Medical Advisor, Neuropsychiatry in Denham

About Bristol Myers Squibb
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. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

We recognise the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programmes that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Role Overview

What if your next role could genuinely change the way mental health and neurological conditions are treated in the UK? Not incrementally. Not theoretically. But tangibly – through the strategies you set, the science you champion, and the patients who reach treatments they otherwise wouldn’t have accessed. That is the reality of this role. We are looking for an exceptional medical professional to support our Psychiatry & Neuroscience portfolio – someone who sees Medical Affairs as the strategic engine of meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and clinical expertise for the therapy area.
• Act as driver of content and executor of UK medical strategy and research plans for designated therapy area product(s) and pipeline.
• Develop and manage field tactical plans and scientific activities in close liaison with Field Medical Manager.
• Act as an active member of the extended worldwide medical and brand teams for designated product(s)/indications, UK brand team.
• Provide training to the sales force enabling them to understand and convey the scientific benefits of a brand appropriately.
• Manage publications.
• Collaborate on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) with the health economics team and represent at HTA meetings.
• Contribute to compassionate use programme input.
• Act as a nominated medical signatory for the therapy area; ensure compliance with the Code of Practice and internal procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Self‑motivated and proactive.
• Works for the benefit of the team and business.
• High personal accountability and strong sense of purpose.
• Strategic thinker, solution‑oriented.
• Skilful prioritisation with ability to change course at short notice.
• Enthusiastic, motivating, supportive to matrix team.
• Passionate about the value Medical Affairs can bring to the business and the science of our products.
• High personal integrity with a strong motivation to ensure compliant and ethical activities for the business.
• Inclusive: integrates diversity and differences in skills and outlook to get the best out of the matrix team.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree.

Desired

• A registered physician or UK registered pharmacist is preferred with experience in Psychiatry. Exceptional candidates with a scientific background are welcomed.

Experience – Required

• Ability to work cooperatively with others in order to meet group and organisational goals, consistently deliver on commitments, and communicate opinions, facts and thoughts with clarity, transparency and honesty.

Experience – Desired

• Medical Affairs experience preferably in Neuropsychiatry.
• Clinical experience in Psychiatry.
• Experience working in clinical research.
• Experience in the review and approval of promotional/non‑promotional materials and an excellent understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Strategy development, HTA experience.
• Experience in product launches.
• Experience with real‑world evidence and compassionate use programmes.

On‑site Protocol

BMS has an 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 field‑based and remote‑by‑design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. Bristol Myers Squibb is Disability Confident – Employer.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

R1599582 : Medical Advisor, Neuropsychiatry