[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison, Lung/GU Oncology @Bristol Myers Squibb

Role Description

The primary role of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is to engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare system leaders such as Regional Thought Leaders (RTLs), National Thought Leaders, and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) within a defined geography to translate science into patient care. MSLs will also engage the top HCPs in high-disease burden hospitals.

The MSL captures medical insights and acts as a clinical & scientific advisor to cross-functional partners. Ensures applicable interactions are aligned with enterprise and medical strategies and ultimately serve to ensure patients have access to BMS medicines through their efforts to ensure the medical community is fully apprised of their safe and effective use.

This role is field-based, and it is anticipated that the employee will spend a majority of the time in the field interacting with external stakeholders, including investigators and clinical thought leaders, while also supporting internal stakeholders and continuing to maintain a high level of therapeutic expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops trusted relationships with appropriate academic and community Thought Leaders (TLs) in Oncology through high-quality peer-to-peer scientific dialogue in both proactive and reactive settings.
• Effectively collaborates and engages in scientific dialogue with TLs to gain insights on clinical landscape to ensure development of a medical plan that is both product/disease area focused and translates into effective launch.
• Proactively engages in scientific and clinical conversation to ensure development of a medical plan that is both product/disease area focused and translates into effective launch and LCM activities.
• Engages with medical societies, PAGs (Patient Advocacy Groups) and guideline committee members as appropriate.
• Provides training for external speakers as needed.
• Strategically engages payers in the pre- and peri-launch phases (with fHEOR and Account Executives).
• Provides medical support to address unsolicited HCP questions in real-time, both in face-to-face interactions and through the Medical on Call virtual capability.
• Develops credible connections with key Thought Leaders (TLs) in oncology through high-quality peer-to-peer scientific dialogue.
• Appropriately document and achieve annual goals.
• Leverages digital capabilities to enhance medical engagement.

Clinical Trial Engagement

• Provides recommendations and insights to clinical development team on study feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on knowledge of the field and through direct contacts with potential investigators.
• Liaises with key large accounts to understand clinical barriers to patient access and ensuring equity in access to clinical trials.
• Leads major evidence read-outs with clinical trial investigators e.g., Ph 3 top-line data.
• Support Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies to facilitate patient recruitment and/or discussions around the safe and effective use of BMS investigational products.
• Provide recommendations and insights to clinical development team on study and site feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on knowledge of the field.
• Support HCPs in the ISR submission and execution process and study follow-up.
• Ensure that BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied by investigators of local studies.
• If applicable, support CRO sponsored studies as agreed with home office medical and GDO.

Qualifications

• MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NP with experience in a specific Disease Area or with a broad medical background or relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Working in a scientific and/or clinical research environment. Field medical expertise preferred.
• Deep understanding of TL environment and needs.
• Strong oncology experience required.
• Scientific or clinical disease area knowledge, patient treatment trends, clinical landscape.
• Pharmaceutical industry including compliance and regulatory guidelines.
• Understanding of scientific publications.
• Clinical trial design and process.
• Understanding of national and regional healthcare and access environment.

Requirements

• Travel as this position requires the operation of a Company-provided vehicle.
• Must meet the requirements of “Qualified Driver,” including being at least 21 years of age and having a driver’s license in good standing.
• Spend majority of time in the field with external customers.

Key Competencies Desired

• Scientific Agility: Ability to engage in a dialogue about data in a compelling, fair and balanced way.
• Patient centricity: Understands the patient journey and experience.
• Customer-focused/enterprise mindset: Understands overall enterprise objectives and prioritization.
• Winning Mindset: Results-oriented, positive, resilient attitude.
• Analytical Capability: Ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights.
• Technological Agility: Understanding and effectively using technology in various aspects of healthcare business.
• Teamwork/Cross-functional mindset: Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and more.
• Work-life benefits include flexible time off and paid national holidays.