[Hiring] Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison - Immunology/Rheumatology @Eli Lilly and Company

Role Description

Scientific and Clinical Experts (SEs/CEs) are individuals who are noted for their expertise in a therapeutic area and as a result have special needs for in-depth and cutting-edge information. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) program is specifically designed to meet these needs through a field-based group of medical professionals with deep content knowledge about specific disease states, Lilly and competitive compounds, and the landscape within the therapeutic areas they represent.

• Engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise.
• Establish themselves as a reliable, trusted resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date medical and scientific information.
• Spend the majority of their time on customer-facing activities.
• Act as one of the primary interfaces between Lilly medical and SEs/CEs.
• Connect SEs/CEs with other Lilly resources or internal business partners.
• Demonstrate strategic analysis, planning, and prioritization to maximize efficiency.
• Implement and evaluate a strategic territory plan prioritizing core MSL activities.
• Synthesize and communicate actionable customer/clinical insights to internal Lilly medical and cross-functional teams.
• Embrace change and exercise strategic agility with evolving business needs.
• Demonstrate the Team Lilly Behaviors (Include, Innovate, Accelerate, and Deliver).
• Execute the role in a compliant manner, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) required with 2-3 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience desired.
• OR Masters or bachelor's level degree in health sciences (e.g. BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 5 or more years clinical, research or industry experience in relevant therapeutic area is present.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Requirements

• Cardiometabolic therapeutic area experience is strongly preferred.
• Field-based position requires ability to travel up to 80% and work up to 4 to 6 weekends a year.
• Applicants should live in close proximity to a transport hub (airport/train station).
• Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine for which they are responsible.
• Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content in a clear and concise fashion.
• Self-directed and able to work alone in the field effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification.
• Effective strategic and critical thinking in order to analyze, assess and evaluate information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use field-based electronic or other communication tools for all aspects of job is critical.
• Resiliency in managing complex challenges.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence.
• Experience in servicing customer needs for complex information.
• Significant experience in professional networking with mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Experience in field-based working environment highly valued.
• Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and medical education process highly valued.

Benefits

• Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.
• The anticipated wage for this position is $151,500 - $244,200.
• Full-time equivalent employees will also be eligible for a company bonus.
• Comprehensive benefit program including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits; life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits.