Medical Science Liaison, Neurodegeneration

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare system leaders such as Regional Thought Leaders (RTLs), National Thought Leaders, and Healthcare Professional (HCPs) within a defined geography to translate science into patient care.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in neurology and clinical practice, with a strong ability to engage healthcare professionals through effective communication and data-driven insights. Proficient in utilizing technology and analytical tools to enhance patient care and support organizational objectives.

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MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NPNeurology ExperienceClinical Trial DesignScientific Publications UnderstandingTechnological Agility

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Hard Skills

Clinical ExpertiseData AnalysisPatient Treatment TrendsRegulatory ComplianceScientific AgilityReal-World Evidence (RWE)Good Clinical PracticesHealthcare Delivery ModelsMarket Trend AnalysisHCP Engagement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCustomer-Focused MindsetWinning MindsetTeamworkProblem-Solving Mentality

Tools & Technologies

CE^3 Analytics EngineCRM ToolsDigital Communication ChannelsMedical on Call Technology

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare SystemClinical LandscapePatient CentricityNational Healthcare Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare system leaders such as Regional Thought Leaders (RTLs), National Thought Leaders, and Healthcare Professional (HCPs) within a defined geography to translate science into patient care.
Engage the top HCPs in high-disease burden hospitals.
Capture medical insights and act as a clinical & scientific advisor to cross-functional partners.
Ensure applicable interactions are aligned with enterprise and medical strategies.
Work with the medical community to address other pertinent scientific related questions.
Engage in educational dialogue with relevant HCPs and share relevant clinical evidence and information based on the physicians’ needs.
Serve on a scheduled, standing basis as “Medical on Call” - virtually engaging treating physicians in the community to answer unsolicited off-label and technically complex questions in real time.
Spend a majority of the time in the field interacting with external stakeholders, including investigators and clinical thought leaders, while also supporting internal stakeholders and maintaining a high level of 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.
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.