[Hiring] (Sr.) MSL - Oncology @Eli Lilly and Company

Role Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Oncology is a field-based medical professional with deep content knowledge about oncology, Lilly, treatment options, and current issues in this therapeutic area. The MSL recognises and communicates feedback and insights of strategic importance from their interactions with scientific experts to better inform Lilly's strategic direction for research and commercialization. By facilitating scientific exchange between industry and the scientific community, the MSL has the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare by providing needed information that addresses important clinical and scientific questions.

TERRITORY & TRAVEL: The successful candidate must be able to travel interstate with up to 80% travel, and 4 to 6 weekends per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and effectively communicate deep scientific knowledge: Engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within oncology.
• Excel at customer engagement and support medical/scientific information needs of scientific experts: Act as one of the primary interfaces between Lilly medical and scientific experts to deliver best-in-class customer experiences.
• Strategic vision and leadership: Synthesize complex data and effectively communicate meaningful clinical insights and unanswered customer questions to Lilly medical and cross-functional teams.
• Territory ownership: Demonstrate strategic analysis, planning, and prioritization to maximize efficiency and implement a strategic territory plan.

Qualifications

• Previous MSL experience building relationships with Scientific Experts and Key Opinion Leaders in relevant therapeutic area.
• Advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) required with 2-3 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience.
• 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.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to engage in professional relationship building and networking.
• Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification.
• Effective strategic and critical thinking in order to analyse, assess and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use field-based electronic or other communication tools for all aspects of the role.
• Resilience in managing complex challenges.

Company Description

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.