Medical Science Liaison/ Senior Medical Science Liaison- Rheumatology- TN, AL, KY

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Summary :

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a member of a field-based team 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 Bristol Myers Squibb and the Medical Affairs department at the direction of Medical Affairs management.

Territory : TN, AL, KY

Responsibilities :

• Identify TL / HCPs and establish and maintain scientific relationships.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using available scientific resources and presentations. Effectively present information to TL / HCPs and be able to respond to questions, ensuring medical accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical and legal guidelines and directives.
• Collaborate with the clinical organization to enhance patient enrolment in BMS-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites, interacting with investigators in ongoing studies, and educating the community for referrals.
• Provide recommendations and insights to clinical development team on study and site feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on knowledge of the field and through direct contacts with potential investigators.
• Primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-sponsored research (ISR); helping to facilitate support to HCPs in the ISR submission process when needed and as agreed upon with home office medical and US Market Guiding Principles
• Ensure that BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied by investigators of local studies, and alert appropriate BMS personnel to any identified Adverse Events
• Develop and execute territory and account / TL plans including institution / account referral network building and contribute to execution of regional and national strategy.
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one-on-one situations.
• Provide scientific support at medical congresses and advisory boards as needed.
• Collect and provide meaningful medical insights by communicating these back to the medical and commercial organizations to support strategy development and business decisions.
• Ability and interest to evolve and shape the field medical role to maximize delivery of quality scientific exchange and foster long standing relationships.

Qualifications :

• MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NP with experience in a specific Disease Area or with a broad medical background and relevant pharmaceutical experience
• BS degree in scientific and / or medical discipline required; MD, DO, PharmD, MSN or PhD strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years clinical or research experience in rheumatology
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment as well as in cross-functional networks.
• 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

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following : Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.

Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).

Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.

Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.

Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility / infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.

Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

LI-Remote

Ability to drive a company-provided car is an essential qualification of this position. Candidates must be able to drive a BMS-provided vehicle between locations (often great distances apart) and arrive at each location ready and able to enthusiastically and efficiently demonstrate an applied knowledge of pertinent health care industry trends.

Candidates must possess a high level of ethics, integrity, and a responsible and safe driving history

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients’ lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary.

Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs.

The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role :

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility.

For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture.

For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations / adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.

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BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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