Medical Science Liaison

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +14 more states.

📋 Description

• Align the medical strategy and key objectives across medical, clinical, marketing, commercial, regulatory, R&D, and market access teams.

• Identify, segment, and map key opinion leaders (KOLs), plastic and reconstructive surgeons, healthcare professionals (HCPs), payers, patient groups, and internal influencers.

• Gather and analyze stakeholder data to prioritize impactful engagement initiatives.

• Develop customized engagement plans tailored for stakeholders in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Design and implement coordinated objectives with clearly defined scientific and educational outcomes.

• Execute proactive and reactive engagement tactics, including educational sessions, advisory boards, congress symposia, data inquiries, and ad hoc consultations.

• Conduct both in-person and virtual KOL meetings, collaborative research efforts, educational events, surgical congresses, and digital engagements.

• Collect, document, and communicate stakeholder insights to internal teams effectively.

• Refine the medical strategy and assist leadership in the realm of plastic and reconstructive surgery therapeutics.

• Ensure compliance and ethical separation between scientific engagement and promotional activities.

• Monitor engagement against benchmarks and adjust tactics to optimize value.

• Foster long-term relationships with stakeholders as a recognized scientific expert.

• Maintain up-to-date expertise in therapeutic areas, scientific narratives, and study-level information in plastics and reconstructive surgery.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific or clinical degree is preferred (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, RN).

• 3–5 years of experience in field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) roles and/or clinical plastic surgery.

• Experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery is essential.

• Strong knowledge in medical affairs, KOL engagement, and the clinical/regulatory landscape pertaining to surgical innovation.

• Proven track record of effective collaboration across various functions.

• Ability to analyze stakeholder networks and customize communications for diverse audiences.

• Exceptional presentation, relationship-building, and organizational skills.

• Capability to interpret complex clinical and pre-clinical data.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.

• Familiarity with the US healthcare system and relevant regulations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Understanding of clinical trial design and processes.

• Knowledge of the US healthcare system, medical practices, and clinical decision-making processes.

• Ability to cultivate trust and integrity with colleagues and others at BD.

• Prior experience in an operating room/surgical suite and familiarity with credentialing and OR certification processes is highly preferred.

• Must reside within the designated territory.

• Willingness to travel 60–80% of the time, including overnight and weekend stays.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Potential discretionary long-term incentive (LTI) bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Health savings accounts.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Hospital care insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Accidental injury insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Long-term care with life insurance.

• Anxiety management program.

• Wellness incentives.

• Sleep improvement program.

• Diabetes management program.

• Virtual physical therapy.

• Emotional and mental health support programs.

• Weight management programs.

• Gastrointestinal health program.

• Substance use management program.

• Benefits for musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery.

• BD 401(k) plan.

• BD deferred compensation and restoration plan.

• 529 college savings plan.

• Financial counseling services.

• Baxter Credit Union (BCU).

• Daily pay options.

• Assistance with college financial aid and applications.

• Paid time off (PTO), including all mandated state leaves.

• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.

• MetLife legal plan.

• Group auto and home insurance.

• Pet insurance options.

• Commuter benefits.

• Discounts on various products and services.

• Academic achievement scholarships.

• Service recognition awards.

• Employer matching donation program.

• Workplace accommodations.

• Adoption assistance.

• Backup daycare and eldercare services.

• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and their caregivers.

• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Paid parental leave.

• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes.

• Bereavement leave.

• Military leave.

• Personal leave.

• Family and Medical Leave (FML).

• Jury and witness duty leave.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program.

• Performance-based reward and recognition opportunities.