squibb in coordination with our Medical Affairs Department.

This is a field-based position and requires professionals with established personal and scientific credibility to interact with thought leaders and centers of excellence. The position involves travel of more than 50%.

• Identify, establish and maintain scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator initiated research
• Develop and execute geography-specific Field Medical and KOL Interaction plans based on therapeutic area objectives and KOL needs
• Partner with other BMS MSL teams to achieve CTAI objectives and goals with rheumatologists and hematologists
• Support patient education initiatives, serving as subject matter expert on BMS pipeline and investigational therapies
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic and healthcare provider settings in both group and one-on-one situations
• Collaborate with the Clinical research and development organization to enhance patient enrolment in BMS-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate trial sites and actively interacting with participating investigators
• Provide scientific support at National, Regional and Local medical congresses/meetings
• Capture and provide timely feedback/insights to internal stakeholders regarding the cell therapy and autoimmune treatment landscape for strategy development

Qualifications

• Attainment of terminal degree in medical science (PA-C, DNP, Pharm D, M.D., or Ph.D.) is required
• 3-5 years clinical or research experience in cell therapy or an autoimmune disease
• OR 3-5 years as a medical science liaison in cell therapy or autoimmune disease landscapes
• Cell therapy or rheumatology experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams
• 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
• Translating scientific or clinical data into understandable and valuable information to help physicians best serve their patients

Requirements

• Field-based position requiring travel of more than 50%

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: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays
  • 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