Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology (San Diego, CA/AZ/NM)

Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology (San Diego, CA/AZ/NM)

Position: Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology

Location: Field - San Diego, CA/AZ/NM

The MSL role embodies our medical mission to be recognized as the trusted partner for internal stakeholders and the healthcare community, driving scientific exchange to enhance medical education, data generation, insight generation and patients' access to medicine.

Key Responsibilities

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.

This position requires professionals with established personal and scientific credibility, deep understanding of the therapeutic landscape and excellent communication skills to interact with thought leaders.

• 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, as well as support HCPs in the ISR submission and execution process and study follow-up as agreed upon with home office medical and clinical development.
• 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.
• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research.
• 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 & Experience

• 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.
• 3‑5 years clinical or research experience in rheumatology.

Knowledge Desired

• 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.

Essential Qualification

• 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.

Travel Requirement

• Travel required. Position is field based, MSL will be required to live in the region which they manage.
• The MSL will spend the majority of their time in the field with their external customers.
• Further requirements based on territory assignment and team needs.

Compensation Overview

Field - United States - US: $161,250 - $195,401

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job‑related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Well‑being 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.
• Paid Time Off: US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)).
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non‑Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States office‑based employees. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations.

Supporting People With Disabilities

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. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to Visit careers.bms.com/eeo‑accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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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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R : Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology (San Diego, CA/AZ/NM)

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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