Medical Science Liaison, Neurodegeneration

Bristol Myers Squibb

Medical Science Liaison specializing in neurology, engaging healthcare professionals for BMS medicines. Building relationships and providing scientific support in the field for patient care.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeWashington • Maryland, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $166,090 - $201,262 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in neurology and a deep understanding of the clinical landscape, effectively engaging with Thought Leaders and healthcare professionals to develop and implement medical plans. Proficient in scientific communication and training, with a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry and compliance regulations.

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MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NPNeurology ExperienceField Medical ExpertiseScientific Publications UnderstandingExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Landscape KnowledgePatient Treatment TrendsClinical Trial DesignRegulatory GuidelinesMedical Plan Development

Soft Skills

Effective CollaborationPresentation SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Medical on Call Virtual Capability

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryThought LeadersPatient Advocacy GroupsHealthcare Access EnvironmentCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops trusted relationships with appropriate academic and community Thought Leaders (TLs) in neurology through high-quality peer-to-peer scientific dialogue in both proactive and reactive settings.
The MSL will use various channels for interactions (1:1, group presentations, virtual, etc.)
Effectively collaborates and engages in scientific dialogue with TLs to gain insights on clinical landscape to ensure development of a medical plan that is both product/disease area focused and translates into effective launch.
Proactively engages in scientific and clinical conversation to ensure development of a medical plan that is both product/disease area focused and translates into effective launch and LCM activities.
Engages with medical societies, PAGs (Patient Advocacy Groups) and guideline committee members as appropriate.
Provides training for external speakers as needed.
Strategically engages payers in the pre- and peri-launch phases (with fHEOR and Account Executives).
Provides medical support to address unsolicited HCP questions in real-time, both in face-to-face interactions and through the Medical on Call virtual capability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NP with experience in a specific Disease Area or with a broad medical background or relevant pharmaceutical experience.
Working in a scientific and/or clinical research environment.
Field medical expertise is preferred.
Deep understanding of TL environment and needs.
Strong neurology experience required: Scientific or clinical disease area knowledge, patient treatment trends, clinical landscape.
Pharmaceutical industry including compliance and regulatory guidelines.
Understanding of scientific publications: Clinical trial design and process.
Understanding of national and regional healthcare and access environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate scientific and clinical data in an easy-to-understand manner to help HCPs best serve their patients.
Prioritizes staying current with the latest data.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees).
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.