Medical Science Liaison - Cardiovascular (Houston, South Texas & Louisiana)
Bristol Myers Squibb
2 months ago
On-site
New Orleans, LA
Medical Affairs
Position: Medical Science Liaison, Cardiovascular
Location: Houston, South Texas & Louisiana
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with academic/community research thought leaders, appropriate HCPs, and access stakeholders within a defined geography to answer scientific, unsolicited product, and HEOR-related questions (via 1:1, group presentations, remote, etc.).
- Use scientific resources and presentations to effectively present information to TL/HCPs and respond to questions with medical accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical/legal guidelines, and directives.
- Assess the medical landscape by meeting TL/HCPs/Access Stakeholders to understand needs/expertise; continuously update knowledge in treatment strategies, products, unmet needs, clinical trials, HEOR, and scientific activities; understand competitive landscape and evolving healthcare models.
- Identify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state initiatives, collaborative research, and investigator sponsored research (ISR) aligned with BMS strategic objectives.
- Attend medical congresses and local/regional meetings; collect and provide meaningful medical insights/impact to medical and commercial organizations.
- Develop geography-specific Field Medical and TL Interaction plans; contribute to institution/account plans.
- Provide medically aligned programs/projects in line with local Medical and Field Medical plan.
- Establish customer-centric, compliant collaboration with cross-matrix field teams.
- Support initial/ongoing medical/scientific and product-specific training and provide scientific updates to internal stakeholders (e.g., Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, HEOR, Value Access & Payment).
- Provide scientific support at promotional meetings; evaluate speakers and support BMS-contracted speakers (if applicable).
- Participate in assigned Congress activities.
- Support Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies (e.g., site identification/assessment) to facilitate patient recruitment and safe/effective use discussions.
- Provide recommendations on study/site feasibility; support ISR submission/execution and study follow-up.
- Ensure investigators understand/apply Pharmacovigilance procedural documents; alert appropriate BMS personnel to identified adverse events.
- Support CRO-sponsored studies as agreed with home office medical and GDO.
Required Experience
- MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, or NP with experience in a specific Disease Area or broad medical background with relevant pharmaceutical experience.
Knowledge Desired
- Disease area knowledge and understanding of scientific publications.
- Knowledge of clinical/scientific area, competitive landscape, and patient treatment trends.
- Knowledge of clinical trial design and process.
- Knowledge of national healthcare and access environment.
- Knowledge of HEOR core concepts.
- Excellent English language skills (spoken and written).
Experience Desired
- Minimum 2 years working in a clinical and/or pharmaceutical environment.
- Prior MSL experience.
- Ability to work independently and act as a team player.
- Ability to translate scientific/clinical data for physicians to serve patients.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with TLs, scientists, and other HCPs.
- Ability to quickly learn new subject areas/environments.
- Demonstration of BMS Values.
Essential Qualification
- Ability to drive a company-provided car; possess a responsible/safe driving history and high ethics/integrity.
Travel Requirement
- Travel required; field-based role (live in the territory or within 50 miles of territory borders).
Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision).
- Wellbeing support programs (e.g., BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP).
- Financial well-being/protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support).
- Paid time off: flexible time off (unlimited with manager approval) and 11 paid national holidays (with noted exceptions) OR 160 hours annual paid vacation (with manager approval) plus 11 national holidays and 3 optional holidays (for specified groups).
Compensation Overview (explicitly stated)
- Field (United States): $166,090–$201,262 (full-time). Additional incentive cash/stock may be available (eligibility-dependent).
Application Instructions (explicitly stated)
- If the role does not perfectly align with your resume, you are encouraged to apply anyway.
Location: Houston, South Texas & Louisiana
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with academic/community research thought leaders, appropriate HCPs, and access stakeholders within a defined geography to answer scientific, unsolicited product, and HEOR-related questions (via 1:1, group presentations, remote, etc.).
- Use scientific resources and presentations to effectively present information to TL/HCPs and respond to questions with medical accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical/legal guidelines, and directives.
- Assess the medical landscape by meeting TL/HCPs/Access Stakeholders to understand needs/expertise; continuously update knowledge in treatment strategies, products, unmet needs, clinical trials, HEOR, and scientific activities; understand competitive landscape and evolving healthcare models.
- Identify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state initiatives, collaborative research, and investigator sponsored research (ISR) aligned with BMS strategic objectives.
- Attend medical congresses and local/regional meetings; collect and provide meaningful medical insights/impact to medical and commercial organizations.
- Develop geography-specific Field Medical and TL Interaction plans; contribute to institution/account plans.
- Provide medically aligned programs/projects in line with local Medical and Field Medical plan.
- Establish customer-centric, compliant collaboration with cross-matrix field teams.
- Support initial/ongoing medical/scientific and product-specific training and provide scientific updates to internal stakeholders (e.g., Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, HEOR, Value Access & Payment).
- Provide scientific support at promotional meetings; evaluate speakers and support BMS-contracted speakers (if applicable).
- Participate in assigned Congress activities.
- Support Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies (e.g., site identification/assessment) to facilitate patient recruitment and safe/effective use discussions.
- Provide recommendations on study/site feasibility; support ISR submission/execution and study follow-up.
- Ensure investigators understand/apply Pharmacovigilance procedural documents; alert appropriate BMS personnel to identified adverse events.
- Support CRO-sponsored studies as agreed with home office medical and GDO.
Required Experience
- MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, or NP with experience in a specific Disease Area or broad medical background with relevant pharmaceutical experience.
Knowledge Desired
- Disease area knowledge and understanding of scientific publications.
- Knowledge of clinical/scientific area, competitive landscape, and patient treatment trends.
- Knowledge of clinical trial design and process.
- Knowledge of national healthcare and access environment.
- Knowledge of HEOR core concepts.
- Excellent English language skills (spoken and written).
Experience Desired
- Minimum 2 years working in a clinical and/or pharmaceutical environment.
- Prior MSL experience.
- Ability to work independently and act as a team player.
- Ability to translate scientific/clinical data for physicians to serve patients.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with TLs, scientists, and other HCPs.
- Ability to quickly learn new subject areas/environments.
- Demonstration of BMS Values.
Essential Qualification
- Ability to drive a company-provided car; possess a responsible/safe driving history and high ethics/integrity.
Travel Requirement
- Travel required; field-based role (live in the territory or within 50 miles of territory borders).
Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision).
- Wellbeing support programs (e.g., BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP).
- Financial well-being/protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support).
- Paid time off: flexible time off (unlimited with manager approval) and 11 paid national holidays (with noted exceptions) OR 160 hours annual paid vacation (with manager approval) plus 11 national holidays and 3 optional holidays (for specified groups).
Compensation Overview (explicitly stated)
- Field (United States): $166,090–$201,262 (full-time). Additional incentive cash/stock may be available (eligibility-dependent).
Application Instructions (explicitly stated)
- If the role does not perfectly align with your resume, you are encouraged to apply anyway.