Medical Science Liaison, Neurodegeneration

Bristol Myers Squibb

Medical Science Liaison engaging in scientific dialogue with healthcare system leaders in Central Florida. Translating science into patient care through medical insights and clinical expertise.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engaging with healthcare professionals and thought leaders, providing clinical insights, and navigating the pharmaceutical landscape. Possesses strong analytical capabilities to derive actionable insights from data while maintaining a patient-centric and customer-focused approach.

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MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NPNeurology ExperienceField Medical ExpertiseUnderstanding of Clinical Trial DesignAnalytical Capability

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Hard Skills

Scientific AgilityClinical Practice KnowledgeUnderstanding of Regulatory GuidelinesAbility to Analyze DataKnowledge of Treatment ParadigmsUnderstanding of RWEAbility to Critically Appraise Scientific PublicationsPatient-Centric MindsetAbility to Segment HCPsTechnological Agility

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsWinning MindsetTeamwork/Cross-Functional MindsetProblem-Solving MentalityStrong Learning Mindset

Tools & Technologies

CE^3 Analytics EngineMedical on Call TechnologyCRM ToolsDigital Communication Channels

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryCompliance GuidelinesHealthcare Access EnvironmentClinical LandscapePatient Treatment Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare system leaders such as Regional Thought Leaders (RTLs) and National Thought Leaders within a defined geography.
Capture medical insights and act as a clinical & scientific advisor to cross-functional partners.
Ensure applicable interactions are aligned with enterprise and medical strategies to ensure patients have access to BMS medicines.
Work with the medical community to address scientific related questions.
Engage in educational dialogue with relevant HCPs and share relevant clinical evidence.
Serve on a scheduled, standing basis as “Medical on Call” - virtually engaging treating physicians to answer unsolicited off-label and technically complex questions.
Spend a majority of time in the field interacting with external stakeholders, including investigators and clinical thought leaders, while also supporting internal stakeholders and maintaining therapeutic expertise.

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.
Key competencies desired: Scientific Agility Ability to engage in a dialogue about data in a compelling, fair and balanced way and explain in a manner that resonates with TLs/HCPs.
Expert knowledge of clinical practice and evolving healthcare delivery models.
Ability to understand and critically appraise scientific publications.
Knowledge of clinical trial design and methodology, including Good Clinical Practices and ethical, governmental, and regulatory requirements.
Understands treatment paradigms, competitive landscape and can frame information in a convincing and compliant way that resonates with physicians.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate scientific and clinical data in an easy-to-understand manner to help HCPs best serve their patients.
Has a strong learning mindset and passion for science.
Prioritizes staying current with the latest data.
Patient centricity: Understands the patient journey and experience. Has a patient-focused mindset.
Customer-focused/enterprise mindset: Understands overall enterprise objectives and prioritization.
Winning Mindset: results-oriented, positive, resilient attitude, able to quickly adapt in an ever-changing environment.
Willingness to embrace new ways of working and technological tools.
Demonstrated ability to drive organizational performance.
Experience identifying, engaging, and cultivating relationships with HCPs.
Demonstrated ability to influence matrix organization and problem-solving mentality.
Analytical Capability: Ability to analyze data, such as market trends, and HCP preferences. Data-driven insights help them strategize and target their efforts effectively.
Ability to segment HCPs based on their preferences and other relevant factors. This helps them tailor their communication and proactive presentations to suit individual HCP needs.
Ability to derive actionable insights from data and analytics, including CE^3 analytics engine.
Providing feedback proactively to enable continuous improvement of technology and tools like CE^3.
Technological Agility: Understanding, adapting, and effectively using technology in various aspects of healthcare business and interacting with HCPs.
Utilizing various digital communication channels such as emails, instant messaging apps, and video conferencing to stay in touch with healthcare professionals, colleagues, and clients. This enables them to respond promptly to inquiries, share updates, and maintain effective communication.
Competency using CE^3 and other software or CRM tools to collect, enter, and manage quality HCP data in a timely manner, track interactions, and plan future engagements with healthcare professionals.
Ability to use the Medical on Call technology effectively.
Being able to navigate and utilize the internet and online resources effectively. Keeping up to date with technological advancements and changes.
Teamwork/Cross-functional mindset: Ability to work independently and act as a team player by developing strong rapport and working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
Knowledge of the national healthcare and access environments.
Deep knowledge and experience of RWE. Ability to interpret RWE and identify opportunities for RWE projects.

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. *Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.