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Position: Medical Science Liaison (MSL) \xe2\x80\x93 Dermatology

Location: Ontario/Manitoba/Saskatchewan

Job type: Permanent

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision \xe2\x80\x93 transforming patients\xe2\x80\x99 lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease \xe2\x80\x93 and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry \xe2\x80\x93 each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or in the office 50% of the time.

Position Summary

The Medical Science Liaison embodies our medical mission in becoming a trusted, agile partner who engages in relevant dialogue and delivers timely, high impact data and insights that advance the science or accelerate access, optimise medical practice and drive appropriate adoption of BMS medicines. The MSL role is a field-based role. It is anticipated that a MSL will spend a minimum of 50-70% of the time in the field with external customers, depending on the geographic area. The primary role of the MSL is to develop and maintain contact with Thought Leaders (TL) and Healthcare Providers (HCP) within their healthcare systems. The purpose of interactions is to 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 the stakeholders. The scientific dialogue focuses on scientific/clinical information around disease management and BMS products in a fair and balanced way and includes appropriate Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) data.

Key Responsibilities and Major Duties

1. External Environment and Customer Focus

Develop and maintain interactions with Thought Leaders, appropriate HCPs, and access stakeholders, within a given geography to answer scientific, unsolicited product and HEOR related questions. MSLs will use various channels for interactions (in person, group presentation, remote, telephone etc).

Effectively present information to 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 TLs to understand their needs and expertise. Continuously update own knowledge in treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials and scientific activities. Understand the disease landscape and actively prepare to address information needs of customers.

Collect and provide meaningful medical insights back to internal stakeholders to be actioned in support of the strategy development.

Provide scientific support at meetings by presenting unbiased scientific and clinical data, by evaluating speakers and by giving support to BMS-contracted speakers.

2. Contribute to the Medical Plan

Develop and execute the territory Field Medical and TL Interaction plans based on therapeutic area objectives and TL\xe2\x80\x99s needs.

Adopt an institution/account management 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.

3. Provide Medical Support

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, Market Access).

Attend internal meetings and provide medical insights and perspectives.

4. Support Clinical Trial Activities

Support Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies (e.g. identification and assessment of potential study sites) to support patient recruitment and/or discussions around the safe and effective use of BMS investigational products, as agreed with local medical management and as defined by the study scope document.

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, as agreed with local medical management.

Actively support CRO sponsored studies as agreed with local medical management and as defined by the study scope document.

Support Investigator Sponsored Research in accordance with BMS guidance

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.

Qualifications & Experience

Working in a scientific and/or clinical research environment

Translating and communicating scientific or clinical data in an understandable and valuable manner to help physicians best serve their patients

Developing peer-to-peer relationships with TLs, scientists, and other healthcare professionals

Previous experience in Dermatology is preferred.

Ability to work independently and act as a team player by developing strong rapport and working relationships with external and internal stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple projects and unexpected issues in a dynamic environment

Good communication and presentation skills

Ability to articulate scientific and clinical data in an effective manner

Ability to quickly and comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments

Ability to understand and critically appraise scientific publications

Knowledge of clinical trial design and process, including Clinical Practices and ethical, governmental and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge of the national healthcare and access environments

Knowledge of HEOR core concepts

Excellent soft skills

Excellent English language skills, spoken and written

Education

MD, PharmD or PhD, with experience in a specific Disease Area or with a broad medical background (preferred) OR Science Graduate with relevant pharmaceutical experience

Travel Required

Must possess a valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License. Travel required (varies by geography)

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn\xe2\x80\x99t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming patients\xe2\x80\x99 lives through science\xe2\x84\xa2 \xe2\x80\x9d, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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