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

About the role

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department—from optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy. This is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services, and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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 KOLs, connecting them 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 (as appropriate) 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/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

The starting compensation range for this full-time role is $168,220 - $203,837. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s 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: 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).
    • 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.
    Based on eligibility, additional time off 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- and part-time employees actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.