Medical Science Liaison, Lung/GU Oncology (MA, NH, VT, ME)

About the role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is designed to engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare system leaders such as Regional Thought Leaders (RTLs), National Thought Leaders, and Healthcare Professional (HCPs) within a defined geography. This role focuses on translating science into patient care, capturing medical insights, and acting as a clinical and scientific advisor to cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Develops trusted relationships with appropriate academic and community Thought Leaders (TLs) in Oncology through high-quality peer-to-peer scientific dialogue in both proactive and reactive settings.
• Effectively collaborates and engages in scientific dialogue with TLs to gain insights on clinical landscape to ensure development of a medical plan that is both product/disease area focused and translates into effective launch.
• Engages with medical societies, PAGs (Patient Advocacy Groups) and guideline committee members as appropriate.
• Provides training for external speakers as needed.
• Strategically engages payers in the pre- and peri-launch phases (with fHEOR and Account Executives).
• Provides medical support to address unsolicited HCP questions in real-time, both in face-to-face interactions and through the Medical on Call virtual capability.
• Develops credible connections with key Thought Leaders (TLs) in oncology through high-quality peer-to-peer scientific dialogue.
• Leverages digital capabilities to enhance medical engagement.
• Provides recommendations and insights to clinical development team on study feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on knowledge of the field and through direct contacts with potential investigators.
• Liaises with key large accounts to understand clinical barriers to patient access and ensuring equity in access to clinical trials.
• Leads major evidence read-outs with clinical trial investigators e.g., Ph 3 top-line data.
• Supports HCPs in the ISR submission and execution process and study follow-up as agreed upon with home office medical and GDO.
• Ensures that BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied by investigators of local studies, and alerts appropriate BMS personnel to any identified Adverse Events.
• If applicable, supports CRO sponsored studies as agreed with home office medical and GDO and as defined by the study scope document.

Requirements

• MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NP with experience in a specific Disease Area or with a broad medical background or relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Working in a scientific and/or clinical research environment. Field medical expertise preferred.
• Deep understanding of TL environment and needs. Strong Oncology Experience Required.
• Scientific or clinical disease area knowledge, patient treatment trends, clinical landscape.
• Pharmaceutical industry including compliance and regulatory guidelines.
• Understanding of scientific publications, clinical trial design and process, national and regional healthcare and access environment.

Qualifications

• Travel: Requires the operation of a Company-provided vehicle, contingent upon meeting the requirements of “Qualified Driver” as determined by the Company.

Key Competencies

• Scientific Agility: Engages in a dialogue about data in a compelling, fair and balanced way and explains in a manner that resonates with TLs/HCPs.
• Expert knowledge of clinical practice and evolving healthcare delivery models.
• Understands treatment paradigms, competitive landscape and can frame information in a convincing and compliant way that resonates with physicians.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate scientific and clinical data in an easy-to-understand manner to help HCPs best serve their patients.
• Prioritizes staying current with the latest data.
• Patient centricity: Understands the patient journey and experience.
• Customer-focused/enterprise mindset: Understands overall enterprise objectives and prioritization.
• Winning Mindset: results-oriented, positive, resilient attitude, able to quickly adapt in an ever-changing environment.
• Willingness to embrace new ways of working and technological tools.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational performance.
• Experience identifying, engaging, and cultivating relationships with HCPs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence matrix organization and problem-solving mentality.
• Analytical Capability: Ability to analyze data, such as market trends, and HCP preferences.
• Ability to segment HCPs based on their preferences and other relevant factors.
• Ability to derive actionable insights from data and analytics, including CE^3 analytics engine.
• Providing feedback proactively to enable continuous improvement of technology and tools like CE^3.
• Technological Agility: Understanding, adapting, and effectively using technology in various aspects of healthcare business and interacting with HCPs.
• Utilizing various digital communication channels such as emails, instant messaging apps, and video conferencing to stay in touch with healthcare professionals, colleagues, and clients.
• Ability to use the Medical on Call technology effectively.
• Being able to navigate and utilize the internet and online resources effectively.
• Keeping up to date with technological advancements and changes.
• Teamwork/Cross-functional mindset: Ability to work independently and act as a team player by developing strong rapport and working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the national healthcare and access environments.
• Deep knowledge and experience of RWE.
• Ability to interpret RWE and identify opportunities for RWE projects.
• Holds a high level of integrity and good judgment, to navigate the requirements of the role effectively and compliantly in accordance with BMS policies and procedures.

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 Include Paid Time Off.