Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Cardiovascular Specialty

Bristol Myers Squibb

Senior cardiovascular therapeutic specialist promoting Bristol Myers Squibb medicines to healthcare providers across Houston West. Driving compliant product adoption through scientific dialogue, territory planning, and customer engagement.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,390 - $162,843 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced scientific knowledge and strong account management skills to effectively promote BMS products and engage healthcare providers. Proven ability to analyze market trends and customize communication strategies to drive business results and exceed sales targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific DegreePharmaceutical Sales ExperienceAccount Management SkillsStrong Selling CompetenciesCardiovascular Experience

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Hard Skills

Healthcare SalesClinical Data CommunicationMarket Trend AnalysisCustomer SegmentationBusiness Acumen

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Learning MindsetHigh IntegrityGood Judgment

Tools & Technologies

SOPHIACE^3CRM ToolsMedical on Call TechnologyDigital Communication Tools

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHealthcare ProvidersPatient JourneySales Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote approved indications of BMS products within a defined territory or region to meet or exceed assigned sales targets compliantly
Create demand for BMS medicines by presenting balanced clinical and scientific rationale for use in appropriate patients
Maintain and grow scientific expertise in assigned products and therapeutic areas
Prepare and implement comprehensive territory and account plans
Use SOPHIA and other tools to derive insights and inform call plans
Present approved scientific resources and publications accurately to healthcare providers
Conduct in-office presentations and discuss product-related scientific information consistent with product labeling
Organize external speaker programs, including speaker selection, scheduling, and logistics
Maintain working expertise on emerging data for approved indications
Engage Medical on Call for unsolicited questions and complex technical inquiries
Collaborate with other field teams to provide the best customer experience
Gather and share relevant customer insights internally
Comply with all laws, regulations, and BMS policies
Travel in the field to visit external customers and attend meetings as directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree and/or 5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience as healthcare sales, MSL, HCP, or nurse
Ability to communicate scientific or clinical data accurately and convincingly to physicians
Experience building and maintaining credibility with key customers, office staff, and customer influence networks
Cardiovascular experience preferred
Strong account management skills
Superior selling competencies and proven track record of meeting or exceeding goals
Ability to work effectively cross-functionally
Strong selling and promotional skills with a performance track record
Ability to drive business results and cultivate customer credibility
Understanding of the patient journey and ability to customize engagement and messages
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong learning mindset and passion for science
Ability to analyze prescribing patterns, market trends, HCP preferences, and clinical data
Ability to segment HCPs based on preferences and relevant factors
Ability to use CE^3 for insights and dynamic call planning
Digital communication and technology skills, including email, instant messaging, and video conferencing
Competency using CE^3 and CRM tools to collect, enter, and manage compliant data
Ability to use Medical on Call technology
Business acumen to analyze market drivers and develop, execute, and adjust business plans
High integrity and good judgment
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must hold a driver's license in good standing issued by the state of residence
Must meet the Company's acceptable driving-risk requirements
Ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients, business partners, and attend meetings as directed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits, services and programs
Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
BMS Well-Being Account
BMS Living Life Better
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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
Survivor support
Flexible time off for US exempt employees, with manager approval
11 paid national holidays
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires for Phoenix, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio exempt, non-exempt, and hourly employees
3 optional holidays for Phoenix, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio exempt, non-exempt, and hourly employees
Unlimited paid sick time, based on eligibility
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility, based on eligibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support
Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities, based on eligibility