Medical Science Liaison - MSL

About the role

We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Surgical Solutions Central team in the Midwest region. This role will work closely with internal and external customers, including healthcare providers, academic researchers, and organizations, to disseminate medical scientific information and support BD's product and commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain credible peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and customers.
• Implement strategic, scientific, and educational initiatives to achieve Medical and Commercial objectives.
• Serve as the primary resource for clinical and scientific information to external HCPs (Healthcare Professionals) for key BD surgeons.
• Develop education and training programs to improve patient outcomes and increase understanding of surgical procedures.
• Work with BD IP/Biosurgery Sales Consultants, BD Institutional Representatives, and BD Retail Representatives to execute educational presentations and objectives.
• Interact with various customer segments via one-on-one interactions, small group discussions, formulary review committees, and educational symposium presentations.
• Attend assigned scientific and medical congresses to capture information relevant to the organization’s scientific platforms and report this information to internal stakeholders during debrief meetings.
• Aid in facilitating KOL involvement in national, regional, and local educational forums including advisory boards, investigator meetings, educational symposia, and sponsored promotional programs.
• Aid in the identification of investigators and sites for company-sponsored clinical trials.
• Maintain a thorough and detailed working knowledge of the organization and its products, current scientific research, and publications.
• Deploy a blend of proactive (planned educational sessions, advisory boards, congress symposia) and reactive (data inquiry response, ad hoc consultation) engagement tactics.
• Use diverse engagement channels: in-person or virtual KOL meetings, collaborative research, educational events, surgical congresses, and digital platforms.
• Collect, document, and communicate insights from stakeholder interactions to internal teams, continually refining the overall medical strategy and supporting leadership in plastic and reconstructive surgery therapeutics.
• Maintain strict compliance and ethical standards, ensuring clear separation between scientific engagement and promotional activity.
• Track engagement activities against established benchmarks; assess and adapt engagement impact and tactics to maximize value.
• Foster and sustain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders by serving as a scientific expert and advancing clinical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MD, PharmD, PhD, PA or RN with clinical experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of field-based MSL experience and/or 3-5 years of work experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry required.
• Clinical experience in surgery space desired.
• Demonstrates ability to present approved scientific data to HCPs in both group and individual settings.
• Ability to interpret complicated clinical and pre-clinical data.
• Utilization of effective communication to adjust for multiple communication styles.
• Ability to identify unmet medical, educational, and research needs within the medical community.
• Knowledge of the US Healthcare System and the pharmaceutical/medical device industry, including relevant laws (OIG), regulations (FDA (Food and Drug Administration)), and ethical standards (ACCME, PhRMA) which apply to interactions with HCPs, payers, and industry representatives.
• Knowledge of clinical trial design and process.
• Understands the US healthcare system, medical practice, and clinical decision making regarding intraoperative care for the patient undergoing surgery.
• Demonstrates ability to develop trust and integrity with peers, and others within the US and Worldwide BD Medical Affairs and Commercial organizations.

Skills

• Strong scientific and clinical expertise in infection prevention.
• In-depth understanding of infection prevention, the surgical setting, disease state awareness, the current/future treatment landscape, and ongoing clinical trials/research.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to identify and address unmet medical, educational, and research needs.
• Knowledge of the US Healthcare System and the pharmaceutical/medical device industry.
• Experience with scientific and educational initiatives.
• Ability to interact with various customer segments.
• Ability to attend and participate in scientific and medical congresses.
• Ability to facilitate KOL involvement in educational forums.
• Ability to identify and recruit investigators for clinical trials.
• Ability to track and adapt engagement impact and tactics.
• Ability to foster long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.

Benefits

At BD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. This includes:

• Competitive salary and hourly rates.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pension plan and retirement savings options.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Employee assistance programs (EAPs).
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Workplace accommodations and flexible work arrangements.
• Volunteer time off (VTO) and charitable giving programs.

Pay

$119,600.00 - $191,300.00 USD Annual

Schedule

75% travel, including overnight stays.