BD
Medical Science Liaison – BD
The MSL will serve as a scientific expert on BD’s plastic and reconstructive surgery product portfolio, including surgical scaffolds and soft tissue reinforcement systems. The role is responsible for advancing compliant scientific engagement while aligning stakeholder insights with the organization’s strategy.
Job Responsibilities
- Align on medical strategy and key objectives with cross‑functional partners, including medical, clinical, commercial, regulatory, R&D, and market access teams.
- Identify, segment, and map all relevant stakeholders: KOLs, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, HCPs, payers, patient groups, and internal influencers.
- Gather and analyze comprehensive data on stakeholder backgrounds, interests, and networks to prioritize impactful engagement.
- Develop personalized engagement plans reflecting stakeholder needs and organizational goals in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- Design and execute coordinated objectives for each audience segment, with clearly defined scientific and educational outcomes.
- Deploy a blend of proactive (planned educational sessions, advisory boards, congress symposia) and reactive (data inquiry response, ad hoc consultation) engagement tactics.
- Use diverse engagement channels: in‑person or virtual KOL meetings, collaborative research, educational events, surgical congresses, and digital platforms.
- Collect, document, and communicate insights from stakeholder interactions to internal teams, continually refining the overall medical strategy and supporting leadership in plastic and reconstructive surgery therapeutics.
- Maintain strict compliance and ethical standards, ensuring clear separation between scientific engagement and promotional activity.
- Track engagement activities against established benchmarks; assess and adapt engagement impact and tactics to maximize value.
- Foster and sustain long‑term, mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders by serving as a scientific expert and advancing clinical knowledge.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3‑5 years of either field‑based MSL experience or work experience in the medical device industry (with some surgery‑specific medical device experience)
- Strong expertise in medical affairs, KOL engagement, and the clinical/regulatory landscape specific to surgical innovation
- Demonstrated record of effective cross‑functional collaboration
- Ability to analyze stakeholder networks and tailor communications to varying audiences
- Outstanding presentation, relationship‑building, and organizational skills
- Ability to interpret complicated clinical and pre‑clinical data
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of the US Healthcare System and relevant regulations
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Knowledge of clinical trial design and process
- Understanding of US healthcare system, medical practice, and clinical decision making
- Ability to develop trust and integrity with peers and others within BD
- Travel: 60‑80% travel, including overnight and weekend stays.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree (MPH, MBA, MSN)
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline is considered a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally‑protected characteristics.
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