Community Outreach Specialist Jobs in Kentucky
Community Outreach Specialist jobs in Kentucky are open across Louisville, Lexington, and Richmond and other Kentucky metros, with employers like Baptist Health System KY & IN, Community Hospital Corporation, and University of Kentucky hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job
Pos
ting Title
:
Senior
Therapeutic Area Specialist, C
ardiovascular
Community - Lexington, KY
Therapeutic Area (TA):
Cardiovascular
Primary
Location
:
Field – United States
Primary Job Posting
Location
:
Lexington, KY
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. The BMS Mission is to discover,
develop
and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. In oncology, hematology,
immunology
and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues
contribute
to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer.
Join us, build your professional career within one of the most innovative bio-pharma companies, and make a difference.
Position Summary
The TAS is a critical role in our unique customer model to execute the BMS aspiration to be the BioPharma that delivers the most impactful engagement with Health Care Providers (HCPs), driving adoption of new and existing medicines for
appropriate patients
.
The primary role of the TAS is to drive demand for BMS medicines within their portfolio for the
appropriate patients
. To meet the HCPs expectations, the TAS engages them with a differentiated Customer Experience (
Cx
) through deeper scientific dialogue on and consistent with label,
leveraging
new ways of working and CE^3.
The role builds and
maintains
strong professional credibility with regional thought leaders (RTLs) and community-based physicians/HCPs in private practice, medical groups practices, office staff, and other stakeholders in the patient care continuum as their primary point of contact.
The TAS liaises with other BMS functions as needed to deliver an overall higher Customer Experience (
Cx
) – by meeting HCP needs in
a timely
and scientific manner. This role will prioritize the safe and
appropriate use
of BMS products while also focusing on overall business results and performance
objectives
while exemplifying BMS values.
The TAS role is
field-based
. A TAS is
anticipated
to spend much of their time spent field with external customers.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Promotion
Promotes approved indications of BMS products within a defined territory or region to meet or exceed assigned sales targets in a compliant manner.
Creates demand for BMS medicines by articulating in a balanced manner the clinical and scientific rationale for use of products in
appropriate patients
.
Engages with and continuously
maintains
/grows
a high level
of scientific
expertise
in all assigned products and therapeutic areas.
Prepares and successfully implements comprehensive territory and account plans.
Proactively uses available tools such as SOPHIA to derive insights and to dynamically inform call plans.
Provides feedback on experience using these tools to leadership to enable continuous improvement.
Fair & Balanced Scientific Dialogue
Demonstrates scientific
expertise
and passion in using approved scientific resources and publications to present information to HCPs and ensures medical accuracy.
Conducts in-office presentations (e.g., lunch and learns) and discusses product-related scientific information with HCPs that is consistent with
label
.
Organizes external speaker programs, selecting speakers from list approved by Speakers Bureau and
facilitating
scheduling and
logistics
.
Maintains
a high level
of working
expertise
on emerging data for approved indications.
Engages real-time medical support through
Medical on
Call to reactively answer unsolicited questions and complex technical inquiries.
Cross-functional collaboration
Proactively collaborates with other field teams to ensure the best Customer Experience (
Cx
) for HCPs.
Gathers and shares relevant insights and information internally with the
appropriate stakeholders
to enable BMS to better serve its customers.
Complies with
all laws, regulations, and policies that govern the conduct of BMS.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Advanced scientific degree and/or preferred 5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience as healthcare sales / MSL / HCP / nurse.
Ability to communicate scientific or clinical data accurately and convincingly to help physicians best serve their patients.
Demonstrated experience building and
maintaining
strong credibility with key customers, office staff, and others in the customer influence network via a customer-centric mindset and desire to create positive and differentiated Customer Experience (
Cx
).
Experience in cardiovascular preferred.
Demonstrated strong capability in account management skill sets, superior selling competencies, and proven sales performance
track record
of meeting or exceeding goals.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively cross-functionally with a positive team mindset and can-do attitude.
Strong selling and promotional skills proven through
a track record
of performance.
Key competencies desired
Customer/commercial mindset
Demonstrated ability to drive business results.
Experience
identifying
, engaging, and cultivating credibility with customers across the patient care journey.
Demonstrated account management skills and problem-solving mentality. Understands the patient journey and can customize engagement and deliver tailored messages.
Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to connect with customers.
Patient centricity
Understands the
patient
journey and experience.
Has a patient-focused mindset.
Scientific Agility
Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate scientific and clinical data in an easy-to-understand manner to help HCPs best serve their patients.
Has a strong learning mindset and passion for science. Prioritizes staying current with the latest data.
Analytical Capability:
Ability to analyze data, such as prescribing patterns, market trends, and HCP preferences. Data-driven insights help TAS strategize and target their efforts effectively.
Ability to segment HCPs based on their preferences and other relevant factors. This helps them tailor their communication and product presentations to suit individual HCP needs.
Understanding how to interpret and analyze data related to BMS products, customer preferences
, clinical
data.
Ability to use CE^3 to generate insights
and do
dynamic call planning.
Digital Agility:
Understanding, adapting, and effectively using technology in various aspects of healthcare business and interacting with HCPs.
Utilizing various digital communication channels such as emails, instant messaging apps, and video conferencing to stay in touch with healthcare professionals, colleagues, and clients. This enables TAS to respond promptly to inquiries, share updates, and
maintain
effective communication.
Competency using CE^3 and other software or CRM tools to collect, enter, and manage quality data in
a timely
and compliant manner, track interactions, and plan future engagements with healthcare professionals.
Ability to use the Medical on Call technology effectively.
Keeping up to date with technological advancements and changes.
Teamwork/Enterprise mindset
Strong business acumen to understand and analyze business, market drivers, and develop, execute, and adjust business plans.
Demonstrates
a strong sense
of learning agility. Seeks out and learns from unfamiliar
experiences, and
then applies those lessons to achieve better results in
subsequent
situations.
Track record
of balancing individual drive and collaborative attitude.
Holds
a high level
of integrity and good judgment to navigate the
role's
requirements effectively and compliantly
in accordance with
BMS policies and procedures.
As this position requires the operation of a Company-provided vehicle, offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate meeting the requirements of “Qualified Driver,” as determined by the Company in its sole discretion, including but not limited to the following: 1) at least 21 years of age; 2) a driver’s license in good standing issued by your state of residence; and, 3) a driving risk level deemed acceptable by the Company.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Field - United States - US: $124,090 - $150,370#xa;
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The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit
https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
Health Coverage:
Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support:
Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection:
401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure:
T
he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
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 a supportive culture, promoting
global participation
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 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 these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. 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.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information:
https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
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.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at
TAEnablement@bms.com
. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1602931 : Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Cardiovascular Community - Lexington, KY
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Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Community Outreach Specialist Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Baptist Health System KY & IN6

- Community Hospital Corporation6

- University of Kentucky5

- Kentucky Community and Technical College System4

- New Vista3

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services20
- Education10
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Banking & Financial Services1
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community outreach specialist jobs across Kentucky.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, communications, or a related field
- Experience building relationships with underserved or target community populations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public presentations and reports
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data tracking or case management software
- Bilingual ability, most frequently Spanish and English, preferred or required
- Knowledge of local social service resources, referral networks, and community partners
Community Outreach Specialist Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How many community outreach specialist jobs are there in Kentucky?
There are 37+ community outreach specialist openings in Kentucky on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Louisville, Lexington, and Richmond. New positions post regularly as employers across Kentucky hire.
How much do community outreach specialists make in Kentucky?
Community outreach specialists in Kentucky earn a median of about $48,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $33,310 for the lowest 10% to over $71,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Kentucky cities have the most community outreach specialist jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and Richmond have the most community outreach specialist openings in Kentucky right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire community outreach specialists in Kentucky?
Employers hiring community outreach specialists in Kentucky include Baptist Health System KY & IN, Community Hospital Corporation, and University of Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote community outreach specialist jobs in Kentucky?
Yes. About 8% of community outreach specialist openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kentucky metros.
How do I apply for community outreach specialist jobs in Kentucky?
You can apply to community outreach specialist jobs in Kentucky directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kentucky location, then apply to each one that fits.
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