Medical Science Liaison, Neuropsychiatry - Hartford, CT

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

About the role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role embodies our medical mission to be recognized as the trusted partner for internal stakeholders and the healthcare community, driving scientific exchange to enhance medical education, data generation, insight generation, and patients’ access to medicine. The MSL/Senior MSL is responsible for identifying disease and product-related medical needs in a defined geography (CT, W. MA, RT, VT). The primary role is to develop and maintain relationships with Thought Leaders (TL) and Healthcare Providers (HCP) within their territory to engage in meaningful scientific exchange, ensuring patients have access to BMS medicines and their safe use.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with academic and community research thought leaders, HCPs, and access stakeholders to answer scientific, unsolicited product, and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)-related questions using various interaction channels (1:1, group presentations, remote, etc.).
• Demonstrate proficiency in using scientific resources and presentations; effectively present information to TLs/HCPs while ensuring medical accuracy and compliance with ethical and legal guidelines.
• Actively assess the medical landscape by meeting with TLs/HCPs/Access Stakeholders to understand their needs and expertise; continuously update knowledge in treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, and HEOR.
• Understand the competitive landscape and evolving healthcare models to address informational needs of customers.
• Identify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state initiatives, collaborative research projects, and investigator-sponsored research (ISR) aligned with BMS strategic objectives.
• Attend medical congresses and local/regional meetings; collect and provide meaningful medical insights to support strategy development and business decisions.
• Develop geography-specific Field Medical and TL Interaction plans based on therapeutic area objectives and TL needs; contribute to cross-functional institution/account plans.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of scientifically meaningful medical programs/projects in line with the local Medical and Field Medical plan.
• Establish a customer-centric, compliant collaboration with cross-matrix field teams; support initial and ongoing medical/scientific training and provide key updates to internal stakeholders (e.g., Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance).
• Provide scientific support at promotional meetings by presenting data, evaluating speakers, and supporting BMS-contracted speakers.
• Participate in assigned congress activities.
• Support Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies (e.g., identification and assessment of potential study sites) to facilitate patient recruitment and discussions on safe and effective use of BMS investigational products.
• Provide recommendations and insights to the clinical development team on study and site feasibilities within the therapeutic area.
• Support HCPs in the ISR submission and execution process; ensure BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied by investigators, and report any Adverse Events.
• Actively support CRO-sponsored studies as agreed with home office medical and Global Development Operations (GDO).

Requirements

• Advanced degree in medical/biosciences (i.e., MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP, PA-C, etc.).
• Minimum 3-5 years of MSL or clinical practice experience.
• Current MSL or clinical practice experience in psychiatry, mental health, or schizophrenia with a proven track record of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with external experts.
• Ability to drive a company-provided car is essential; candidates must possess a safe driving history and be able to travel between locations efficiently.

Qualifications

• Disease area knowledge and understanding of scientific publications.
• Knowledge of a scientific or clinical area, competitive landscape, and patient treatment trends.
• Knowledge of clinical trial design and process.
• Understanding of the national healthcare and access environment, including HEOR core concepts.
• Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey scientific/clinical data to professionals.
• Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with Thought Leaders, scientists, and community-based HCPs.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new subject areas and environments.
• Adherence to BMS Values.

Pay

Field - United States - US: $166,090 - $201,262. The starting compensation range reflects required skills, location, and experience. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience.

Schedule

• This is a field-based position; the MSL must live within the territory they manage or within 50 miles of the territory borders.
• Majority of time will be spent in the field with external customers.
• Travel is required based on territory assignment and team needs.