Associate Director- Medical Science Liaison- Cardiometabolic Health (Omaha - Kan
Scorpion Therapeutics, Kansas City
Role Summary
Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Cardiometabolic Health, covering the Omaha - Kansas City area. Leads field-based scientific engagement, builds trusted relationships with Scientific Experts and Clinical Experts, and partners with Lilly medical and cross-functional teams to inform research and medical strategy.
Responsibilities
- Scientific knowledge – Maintain high-level expertise in the therapeutic area, engage in scientific exchange, and provide unbiased, accurate, up-to-date medical information to customers.
- Customer engagement – Focus on customer-facing activities, deliver positive experiences, and connect SEs/CEs with additional resources and external opportunities as appropriate.
- Territory ownership – Develop and execute a strategic territory plan, prioritize core MSL activities, and use territory analytics for customer identification and routing.
- Strategic vision and leadership – Synthesize and communicate actionable insights to internal teams, collaborate across functions, adapt to evolving needs, and operate compliantly with sound judgment.
Qualifications
- Required: Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD) with 2–3 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic experience, OR Masters/Bachelor’s degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Required: Authorized to work in the United States full-time (no work authorization sponsorship).
- Required: Valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Preferred: Cardiometabolic (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular) experience.
- Preferred: Ability to travel up to 80% and work 4–6 weekends per year.
- Preferred: Proximity to a transport hub (airport/train station).
- Preferred: Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, self-direction, advanced presentation/computer skills, and strong communication abilities.
- Preferred: Experience servicing customer needs for complex information and professional networking.
- Preferred: Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and medical education processes.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Advanced presentation and literature identification skills
- Strategic and critical thinking for information analysis and interpretation
- Proficiency with field-based electronic communication tools
- High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal/networking abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a field-based environment
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Education
- Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD) preferred; or Masters/Bachelor’s with relevant experience as an alternative.
Additional Requirements
- Travel up to 80% and occasional weekends as part of field-based role.
- Residence near a transport hub preferred to support travel expectations.