Medical Science Liaison, Neuropsychiatry - Providence, RI

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

About the role

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we offer uniquely interesting work that transforms the lives of patients and advances careers. As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Neuropsychiatry, you’ll drive scientific exchange, enhance medical education, and ensure patients have access to BMS medicines. This role is field-based, covering Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with thought leaders (TLs), healthcare providers (HCPs), and access stakeholders to address scientific, product-related, and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) questions through various interaction channels.
• Present scientific information accurately and compliantly, responding to questions from TLs/HCPs.
• Assess the medical landscape to understand treatment strategies, unmet needs, clinical trials, and competitive dynamics.
• Identify opportunities for disease-state initiatives, collaborative research, and investigator-sponsored research (ISR) aligned with BMS strategic objectives.
• Attend medical congresses and local/regional meetings, collecting and communicating meaningful medical insights to support strategy development.
• Develop geography-specific Field Medical and TL interaction plans based on therapeutic area objectives.
• Contribute to cross-functional institution/account plans and the delivery of scientifically meaningful medical programs.
• Collaborate with cross-matrix field teams to provide medical/scientific support, including training and updates for internal stakeholders (e.g., Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance).
• Support promotional meetings by presenting clinical data, evaluating speakers, and assisting BMS-contracted speakers.
• Participate in assigned congress activities.
• Support interventional and non-interventional research (NIR) studies, including site identification, feasibility assessments, and patient recruitment.
• Provide insights to clinical development teams on study/site feasibilities and support HCPs in ISR submission and execution.
• Ensure adherence to BMS Pharmacovigilance procedures and report adverse events as required.
• Actively support CRO-sponsored studies as defined by the study scope document.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in medical/biosciences (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP, PA-C).
• Minimum 3–5 years of MSL or clinical practice experience, with current experience in psychiatry, mental health, or schizophrenia.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with external experts.
• Disease area knowledge, including scientific publications, clinical trial design, and competitive landscape.
• Understanding of the national healthcare environment and HEOR core concepts.
• Excellent English language skills (spoken and written).
• Ability to work independently, translate complex data into understandable forms, and present to healthcare professionals.
• Demonstration of BMS values and ethical integrity.
• Ability to drive a company-provided car safely and responsibly, with a clean driving history.

Travel

This is a field-based role requiring residence within the assigned territory (CT, W. MA, RI, VT) or within 50 miles of its borders. The majority of time will be spent in the field with external customers. Travel is required based on territory and team needs.

Pay

Starting compensation range for this full-time role is $166,090–$201,262, with additional incentive cash and stock opportunities based on eligibility. Final compensation will be determined by demonstrated experience.