Medical Science Liaison, Cell Therapy (Kentucky and Tennessee)

Role Summary

The Cell Therapy Medical Science Liaison (MSL) acts as a clinical and scientific advisor to cross-functional partners, ensuring interactions align with medical strategies and supporting patient access to BMS medicines through education of the medical community on safe and effective use. The MSL engages with the healthcare community on pre- and peri-launch activities and maintains a high level of therapeutic expertise. This role is field-based, predominantly in Kentucky and Tennessee, with external stakeholders and internal support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Medical engagement
  • Collaborates with TLs to gain insights on the clinical landscape and develop a medical plan for launch and lifecycle management.
  • Engages in scientific dialogue to support launch, LCM activities, and medical strategy.
  • Engages with medical societies, PAGs, and guideline committees as appropriate.
  • Provides training for external speakers as needed.
  • Strategically engages payers in pre- and peri-launch phases with fHEOR and Account Executives.
  • Provides medical response to unsolicited HCP questions in real time, in person and via Medical on Call.
  • Develops connections with key Thought Leaders through high-quality peer-to-peer dialogue.
  • Documents and achieves annual goals; leverages digital capabilities to enhance medical engagement.
• Clinical Trial engagement
  • Provides recommendations on study feasibilities based on field knowledge and investigator contacts, per agreements with home office medical and GDO.
  • Liaises with large accounts to understand barriers to patient access and equity in clinical trials.
  • Leads major evidence read-outs with trial investigators (e.g., Phase 3 top-line data).
  • Supports Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies to facilitate patient recruitment and discuss safe use of investigational products.
  • Supports ISR submission and execution process and study follow-up as agreed with home office medical and GDO.
  • Ensures pharmacovigilance documents are understood and followed by investigators; alerts BMS personnel to adverse events.
  • Supports CRO-sponsored studies as applicable per study scope document.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, or PhD required
• Minimum 3 years clinical or research experience in hematology OR 3 years as an MSL in lymphoma or multiple myeloma
• Cell therapy experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance guidelines for interactions with health-care professionals
• Ability to partner with and maintain relationships within the medical community
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills
• Ability to translate scientific/clinical data into understandable information for physicians

Travel

• Requires operation of a company-provided vehicle; eligible drivers must meet specified requirements.
• Majority of time in the field with external customers; additional requirements based on territory and team needs.

Skills

• Scientific Agility: engage in data dialogue, understand clinical practice and regulatory requirements; communicate clearly with TLs/HCPs.
• Patient centricity: understand patient journey and maintain a patient-focused mindset.
• Customer-focused / Enterprise mindset: align with enterprise objectives, adapt to change, build HCP relationships, influence matrix organizations.
• Analytical Capability: analyze data and market trends, segment HCPs, derive actionable insights, use analytics tools.
• Technological Agility: effectively use technology and digital channels to communicate and manage HCP data; proficient with CE^3 and CRM tools; use Medical on Call.
• Teamwork / Cross-functional mindset: independent work and strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; understanding of RWE and healthcare access environments; represent BMS with integrity.