Medical Science Liaison, Neurodegeneration

Bristol Myers Squibb

Engaging healthcare leaders in scientific dialogue and providing medical insights for Bristol Myers Squibb. Focusing on neurological disorders within a defined geographic area.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeKnoxville • Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $166,090 - $201,262 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical practice and scientific dialogue, with a strong focus on neurology and the ability to engage healthcare professionals effectively. Proficient in analyzing data and utilizing technology to enhance patient-centric strategies and organizational performance.

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MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NPNeurology ExperienceClinical Trial DesignField Medical ExpertiseScientific Agility

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Hard Skills

Clinical Practice KnowledgeData AnalysisPatient Treatment TrendsRegulatory ComplianceScientific Publication AppraisalReal-World Evidence (RWE)Good Clinical PracticesHealthcare Delivery ModelsMarket Trend AnalysisPatient Journey Understanding

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer-Focused MindsetWinning MindsetTeamwork/Cross-Functional MindsetProblem-Solving Mentality

Tools & Technologies

CE^3 Analytics EngineCRM ToolsDigital Communication ChannelsMedical on Call TechnologyTechnological Agility

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare System LeadersClinical LandscapeCompliance GuidelinesNational Healthcare EnvironmentAccess EnvironmentPatient-Centric ApproachStakeholder EngagementScientific DialogueEducational Dialogue

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare system leaders.
Capture medical insights and act as a clinical & scientific advisor to cross-functional partners.
Ensure applicable interactions are aligned with enterprise and medical strategies.
Focus on pre- and peri-launch activities or lifecycle needs of the brand.
Engage in educational dialogue and share relevant clinical evidence based on physician’s needs.
Serve on a scheduled, standing basis as "Medical on Call" - engaging treating physicians in the community.
Spend a majority of the time in the field interacting with external stakeholders, including investigators and clinical thought leaders.

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.
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.
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.
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.