Associate Director- Medical Science Liaison - Gastroenterology (Washington D.C)
Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
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 around the
world 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.Role OverviewEli Lilly and
Company is continuing the expansion of our Gastroenterology MSL
team. This is an exciting chance to help build an MSL team in a new
therapeutic area for Lilly, while working for a company with
well-established MSL teams across multiple other therapeutic areas
in Immunology.The GI MSLs build new relationships with external
experts as our GI development program continues to progress. The
MSLs work closely with the global and U.S. development teams as
well as our Medical Affairs team in support of Lilly's development
activities. This is a dynamic role and will continue to evolve.We
are looking for someone with expertise in
Gastroenterology/Immunology, passionate about delivering on our
company purpose of making life better for people, eager to be a
part of a growing new therapeutic MSL team from the ground up and
motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.PurposeScientific
Experts (SEs) are individuals who are noted for their expertise in
a therapeutic area and as a result have special needs for in-depth
and groundbreaking information. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
program is specifically designed to meet these needs through a
field-based group of medical professionals with deep content
knowledge about specific disease states, Lilly and competitor
compounds, and current issues in the therapeutic areas they
represent. MSLs recognize and communicate feedback and insights of
strategic importance from their interactions with SEs, to better
inform Lilly's strategic direction for Medical Affairs, research,
and commercialization. By facilitating scientific exchange between
industry and the scientific community, MSLs can craft the future of
healthcare by providing needed information that addresses important
clinical and scientific questions.Responsibilities
- Maintain and effectively communicate deep scientific
knowledgeMSLs are required to participate in continuous learning to
maintain the highest level of technical expertise within the
therapeutic area they represent. This enables the MSL to answer
deep scientific questions and be sought after by customers based on
peer-credible knowledge and expertise. This will result in the MSL
establishing themselves as a reliable, trusted, resource of
unbiased, accurate, and up-to-date knowledge requested and desired
by their customers.
- Excel at customer engagement and support medical/scientific
information needs of scientific expertsThis is a customer facing
role and therefore MSLs spend most of their time engaging with
customers in mutually beneficial 2-way dialogues with SEs. Through
the application of EQ emotional intelligence and a deep
understanding of their customers, MSLs act as one of the primary
interfaces between Lilly and scientific experts to deliver best in
class customer experiences. Core to the role is answering customer
questions by providing deep and advanced disease state and product
information. Additionally, MSLs connect SEs with other Lilly
resources or internal business partners as appropriate and identify
possible collaborative research or external collaborations.
- Strategic vision and leadershipMSLs synthesize complex data and
expertly communicate meaningful clinical insights and unanswered
customer questions they receive from SEs to Lilly Medical and
cross-functional teams. They use creative problem-solving skills
and partner with internal resources effectively to deliver
solutions. MSLs use a principle based decision-making approach to
make decisions independently or escalate them appropriately. They
cultivate internal networks and collaborate effectively across
functions with an active contribution to medical planning and
strategy in the affiliate.
- Territory ownershipMSLs are expected to demonstrate strategic
analysis, planning, and prioritization skills to improve
efficiency. They implement and evaluate a strategic territory plan,
prioritizing core MSL activity and take personal accountability for
results.The MSL executes the role in a compliant manner, adhering
to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures,
and laws, always demonstrating good judgement.Minimum
Requirements
- 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 preferred.
- A Master's or bachelor's level degree in health sciences (e.g.
BSN, RPh, PA, or NP) will be considered with 5 or more years if
clinical, research, or industry (medical/scientific role)
experience in a relevant therapeutic area.
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed
in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing
sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status)
for this employment position.Other Information/Additional
Preferences
- Experience in fulfilling customer needs for complex
information.
- Significant experience in professional networking with mutually
beneficial outcomes.
- Experience in field based working environment highly
valued.
- Proficiency and experience in Virtual engagement methods (e.g.,
Microsoft Teams, Web Meetings).
- Applicants must live near 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 skills to analyze,
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 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.
- Field based position requires ability to travel up to 80% and
work up to 4 to 6 weekends a year.
- Position based in the Washington D.C. area. Candidates must
live in or near the city, or be willing to relocate.
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