At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, "Who are you working for?" — a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
Position Title
Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - Melanoma and GI Tumors
Location
Field - South Texas
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with academic and community Thought Leaders through high-quality scientific exchange
- Engage in proactive and reactive scientific dialogue to inform medical strategy and support product lifecycle management
- Deliver educational presentations and scientific updates in both individual and group settings (in-person and virtual)
- Collaborate with medical societies, patient advocacy groups (PAGs), and guideline committees
- Provide training and support for external speakers as needed
- Support payer engagement alongside cross-functional partners during pre- and peri-launch phases
- Address unsolicited medical inquiries, including off-label questions, through in-person and virtual "Medical on Call" engagements
- Utilize digital tools and platforms to enhance engagement and effectiveness
- Capture and document field insights and achieve defined annual goals
Clinical Trial Engagement
- Provide insights to clinical development teams on study and site feasibility based on field expertise
- Maintain relationships with investigators and support clinical trial awareness and participation
- Identify and assess potential research sites to support interventional and non-interventional studies
- Support investigator-sponsored research (ISR) processes and follow-up activities
- Lead and support clinical evidence communications, including major data readouts (e.g., Phase 3 results)
- Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance requirements, including reporting of adverse events
- Collaborate with Global Development Operations (GDO) and home office medical teams
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a scientific expert and advisor to internal stakeholders
- Partner across matrix teams (e.g., Medical, HEOR, Commercial) to align on strategy
- Support equitable access to clinical trials across healthcare systems
- Represent BMS with integrity and compliance in all external interactions
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience in a scientific, clinical, or research environment
- Strong experience in oncology required (GI preferred)
- Field medical experience preferred
- Deep understanding of Thought Leader engagement and healthcare landscape
- Knowledge of Clinical trial design and execution
- Knowledge of Scientific publications and data interpretation
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of Healthcare systems and patient access dynamics
Travel Requirements
- Significant field presence required; majority of time spent engaging with external stakeholders
- Must meet requirements to operate a company-provided vehicle, including
- Minimum age of 21
- Valid driver's license in good standing