Medical Science Liaison, Cardiovascular - UK North

Medical Science Liaison, Cardiovascular - UK North

BMS - Bristol-Myers Squibb

United Kingdom

Position Purpose

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) plays a key role in executing BMS’s medical mission by serving as a trusted and agile scientific partner. The MSL engages in meaningful dialogue with healthcare professionals (HCPs) to provide timely, high-impact data and insights that support scientific advancements, patient access, and optimized medical practice.

This is a field-based role, requiring 60-70% of time spent engaging with external stakeholders, ensuring the safe and appropriate use of BMS medicines through peer-to-peer scientific discussions aligned with medical strategies and stakeholder needs. The role also involves incorporating Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) data to support discussions around disease management and BMS products.

Key Competencies

• Scientific & Medical Expertise.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge.
• Strategic Planning & Execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration.
• Project & Data Management.
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking.
• Adaptability & Agility.
• Effective Communication & Presentation Skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Thought Leaders (TLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and key access stakeholders to provide scientific insights and respond to medical inquiries.
• Serve as a trusted scientific resource, delivering clinical and medical information to ensure the appropriate and safe use of BMS products.
• Execute the territory-specific Field Medical plan, aligning with therapeutic area objectives and customer needs.
• Engage in peer-to-peer scientific discussions via various channels, including one-on-one meetings, group presentations, and virtual engagements.
• Ensure medical accuracy and compliance when presenting information, in alignment with local regulations, ethical guidelines, and company policies.
• Collect, analyse, and report medical insights to internal teams, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Support the development and execution of medical programs, contributing to the overall Medical and Field Medical Plan.
• Provide scientific and medical training to internal teams, including Commercial, Market Access, HEOR, Regulatory, and Pharmacovigilance.
• Actively contribute to Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies, assisting with site selection, feasibility assessments, and patient recruitment support.
• Collaborate with clinical development teams, offering insights on study feasibility and investigator engagement.
• Support Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR) submissions and ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance requirements for local studies.
• Ensure alignment with BMS pharmacovigilance procedures, promptly identifying and escalating adverse events as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• MD, PharmD, or PhD with experience in a relevant disease area or a broad medical/scientific background.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific data to diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in building and maintaining relationships with HCPs and KOLs.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, aligning strategies with Medical, Commercial, and Market Access functions.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid (virtual and face-to-face) capacity with customers.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and compliance frameworks.

Desirable

• Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or Regulatory Compliance.
• Knowledge of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory submission processes and health authority interactions.
• Previous field-based experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or healthcare.
• Proficiency in MS Office, medical databases, and digital platforms.

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