Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology (Los Angeles, CA)

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based role that functions 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 established personal and scientific credibility, deep understanding of the therapeutic landscape, and excellent communication skills to interact with thought leaders. Location: Field - Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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
• 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
• 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

Additional Requirements

• 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