Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison - Dermatology (Houston)

Overview

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) program is specifically designed to meet the needs of Scientific and Clinical Experts (SEs/CEs) in a therapeutic area, providing cutting‑edge information and facilitating scientific exchange between industry and the scientific community. The MSL for East and South Texas will engage with SEs/CEs across Houston, Austin, San Antonio, the Texas border with Mexico, and major Texas Gulf Coast cities.

Responsibilities

• Engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise and act as a reliable, unbiased source of medical and scientific information.
• Spend the majority of time on customer‑facing activities, using emotional intelligence and strategic thinking to deliver a positive customer experience.
• Connect SEs/CEs with Lilly resources or internal business partners and facilitate collaborative research and external opportunities.
• Demonstrate strategic analysis, planning, and prioritization to maximize efficiency in territory management and coordinate with other field roles.
• Synthesize and communicate actionable customer/clinical insights to internal Lilly medical and cross‑functional teams, escalating issues as appropriate and exercising good judgment.
• Consistently 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, procedures, and laws.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD) with 2–3 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience, OR
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) with 5+ years of clinical, research, or industry experience in a relevant therapeutic area.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; U.S. driver’s license required.

Other Information / Additional Preferences

• Field‑based position requiring up to 80% travel and 4–6 weekends per year.
• Home‑base location in the Houston, TX metro area.
• Live in close proximity to a transport hub (airport or train station).
• Intellectual curiosity and learning agility to comprehend and communicate complex scientific content.
• Self‑directed, able to work alone in the field while managing multiple priorities.
• Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification.
• Strategic and critical thinking to analyze, assess, and evaluate information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with field‑based electronic or other communication tools.
• Resiliency in managing complex challenges.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and networking ability.
• Experience servicing customer needs for complex information and facilitating professional networking.
• Dermatology therapeutic area experience strongly preferred.

Accommodations

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EEO Statement

Lilly is a proud EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Employee Resource Groups

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) provide strong support networks for members and are open to all employees. Current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network; Black Employees at Lilly; Chinese Culture Network; Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN); Lilly India Network; Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA); PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies); Veterans Leadership Network (VLN); Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL); enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Compensation and 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 employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefits program, including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible spending accounts, life and death insurance, leave of absence benefits, employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs at its discretion.

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