Job Description Summary

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) work with internal and external customers as field-based scientific and clinical experts who strategically support dissemination of medical scientific information. MSLs function as a regional medical contact between the organization and key external customers to further scientific exchange. This role provides product and field scientific support to Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing, and Managed Markets by utilizing academic credentials, clinical knowledge, and scientific expertise in infection prevention to communicate with healthcare providers, academic researchers, and organizations. These relationships ensure that key opinion leaders and organizations have access to relevant scientific information, and that insights gathered externally will be communicated to key cross-functional partners internally. The MSL should have an in-depth understanding of infection prevention, the surgical setting, disease state awareness, the current/future treatment landscape, and ongoing clinical trials/research.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

West Region

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) work with internal and external customers as field-based scientific and clinical experts who strategically support dissemination of medical scientific information. MSLs function as a regional medical contact between the organization and key external customers to further scientific exchange. This role provides product and field scientific support to Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing, and Managed Markets by utilizing academic credentials, clinical knowledge, and scientific expertise in infection prevention to communicate with healthcare providers, academic researchers, and organizations. These relationships ensure that key opinion leaders and organizations have access to relevant scientific information, and that insights gathered externally will be communicated to key cross-functional partners internally. The MSL should have an in-depth understanding of infection prevention, the surgical setting, disease state awareness, the current/future treatment landscape, and ongoing clinical trials/research.

About the role:

• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, sales, regulatory affairs, and R&D, to provide scientific insights.
• Develop and deliver scientific presentations to healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and internal teams.
• Participate in the development and review of marketing and educational materials to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as the primary resource for clinical and scientific information to external HCPs and surgeons.
• Care product areas include Antiseptic products, biosurgery (hemostatic agents) hair removal, ChloraPrep, and surgical irrigation.
• Assist in facilitating KOL (Key Opinion Leader) involvement in national, regional, and local educational forums including advisory boards, investigator meetings, educational symposia, and sponsored promotional programs.
• Assist in the identification of investigators and sites for company-sponsored clinical trials.
• Maintain a thorough and detailed working knowledge of the organization and its products, current scientific research, and publications.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Knowledge of the US Healthcare System and the pharmaceutical/medical device industry, including relevant laws (OIG), regulations (FDA), and ethical standards.
• Ability to identify and analyze unmet medical, educational, and research needs within the medical community.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of clinical trial design and process.
• Ability to interpret complicated clinical and pre-clinical data.
• Knowledge of the US Healthcare System and the pharmaceutical/medical device industry, including relevant laws (OIG), regulations (FDA), and ethical standards (ACCME, PhRMA) which apply to interactions with HCPs, payers, and industry representatives.

Education and experience required:

• Bachelor's d