Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology; WI, MN, ND, SD, IA, MO

Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology (WI, MN, ND, SD, IA, MO)

Bristol Myers Squibb

Field-based Medical Science Liaison in Rheumatology covering Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Missouri. This role acts as a trusted partner for internal stakeholders and the healthcare community, driving scientific exchange to enhance medical education, data generation, insight generation, and patient access to medicine.

• Identify TL/HCPs, and establish and maintain scientific relationships
• Demonstrate proficiency in using available scientific resources and presentations.
• Effectively present information to TL/HCPs and respond to questions, ensuring medical accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical, and legal guidelines.
• Collaborate with the clinical organization to enhance patient enrolment in BMS‑sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate trial sites, interacting with investigators, and educating the community for referrals.
• Provide recommendations and insights to the clinical development team on study and site feasibility within the therapeutic area based on field knowledge and direct contacts with potential investigators; support HCPs in the ISR submission, execution process, and study follow‑up as agreed with the home office medical and clinical development.
• Ensure that BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied by investigators of local studies, and alert BMS personnel to any identified adverse events.
• Develop and execute territory and account/TL plans, including institution/account referral network building, and contribute to the execution of regional and national strategy.
• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator‑initiated research.
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings, both group and one‑on‑one.
• Provide scientific support at medical congresses and advisory boards as needed.
• Collect and provide meaningful medical insights by communicating these back to the medical and commercial organizations to support strategy development and business decisions.
• Ability and interest to evolve and shape the field medical role to maximize delivery of quality scientific exchange and foster long‑standing relationships.

• MD, Pharm
  
  D, PhD, APP, PA, NP with experience in a specific disease area or a broad medical background and relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• BS degree in a scientific and/or medical discipline required; MD, DO, Pharm
  
  D, MSN, or PhD strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years clinical or research experience in rheumatology.

• Proven ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and in cross‑functional networks.
• Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to industry interactions with health‑care professionals.
• Ability to partner and maintain relationships within the medical community.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time‑management skills.

• Ability to drive a company‑provided car is an essential qualification of this position.
• Candidates must be able to drive a BMS‑provided vehicle between locations, often at great distances, and arrive ready to demonstrate an applied knowledge of pertinent health‑care industry trends.
• Candidates must possess a high level of ethics, integrity, and a responsible and safe driving history.

• Travel required; position is field‑based and the MSL will be required to live in the region they manage.
• The MSL will spend the majority of their time in the field with external customers.
• Further requirements based on territory assignment and team needs.

Field – United States – $161,250 – $195,401. The starting compensation range is listed above for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.