Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison, Neuroscience (S. Florida)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those
aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at
Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely
interesting work happens every day, in every department. From
optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell
therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and
the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and
thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside
high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther
than you thought possible.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. Read more:
careers.bms.com/working-with-us .Bristol Myers Squibb has a rich
history in Neuroscience focused on developing innovative medicines
to help people living with Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular
conditions. Bristol Myers Squibb currently markets a product in
Neurology and plans to re-enter the Psychiatry market with a focus
on patients suffering with schizophrenia. BMS is a global
biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to
help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company
is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of
human health. We value our passion for patients, quest for
innovation, and spirit of independence and love of challenge. Job
Description 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.The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is
responsible for identifying disease and product related medical
needs in a defined geography. The primary role of the MSL is to
develop and maintain relationships with Thought Leaders (TL) and
Healthcare Providers (HCP) within their healthcare system. The
purpose of their interactions is to engage in meaningful scientific
exchange that will ensure patients have access to BMS medicines, to
ensure their safe and appropriate use through peer to peer
discussions aligned with medical strategies and needs expressed by
external stakeholders, and to facilitate research. The MSL also
serves as the medical resource for external stakeholders in the
community. External Environment and Customer Focus
- Develop and maintain relationships with academic and community
research thought leaders, appropriate HCPs, and access
stakeholders, within a given geography to answer scientific,
unsolicited product, and HEOR related questions. The MSL will use
various channels for interactions (1:1, group presentations,
remote, etc.)
- 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.
- Actively assess the medical landscape by meeting with
TL/HCPs/Access Stakeholders to understand their needs and
expertise. Continuously update own knowledge in treatment
strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, health
economics outcomes research and scientific activities. Understand
the competitive landscape and evolving healthcare models and
actively prepare to address informational needs of customers
- Identify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state
initiatives, collaborative research projects, and investigator
sponsored research (ISR) of interest and in alignment with BMS
strategic objectives
- Attend medical congresses and local/regional meetings. Collect
and provide meaningful medical insights and/or impact by
communicating these back to the medical and commercial
organizations to support strategy development and business
decisions Contribute to the Medical Plan
- Develop geography-specific Field Medical and TL Interaction
plans based on therapeutic area objectives and TLs needs
- Adopt institution/account planning approach and contribute to
cross-functionalinstitution/account plans
- Contribute to development and delivery of scientifically
meaningful medical programs/projects in line with the local Medical
and Field Medical plan Provide Medical Support
- Establish a customer-centric, compliant collaboration with
cross-matrix field teams within assigned geography
- As necessary and appropriate, support the initial and ongoing
medical/scientific area and product specific training and provide
key scientific updates to internal stakeholders (e.g. Commercial,
Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, HEOR, Value Access &
Payment)
- Provide scientific support at promotional meetings by
presenting scientific and clinical data, by evaluating speakers and
by giving support to BMS-contracted speakers (if applicable)
- Participate in assigned Congress activities Support Clinical
Trial Activities
- Support Interventional and Non Interventional Research (NIR)
studies (e.g. identification andassessment of potential study
sites) to facilitate patient recruitment and/or discussions around
the safe and effective use of BMS investigational products, as
agreed with home office medical and Global Development Operations
(GDO) and as defined by the study scope document
- 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 agreed with home office medical and
GDO
- Support HCPs in the ISR submission and execution process and
study follow-up as agreed upon with home office medical and
GDO
- 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
- Actively support CRO sponsored studies as agreed with home
office medical and GDO and as defined by the study scope document
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in medical/biosciences (i.e., MD, PhD, PharmD,
DPH, EdD, etc.) AND a minimum 3-5 years of MSL experience
- Current MSL experience in psychiatry, mental health or
schizophrenia with proven track record of establishing,
maintaining, and enhancing effective and successful collegial
relationships with external experts. Knowledge Desired
- Disease area knowledge and an understanding of scientific
publications
- Knowledge of a scientific or clinical area, competitive
landscape and patient treatment trends
- Knowledge of clinical trial design and process
- Knowledge of the national healthcare and access
environment
- Knowledge of HEOR core concepts
- Excellent English language skills, spoken and written
Experience Desired
- A minimum of 2 years working in a clinical and/or
pharmaceutical environment
- Prior MSL experience
- Ability to work independently and act as a team player
- Translating scientific or clinical data into an understandable
and valuable form to help physicians best serve their patients
- Good communication and presentation skills to present
scientific and/or clinical data to research or healthcare
professionals
- Developing peer-to-peer relationships with TLs, scientists and
other healthcare professionals
- Ability to quickly and comprehensively learn about new subject
areas and environments
- Demonstration of the BMS Values 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 territory which they manage or within 50 miles of
the territory borders
- 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 The starting compensation for this job is
a range from $150,000 - $220,000, plus incentive cash and stock
opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes
into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills
and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will
be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for
specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the
job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS
Careers site. 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, # BMSNEURO If you come across a role that intrigues you
but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to
apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will
transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work,
Life-changing CareersWith 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.
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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/
eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment
Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the
well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a
result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully
vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your
area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will
be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and
regulations.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Pompano Beach , Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison, Neuroscience (S. Florida), Healthcare , Miami, Florida
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