Medical Science Liaison, Cell Therapy (N. CA, Nevada)

Medical Science Liaison, Cell Therapy

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a member of a field-based team of scientists who function as an extension of the US Medical Affairs organization. MSLs are responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with medical thought leaders involved in various phases of product development. MSLs provide medical information through scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner and provide clinical/scientific support for Bristol Myers Squibb and the Medical Affairs department at the direction of Medical Affairs management.

This is a field-based position and requires professionals with established personal and scientific creditability to interact with thought leaders and centers of excellence. The position involves more than 50% travel.

Responsibilities will include:

• Identify Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and establish and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs, connecting KOLs in academic and community centers.
• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research.
• Develop and execute geography-specific Field Medical and KOL Interaction plans based on therapeutic area objectives and KOL needs
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one-on-one situations
• Collaborate with the Clinical organization to enhance patient enrolment in BMS-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites and interacting with investigators in ongoing studies
• Provide scientific support at medical congresses
• Provide timely feedback/information on emerging clinical/scientific teams and opportunities to internal stakeholders

Skills/Knowledge Required :

• MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, or PhD required
• 3-5 years clinical or research experience in hematology OR 3-5 years as a medical science liaison
• Cell therapy experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to work independently as well as 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
• Translating scientific or clinical data into understandable and valuable information to help physicians best serve their patients