Pathology Diagnostics Liaison

PDLs embody our medical mission in becoming a trusted, agile partner who engages in relevant dialogue and delivers timely, high impact data and insights that advance the science or accelerate access, optimize medical practice, and drive appropriate adoption of BMS medicines. The PDL role is a field-based role focused on Hematology and Oncology. It is anticipated that a PDL will spend a minimum of 60-70% of their time in the field with external customers.

The primary role of PDLs is to develop and maintain contacts with Pathology and Laboratory Leaders within their assigned territory. The purpose of interactions is to ensure patients have access to BMS medicines, to ensure the safe and appropriate use through peer to peer discussions aligned with medical strategies and needs expressed by the stakeholders, and to facilitate internal and external understanding of oncology diagnostics. The scientific dialogue focuses on scientific/clinical information around disease management, BMS products and relevantbiomarkers/diagnostics,in a fair and balanced way.

External Environment and Customer Focus

Develop and maintain interactions with Pathology and Laboratory Leaders, within a given geography to answer scientific, unsolicited product andbiomarker/diagnostic-relatedquestions. PDLs will use various channels for interactions (1:1, group presentation; remote connections, etc.).

Effectively present information to HCPs and be able to respond to questions, ensuring medical accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical and legal guidelines and directives.

Actively assess the medical and diagnostic landscape by meeting with Pathology and Diagnostic Leaders to understand their needs and expertise. Continuously update own knowledge in treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials and scientific activities. Understand the competitive landscape and actively prepare to address informational needs of customers.

Collect and provide meaningful medical insights back to the medical and commercial organizations to be actioned in support of the strategy development.

Contribute to the Medical Plan

Develop territory Field Medical plan and TL Interaction plans based on therapeutic area objectives and TLs needs.

Adopt institution/account planning approach and contribute to cross-functional institution/account plans.

Contribute to development and delivery of scientifically meaningful medical programs/projects in line with the local Medical and Field Medical plan.

Provide Medical Support

As necessary and appropriate, support the initial and ongoing medical/scientific area and product/diagnostic specific training and provide key scientific updates to internal stakeholders (e.g. Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, HEOR, Market Access).

Provide scientific support by presenting unbiased scientific and clinical data.

Required Experience

Advanced clinical science degree: PhD or MD preferred. Pharmacists, and advanced practice nurses with similar medical experience may be considered.

A minimum of 2 years working in a laboratory, clinical or pharmaceutical environment.

Knowledge Desired

Oncology disease area knowledge and an understanding of scientific publications

Diagnostic experience strongly preferred

Knowledge of clinical trial design and process

Knowledge of the national healthcare and access environment

Excellent English language skills, spoken and written

Travel required (varies by geography)

Experience Desired

Ability to work independently and act as a team player

Translating scientific or clinical data into an understandable and valuable form to help physicians best serve their patients

Good communication and presentation skills to present scientific and/or clinical data to research orhealthcare/laboratoryprofessionals

Developing peer-to-peer relationships with TLs, scientists and other healthcare professionals

Ability to quickly and comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments

Must live within assigned territory. Must have ability to travel up to 70% and hold a valid driver's license.