Medical Science Liaison, Cell Therapy (N. CA, Nevada)

About the role

Bristol Myers Squibb offers uniquely interesting work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Cell Therapy, you will be part of a field-based team of scientists functioning as an extension of the US Medical Affairs organization. This role involves developing and enhancing professional relationships with medical thought leaders across various phases of product development, providing medical information through scientific exchange, and supporting clinical and scientific initiatives at the direction of Medical Affairs management.

This is a field-based position covering Northern California and Nevada, requiring professionals with established personal and scientific credibility to interact with thought leaders and centers of excellence. The role involves more than 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and establish and maintain scientific relationships with them, connecting KOLs in academic and community centers.
• Act as the primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research.
• Develop and execute geography-specific Field Medical and KOL Interaction plans based on therapeutic area objectives and KOL needs.
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings in both group and one-on-one situations.
• Collaborate with the Clinical organization to enhance patient enrollment in BMS-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites and interacting with investigators in ongoing studies.
• Provide scientific support at medical congresses.
• Provide timely feedback and information on emerging clinical/scientific trends and opportunities to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, or PhD required.
• 3-5 years of clinical or research experience in hematology or 3-5 years as a medical science liaison.
• Cell therapy experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional networks.
• Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to industry interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to partner and maintain relationships within the medical community.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills.
• Ability to translate scientific or clinical data into understandable and valuable information to help physicians best serve their patients.

Pay

Starting compensation range for this full-time role in the United States is $168,220 - $203,837. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate accounts for required skills, job location, work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off (US Exempt Employees): Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) and 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, or Rayzebio).
  • Paid Time Off (Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, and Rayzebio Exempt/Non-Exempt/Hourly Employees): 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
  • Additional time off based on eligibility may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

All global full-time and part-time employees actively employed and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible for the Global Shutdown.