Medical Science Liaison - Surgical Solutions (West Region)
Becton Dickinson NA

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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.

Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

• Establish and maintain credible peer-to-peer scientific relationships with national/regional key opinion leaders (KOLs) Healthcare professionals (HCPs), and other stakeholders in the surgical field.
• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, sales, regulatory affairs, and R&D, to provide scientific insights and support strategic initiatives.
• 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.
• Develop education and training programs to improve patient outcomes and increase understanding of surgery and treatment options.
• Interact with various customer segments via one-on-one interactions, small group discussions, formulary review committees, and educational symposium presentations.
• Attend assigned scientific and medical congresses to capture information relevant to the organization's scientific platforms and report this information to internal stakeholders during debrief meetings.
• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirement:

• Degree level qualification; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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USA IL - Vernon Hills

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