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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual.
Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity.
Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Position : US Field Medical Oncology, Medical Science Liaison Lung & Emerging Tumors
Location : IL-South WI
The MSL role embodies our medical mission to be recognized as the trusted partner for internal stakeholders and the healthcare community, driving scientific exchange to enhance medical education, data generation, insight generation and patients’ access to medicine.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for identifying disease and product related medical needs in a defined geography.
The primary role of the MSL is to develop and maintain relationships with Thought Leaders (TL) and Healthcare Providers (HCP) within their healthcare system.
The purpose of their interactions is to engage in meaningful scientific exchange that will ensure patients have access to BMS medicines, to ensure their safe and appropriate use through peer to peer discussions aligned with medical strategies and needs expressed by external stakeholders, and to facilitate research.
The MSL also serves as the medical resource for external stakeholders in the community.
Key Responsibilities
External Environment and Customer FocusDevelop and maintain relationships with academic and community research thought leaders, appropriate HCPs, and access stakeholders, within a given geography to answer scientific, unsolicited product, and HEOR related questions.
The MSL will use various channels for interactions (1 : 1, group presentations, remote, etc.)Demonstrate proficiency in using available scientific resources and presentations.
Effectively present information to TL / 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 landscape by meeting with TL / HCPs / Access Stakeholders to understand their needs and expertise.
Continuously update own knowledge in treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, health economics outcomes research and scientific activities.
Understand the competitive landscape and evolving healthcare models and actively prepare to address informational needs of customersIdentify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state initiatives, collaborative research projects, and investigator sponsored research (ISR) of interest and in alignment with BMS strategic objectivesAttend medical congresses and local / regional meetings.
Collect and provide meaningful medical insights and / or impact by communicating these back to the medical and commercial organizations to support strategy development and business decisions
• Contribute to the Medical PlanDevelop geography-specific Field Medical and TL Interaction plans based on therapeutic area objectives and TLs needsAdopt institution / account planning approach and contribute to cross-functional institution / account plansContribute to development and delivery of scientifically meaningful medical programs / projects in line with the local Medical and Field Medical plan
• Provide Medical SupportEstablish a customer-centric, compliant collaboration with cross-matrix field teams within assigned geographyAs necessary and appropriate, support the initial and ongoing medical / scientific area and product specific training and provide key scientific updates to internal stakeholders (e.
g. Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, HEOR, Value Access & Payment)Provide scientific support at promotional meetings by presenting scientific and clinical data, by evaluating speakers and by giving support to BMS-contracted speakers (if applicable)Participate in assigned Congress activities
Support Clinical Trial ActivitiesSupport Interventional and Non Interventional Research (NIR) studies (e.g. identification and assessment of potential study sites) to facilitate patient recruitment and / or discussions around the safe and effective use of BMS investigational products, as agreed with home office medical and Global Development Operations (GDO) and as defined by the study scope documentProvide recommendations and insights to clinical development team on study and site feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on knowledge of the field and through direct contacts with potential investigators, as agreed with home office medical and GDOSupport HCPs in the ISR submission and execution process and study follow-up as agreed upon with home office medical and GDOEnsure that BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied by investigators of local studies, and alert appropriate BMS personnel to any identified Adverse EventsActively support CRO sponsored studies as agreed with home office medical and GDO and as defined by the study scope document
Qualifications & Experience
• Required ExperienceMD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NP with experience in a specific Disease Area or with a broad medical background and relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Knowledge DesiredDisease area knowledge and an understanding of scientific publicationsKnowledge of a scientific or clinical area, competitive landscape and patient treatment trendsKnowledge of clinical trial design and processKnowledge of the national healthcare and access environmentKnowledge of HEOR core conceptsExcellent English language skills, spoken and written
• Experience DesiredA minimum of 2 years working in a clinical and / or pharmaceutical environmentPrior MSL experienceAbility to work independently and act as a team playerTranslating scientific or clinical data into an understandable and valuable form to help physicians best serve their patientsGood communication and presentation skills to present scientific and / or clinical data to research or healthcare professionalsDeveloping peer-to-peer relationships with TLs, scientists and other healthcare professionalsAbility to quickly and comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environmentsDemonstration of the BMS Values
• Essential QualificationAbility to drive a company-provided car is an essential qualification of this position. Candidates must be able to drive a BMS-provided vehicle between locations (often great distances apart) and arrive at each location ready and able to enthusiastically and efficiently demonstrate an applied knowledge of pertinent health care industry trends.
Candidates must possess a high level of ethics, integrity, and a responsible and safe driving history
Travel RequirementTravel required. Position is field based, MSL will be required to live in the territory which they manage or within 50 miles of the territory bordersThe MSL will spend the majority of their time in the field with their external customers.
Further requirements based on territory assignment and team needs
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $150,000 - $200,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.
Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following : Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility / infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
LI-Remote
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients’ lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary.
Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs.
The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role :
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility.
For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations / adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.
Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation / adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations / adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to .
Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-1+ and keep up to date with Covid-1+ boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Last updated : 2026-0+-22
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual.
Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity.
Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Position : US Field Medical Oncology, Medical Science Liaison Lung & Emerging Tumors
Location : IL-South WI
The MSL role embodies our medical mission to be recognized as the trusted partner for internal stakeholders and the healthcare community, driving scientific exchange to enhance medical education, data generation, insight generation and patients’ access to medicine.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for identifying disease and product related medical needs in a defined geography.
The primary role of the MSL is to develop and maintain relationships with Thought Leaders (TL) and Healthcare Providers (HCP) within their healthcare system.
The purpose of their interactions is to engage in meaningful scientific exchange that will ensure patients have access to BMS medicines, to ensure their safe and appropriate use through peer to peer discussions aligned with medical strategies and needs expressed by external stakeholders, and to facilitate research.
The MSL also serves as the medical resource for external stakeholders in the community.
Key Responsibilities
External Environment and Customer FocusDevelop and maintain relationships with academic and community research thought leaders, appropriate HCPs, and access stakeholders, within a given geography to answer scientific, unsolicited product, and HEOR related questions.
The MSL will use various channels for interactions (1 : 1, group presentations, remote, etc.)Demonstrate proficiency in using available scientific resources and presentations.
Effectively present information to TL / 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 landscape by meeting with TL / HCPs / Access Stakeholders to understand their needs and expertise.
Continuously update own knowledge in treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, health economics outcomes research and scientific activities.
Understand the competitive landscape and evolving healthcare models and actively prepare to address informational needs of customersIdentify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state initiatives, collaborative research projects, and investigator sponsored research (ISR) of interest and in alignment with BMS strategic objectivesAttend medical congresses and local / regional meetings.
Collect and provide meaningful medical insights and / or impact by communicating these back to the medical and commercial organizations to support strategy development and business decisions
• Contribute to the Medical PlanDevelop geography-specific Field Medical and TL Interaction plans based on therapeutic area objectives and TLs needsAdopt institution / account planning approach and contribute to cross-functional institution / account plansContribute to development and delivery of scientifically meaningful medical programs / projects in line with the local Medical and Field Medical plan
• Provide Medical SupportEstablish a customer-centric, compliant collaboration with cross-matrix field teams within assigned geographyAs necessary and appropriate, support the initial and ongoing medical / scientific area and product specific training and provide key scientific updates to internal stakeholders (e.
g. Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, HEOR, Value Access & Payment)Provide scientific support at promotional meetings by presenting scientific and clinical data, by evaluating speakers and by giving support to BMS-contracted speakers (if applicable)Participate in assigned Congress activities
Support Clinical Trial ActivitiesSupport Interventional and Non Interventional Research (NIR) studies (e.g. identification and assessment of potential study sites) to facilitate patient recruitment and / or discussions around the safe and effective use of BMS investigational products, as agreed with home office medical and Global Development Operations (GDO) and as defined by the study scope documentProvide recommendations and insights to clinical development team on study and site feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on knowledge of the field and through direct contacts with potential investigators, as agreed with home office medical and GDOSupport HCPs in the ISR submission and execution process and study follow-up as agreed upon with home office medical and GDOEnsure that BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied by investigators of local studies, and alert appropriate BMS personnel to any identified Adverse EventsActively support CRO sponsored studies as agreed with home office medical and GDO and as defined by the study scope document
Qualifications & Experience
• Required ExperienceMD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NP with experience in a specific Disease Area or with a broad medical background and relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Knowledge DesiredDisease area knowledge and an understanding of scientific publicationsKnowledge of a scientific or clinical area, competitive landscape and patient treatment trendsKnowledge of clinical trial design and processKnowledge of the national healthcare and access environmentKnowledge of HEOR core conceptsExcellent English language skills, spoken and written
• Experience DesiredA minimum of 2 years working in a clinical and / or pharmaceutical environmentPrior MSL experienceAbility to work independently and act as a team playerTranslating scientific or clinical data into an understandable and valuable form to help physicians best serve their patientsGood communication and presentation skills to present scientific and / or clinical data to research or healthcare professionalsDeveloping peer-to-peer relationships with TLs, scientists and other healthcare professionalsAbility to quickly and comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environmentsDemonstration of the BMS Values
• Essential QualificationAbility to drive a company-provided car is an essential qualification of this position. Candidates must be able to drive a BMS-provided vehicle between locations (often great distances apart) and arrive at each location ready and able to enthusiastically and efficiently demonstrate an applied knowledge of pertinent health care industry trends.
Candidates must possess a high level of ethics, integrity, and a responsible and safe driving history
Travel RequirementTravel required. Position is field based, MSL will be required to live in the territory which they manage or within 50 miles of the territory bordersThe MSL will spend the majority of their time in the field with their external customers.
Further requirements based on territory assignment and team needs
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $150,000 - $200,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.
Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following : Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility / infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
LI-Remote
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients’ lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary.
Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs.
The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role :
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility.
For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations / adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.
Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation / adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations / adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to .
Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-1+ and keep up to date with Covid-1+ boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Last updated : 2026-0+-22
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Medical science liaison position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
