Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison GI/Thoracic Oncology New England

Eli Lilly and Company • Boston, MA

40d • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) program is designed to meet the needs of Scientific and Clinical Experts (SEs/CEs) who require in-depth and cutting-edge information in their therapeutic areas. MSLs are field-based medical professionals with deep knowledge of specific disease states, Lilly and competitive compounds, and the therapeutic landscape. They gather and communicate strategic feedback and insights from SEs and CEs to inform Lilly’s research and commercialization strategies. By facilitating scientific exchange, MSLs contribute to shaping the future of healthcare by addressing important clinical and scientific questions.

Requirements

• 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. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Gastrointestinal and/or thoracic oncology TA experience is strongly preferred.
• Applicants should live within the New England geography (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut) and near a transport hub (airport/train station).
• 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 and interpret impact or relevance to future states.
• 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 and the ability to engage in professional relationship building and networking.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within the therapeutic area.
• Respond to diverse medical information needs based on customer requests, establishing themselves as a reliable, trusted resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date medical and scientific information.
• Spend the majority of time on customer-facing activities, utilizing emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of customers to deliver a positive experience.
• Act as a primary interface between Lilly medical and SEs/CEs.
• Connect SEs/CEs with other Lilly resources or internal business partners as appropriate.
• Facilitate collaborative research and external opportunities.
• Demonstrate strategic analysis, planning, and prioritization to maximize efficiency.
• Implement and evaluate a strategic territory plan, prioritizing core MSL activities and taking personal accountability for results.
• Ensure compliant partnerships across all Lilly field roles, sharing customers for a coordinated experience.
• Utilize territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization.
• Synthesize and communicate actionable customer/clinical insights to internal Lilly medical and cross-functional teams.
• Use good judgment in decision-making and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Cultivate internal networks and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Embrace change, exercise strategic agility with evolving business needs, and utilize innovative resources.
• Demonstrate the Team Lilly Behaviors (Include, Innovate, Accelerate, and Deliver) at all times.
• Contribute to team goals and be an effective teammate.
• Execute the role in a compliant manner, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director