Sr. Medical Science Liaison
- Location
- Warwick, RI
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
About this role


 We are the people who give possibilities purpose 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. 

 Job Description This is a Field Based role. Locations: Colorado/ Great Lakes (ND, SD, CO, MN, WI), North East, (NY, NJ, MA, RI, CT) or Mid Atlantic (PA, VA, NC) (must live within the territory) Job Responsibilities: Align on medical strategy and key objectives with cross-functional partners, including medical, clinical, marketing, commercial, regulatory, R&D, and market access teams. Identify, segment, and map all relevant stakeholders: KOLs, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, HCPs, payers, patient groups, and internal influencers. Gather and analyze comprehensive data on stakeholder backgrounds, interests, and networks to prioritize impactful engagement. Develop personalized engagement plans reflecting stakeholder needs and organizational goals in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Design and execute coordinated objectives for each audience segment, with clearly defined scientific and educational outcomes. Deploy a blend of proactive (planned educational sessions, advisory boards, congress symposia) and reactive (data inquiry response, ad hoc consultation) engagement tactics. Use diverse engagement channels: in-person or virtual KOL meetings, collaborative research, educational events, surgical congresses, and digital platforms. Collect, document, and communicate insights from stakeholder interactions to internal teams, continually refining the overall medical strategy and supporting leadership in plastic and reconstructive surgery therapeutics. Maintain strict compliance and ethical standards, ensuring clear separation between scientific engagement and promotional activity. Track engagement activities against established benchmarks; assess and adapt engagement impact and tactics to maximize value. Foster and sustain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders by serving as a scientific expert and advancing clinical knowledge. Keep up to date in therapeutic area, scientific narrative and main study level to ensure expertise level in plastics and reconstructive surgery Demonstrate the ability to manage a small territory while serving as a “player-coach” for newly hired MSLs, with direct management responsibility and accountability for three MSLs. Required Requirements: Advance Scientific or Clinical Degree preferred (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, RN) 3-5 years of either: Field-based MSL experience and / or clinical plastic surgery work experience. Plastic and reconstructive surgery experience is a must industry or clinical background in plastic surgery. Previous management experience.
Preferred Requirements
Strong expertise in medical affairs, KOL engagement, and the clinical/regulatory landscape specific to surgical innovation Demonstrated record of effective cross-functional collaboration and understanding of compliance. Ability to analyze stakeholder networks and tailor communications to varying audiences Outstanding presentation, relationship-building, and organizational skills Ability to interpret complicated clinical and pre-clinical data Excellent communication and presentation skills Knowledge of the US Healthcare System and relevant regulations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Knowledge of clinical trial design and process Understanding of US healthcare system, medical practice, and clinical decision making Ability to develop trust and integrity with peers and others within BD Experience with OR/surgical suite environment and familiarity with credentialing and OR certification process strongly preferred.