Medical Science Liaison, Neurodegeneration

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with regional, national, and healthcare professional thought leaders within a defined geography .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $166,090 - $201,262 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engaging healthcare professionals and thought leaders, translating scientific evidence into patient care, and navigating the pharmaceutical industry. Proficient in clinical trial design, regulatory compliance, and leveraging data analytics to inform medical strategies.

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MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NPNeurology ExperienceClinical Trial DesignGood Clinical PracticesRWE Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Scientific Disease-Area KnowledgePatient Treatment TrendsClinical Landscape KnowledgeData AnalysisMedical Engagement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingInfluencing SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CE^3 Analytics EngineMedical on Call TechnologyCRM Tools

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryCompliance GuidelinesRegulatory RequirementsHealthcare Delivery ModelsTreatment Paradigms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with regional, national, and healthcare professional thought leaders within a defined geography
Engage top HCPs in high-disease-burden hospitals
Translate scientific evidence into patient care
Capture medical insights and advise cross-functional partners as a clinical and scientific advisor
Ensure interactions align with enterprise and medical strategies and support patient access to BMS medicines
Address scientific questions beyond approved assets and indications
Conduct pre-launch, peri-launch, and lifecycle medical engagement
Deliver educational dialogue and share clinical evidence according to physician needs and the field medical plan
Serve on a scheduled basis as Medical on Call, answering unsolicited off-label and technically complex questions virtually
Spend the majority of time in the field interacting with investigators, clinical thought leaders, and other external stakeholders
Develop trusted relationships with academic and community neurology thought leaders through proactive and reactive interactions
Collaborate with thought leaders to gather clinical-landscape insights and develop product- and disease-focused medical plans
Engage medical societies, patient advocacy groups, and guideline committee members
Train external speakers as needed
Engage payers during pre- and peri-launch phases with fHEOR and Account Executives
Document and achieve annual goals
Leverage digital capabilities to enhance medical engagement
Advise clinical development teams on study and site feasibility
Liaise with large accounts regarding clinical barriers and equitable access to trials
Lead major evidence read-outs with clinical trial investigators
Support interventional and non-interventional research studies, including identifying and assessing study sites
Support HCPs through ISR submission, execution, and follow-up
Ensure investigators understand and apply BMS pharmacovigilance procedures and alert personnel to adverse events
Support CRO-sponsored studies as agreed with home office medical and GDO

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, or NP with experience in a specific disease area, broad medical background, or relevant pharmaceutical experience
Experience working in a scientific and/or clinical research environment
Field medical expertise preferred
Deep understanding of the Thought Leader environment and needs
Strong neurology experience required
Scientific or clinical disease-area knowledge, patient treatment trends, and clinical landscape knowledge
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including compliance and regulatory guidelines
Understanding of scientific publications
Knowledge of clinical trial design and process
Understanding of national and regional healthcare and access environments
Ability to engage in compelling, fair, and balanced scientific dialogue about data
Expert knowledge of clinical practice and evolving healthcare delivery models
Ability to critically appraise scientific publications
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and ethical, governmental, and regulatory requirements
Understanding of treatment paradigms and competitive landscape
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience identifying, engaging, and cultivating relationships with HCPs
Ability to influence a matrix organization and solve problems
Ability to analyze market trends and HCP preferences
Ability to segment HCPs based on preferences and relevant factors
Ability to derive actionable insights from data and analytics, including CE^3 analytics engine
Competency using CE^3 and other software or CRM tools to manage HCP data and interactions
Ability to use Medical on Call technology
Ability to use internet and online resources effectively
Ability to work independently and as a team player with internal and external stakeholders
Deep knowledge and experience of RWE; ability to interpret RWE and identify RWE opportunities
High integrity and good judgment
Willingness to travel
Must live within the managed territory or within 50 miles of the territory borders
Must be at least 21 years old
Must hold a driver’s license in good standing issued by the state of residence
Must meet the Company’s acceptable driving-risk requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities
Wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays for eligible non-exempt, RayzeBio, and Puerto Rico employees
Paid sick leave
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments
Flexible work models, including field-based and remote-by-design arrangements