Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison - Cardiometabolic Health - Northwes
Eli Lilly and Company, Greensboro, NC, United States
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) program is designed to provide site experts (SEs) and chief experts (CEs) with scientific and clinical information in their therapeutic areas, enabling them to treat patients, design and implement novel research, and educate colleagues and students. MSLs serve as a primary interface between Lilly Medical and SEs/CEs, facilitating scientific exchange, supporting research opportunities, and conveying strategic insights to Lilly’s cross‑functional teams.
Primary Responsibilities
Scientific & Clinical Knowledge:
The MSL synthesizes the latest research on products, disease states, and standard of care for specific indications and therapeutic areas, maintaining high technical expertise and responding to diverse medical information needs.
Full Spectrum SE/CE Support:
Through emotional intelligence and strategic thinking, MSLs deliver a positive experience to HCPs, connect SEs/CEs with Lilly resources or internal partners, and facilitate collaborative research opportunities. They partner with clinical development to accelerate the pipeline and evidence generation.
Field Execution, Geo Management and Productivity:
MSLs analyze customer data, prioritize engagement through face‑to‑face and virtual interactions, implement a strategic territory plan, and assume accountability for meeting performance expectations and compliant partnerships across field roles.
Strategic Vision and Leadership:
MSLs synthesize customer insights, communicate actionable information to internal teams, and collaborate across functions, exercising judgment, change management, and strategic agility.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) with 2‑3 years of clinically relevant experience OR
Masters or bachelor’s level degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 5+ years clinical, research, or industry experience in a relevant therapeutic area.
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, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Preferences
Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification and experience servicing customer needs for complex information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self‑directed and able to work alone in the field, managing multiple priorities and projects.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to build professional relationships.
Resiliency in managing complex challenges.
Intellectual curiosity about the science/medicine of specialization.
Ability and excitement to leverage field‑based tools and adapt to advancing technology.
Learning agility to comprehend and communicate large amounts of complex scientific content clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated experience in strategic critical thinking to analyze, assess, and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states.
Location Requirements
Applicants should live within the specified geography and near a transport hub (airport/train station).
Field‑based position requires the ability to travel up to 80% of the time, including weekend commitments.
Other Information / Additional Preferences
Experience in a field‑based working environment is highly valued.
Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and the medical education process is highly preferred.
Knowledge and experience of digital platform enablers to engage HCPs virtually (e.g., Zoom) and excitement to leverage field‑based tools is highly valued.
Experience in cardiometabolic health (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity) is strongly preferred.
Compensation & 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 based on company and individual performance. Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program, including eligibility for a company‑sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits such as healthcare and/or dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts, life and death benefits, certain time‑off and leave of absence benefits, and well‑being benefits such as an 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 sole discretion.
EEO Statement
Lilly is proud to be an 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.
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Primary Responsibilities
Scientific & Clinical Knowledge:
The MSL synthesizes the latest research on products, disease states, and standard of care for specific indications and therapeutic areas, maintaining high technical expertise and responding to diverse medical information needs.
Full Spectrum SE/CE Support:
Through emotional intelligence and strategic thinking, MSLs deliver a positive experience to HCPs, connect SEs/CEs with Lilly resources or internal partners, and facilitate collaborative research opportunities. They partner with clinical development to accelerate the pipeline and evidence generation.
Field Execution, Geo Management and Productivity:
MSLs analyze customer data, prioritize engagement through face‑to‑face and virtual interactions, implement a strategic territory plan, and assume accountability for meeting performance expectations and compliant partnerships across field roles.
Strategic Vision and Leadership:
MSLs synthesize customer insights, communicate actionable information to internal teams, and collaborate across functions, exercising judgment, change management, and strategic agility.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) with 2‑3 years of clinically relevant experience OR
Masters or bachelor’s level degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 5+ years clinical, research, or industry experience in a relevant therapeutic area.
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, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Preferences
Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification and experience servicing customer needs for complex information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self‑directed and able to work alone in the field, managing multiple priorities and projects.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to build professional relationships.
Resiliency in managing complex challenges.
Intellectual curiosity about the science/medicine of specialization.
Ability and excitement to leverage field‑based tools and adapt to advancing technology.
Learning agility to comprehend and communicate large amounts of complex scientific content clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated experience in strategic critical thinking to analyze, assess, and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states.
Location Requirements
Applicants should live within the specified geography and near a transport hub (airport/train station).
Field‑based position requires the ability to travel up to 80% of the time, including weekend commitments.
Other Information / Additional Preferences
Experience in a field‑based working environment is highly valued.
Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and the medical education process is highly preferred.
Knowledge and experience of digital platform enablers to engage HCPs virtually (e.g., Zoom) and excitement to leverage field‑based tools is highly valued.
Experience in cardiometabolic health (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity) is strongly preferred.
Compensation & 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 based on company and individual performance. Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program, including eligibility for a company‑sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits such as healthcare and/or dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts, life and death benefits, certain time‑off and leave of absence benefits, and well‑being benefits such as an 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 sole discretion.
EEO Statement
Lilly is proud to be an 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.
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