[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - Lung & GU Tumors @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. Additionally, the MSL will work with the medical community to address other pertinent scientific related questions not limited to approved assets and indications. MSL engagement with HCPs is focused on pre- and peri-launch activities or according to lifecycle needs of the brand. The MSL will also engage in educational dialogue with relevant HCPs and share relevant clinical evidence and information based on the physicians’ needs and in accordance with the field medical plan.

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.

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, offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate meeting the requirements of “Qualified Driver.”
  • The MSL will spend the majority of their time in the field with their external customers and additional requirements based on territory assignment and team needs, as needed.

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, and various leaves of absence.

Company Description

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.

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