Role Summary
Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Neuroscience/MS (TAS) based in Albany, NY. Drives demand for BMS medicines within the assigned portfolio, engaging Health Care Providers with a differentiated scientific dialogue and ensuring a high-quality Customer Experience (Cx). Field-based role, primarily in the external customer environment.
Responsibilities
- Promotes approved indications of BMS products within a defined territory to meet or exceed sales targets in a compliant manner.
- Demonstrates scientific expertise using approved resources and publications to present information to HCPs with medical accuracy.
- Collaborates with other field teams to ensure the best Customer Experience (Cx) for HCPs.
- Builds and maintains credibility with regional thought leaders and HCPs; serves as primary contact for stakeholders in the patient care continuum.
- Liaises with other BMS functions to deliver an overall higher Cx and prioritizes safe, appropriate use of BMS products while achieving business results.
- Maintains field-based engagement, spending 100% of time in the field with external customers.
Qualifications
- Advanced scientific degree and/or 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience in healthcare sales, MSL, HCP, or nursing roles.
- Ability to communicate scientific/clinical data accurately to support patient care.
- Proven ability to build and maintain credibility with key customers and office staff; strong customer-centric mindset.
- Experience in Neurology is preferred.
- Strong account management, selling competencies, and track record of meeting/exceeding goals.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with a positive, collaborative mindset.
- Strong selling and promotional skills with a proven performance record.
- Must be able to operate a company-provided vehicle; favorable driving record and minimum age requirements apply.
Skills
- Customer/commercial mindset; data-driven decision making.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to simplify complex scientific data for HCPs.
- Proficiency with CE^3 tools (when implemented) and other CRM/software to plan calls and track data.
- Strong analytical capabilities to interpret prescribing patterns, market trends, and HCP preferences.
- Technological agility to use digital channels and tools to engage with healthcare professionals.
- Teamwork and learning agility; balanced drive and collaboration.
Education
- Advanced scientific degree preferred; additional qualifications in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field.
Additional Requirements
- In-person field presence is essential for collaboration and engagement with customers.
- COVID-19 vaccination may be required for roles in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, subject to applicable laws and accommodations.
- Eligible for a company-provided vehicle; driving qualifications required.