Medical Science Liaison, Neuropsychiatry (Boston, MA)Apply locations Boston - MA - US time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago job requisition id R1587683
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Medical Science Liaison, NeuropsychiatryLocations: Boston, MAThe 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 Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for identifying disease and product related medical needs in a defined geography. The primary role of the MSL is to develop and maintain relationships with Thought Leaders (TL) and Healthcare Providers (HCP) within their healthcare system. The purpose of their interactions is to engage in meaningful scientific exchange that will ensure patients have access to BMS medicines, to ensure their safe and appropriate use through peer to peer discussions aligned with medical strategies and needs expressed by external stakeholders, and to facilitate research. The MSL also serves as the medical resource for external stakeholders in the community.
External Environment and Customer FocusDevelop and maintain relationships with academic and community research thought leaders, appropriate HCPs, and access stakeholders, within a given geography to answer scientific, unsolicited product, and HEOR related questions.
Demonstrate proficiency in using available scientific resources and presentations. Effectively present information to TL/HCPs and be able to respond to questions, ensuring medical accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical and legal guidelines and directives.
Actively assess the medical landscape by meeting with TL/HCPs/Access Stakeholders to understand their needs and expertise. Continuously update own knowledge in treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, health economics outcomes research and scientific activities.
Identify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state initiatives, collaborative research projects, and investigator sponsored research (ISR) of interest and in alignment with BMS strategic objectives.
Attend medical congresses and local/regional meetings. Collect and provide meaningful medical insights and/or impact by communicating these back to the medical and commercial organizations to support strategy development and business decisions.
Contribute to the Medical PlanDevelop geography-specific Field Medical and TL Interaction plans based on therapeutic area objectives and TLs needs.
Adopt institution/account planning approach and contribute to cross-functional institution/account plans.
Contribute to development and delivery of scientifically meaningful medical programs/projects in line with the local Medical and Field Medical plan.
Provide Medical SupportEstablish a customer-centric, compliant collaboration with cross-matrix field teams within assigned geography.
As necessary and appropriate, support the initial and ongoing medical/scientific area and product specific training and provide key scientific updates to internal stakeholders (e.g. Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, HEOR, Value Access & Payment).
Provide scientific support at promotional meetings by presenting scientific and clinical data, by evaluating speakers and by giving support to BMS-contracted speakers (if applicable).
Participate in assigned Congress activities.
Support Clinical Trial ActivitiesSupport Interventional and Non Interventional Research (NIR) studies to facilitate patient recruitment and/or discussions around the safe and effective use of BMS investigational products.
Provide recommendations and insights to clinical development team on study and site feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on knowledge of the field and through direct contacts with potential investigators.
Support HCPs in the ISR submission and execution process and study follow-up.
Ensure that BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied by investigators of local studies, and alert appropriate BMS personnel to any identified Adverse Events.
Actively support CRO sponsored studies as agreed with home office medical and GDO.
Required QualificationsAdvanced degree in medical/biosciences (i.e., MD, PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD, etc.) AND a minimum 3-5 years of MSL experience.
Current MSL experience in psychiatry, mental health or schizophrenia with proven track record of establishing, maintaining, and enhancing effective and successful collegial relationships with external experts.
Knowledge DesiredDisease area knowledge and an understanding of scientific publications.
Knowledge of a scientific or clinical area, competitive landscape and patient treatment trends.
Knowledge of clinical trial design and process.
Knowledge of the national healthcare and access environment.
Knowledge of HEOR core concepts.
Excellent English language skills, spoken and written.
Experience DesiredA minimum of 2 years working in a clinical and/or pharmaceutical environment.
Prior MSL experience.
Ability to work independently and act as a team player.
Translating scientific or clinical data into an understandable and valuable form to help physicians best serve their patients.
Good communication and presentation skills to present scientific and/or clinical data to research or healthcare professionals.
Developing peer-to-peer relationships with TLs, scientists and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to quickly and comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments.
Demonstration of the BMS Values.
Essential QualificationAbility 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, and arrive at each location ready and able to enthusiastically and efficiently 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 RequirementTravel required. Position is field based, MSL will be required to live in the territory which they manage or within 50 miles of the territory borders.
The MSL will spend the majority of their time in the field with their external customers.
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $150,000 - $200,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.
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