Associate Director- Medical Science Liaison - Cardiometabolic Health- Colorado

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve.

About the role

Purpose Scientific and Clinical Experts (SEs/CEs) are individuals noted for their expertise in a therapeutic area and have special needs for in-depth and cutting-edge information. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) program meets these needs through a field-based group of medical professionals with deep content knowledge about specific disease states, Lilly and competitive compounds, and the therapeutic landscape. MSLs recognize and communicate feedback and insights of strategic importance from interactions with SEs/CEs, informing Lilly’s strategic direction for research and commercialization. By facilitating scientific exchange between industry and the scientific community, MSLs shape the future of healthcare by providing needed information that addresses important clinical and scientific questions.

Responsibilities

• Scientific knowledge: Engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within the therapeutic area. Establish yourself as a reliable, trusted resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date medical and scientific information for customers.
• Customer engagement: Spend the majority of time on customer-facing activities. Apply emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and deep customer understanding to deliver a positive experience. Connect SEs/CEs with other Lilly resources or internal business partners and facilitate collaborative research and external opportunities.
• Territory ownership: Demonstrate strategic analysis, planning, and prioritization to maximize efficiency. Implement and evaluate a strategic territory plan, prioritizing core MSL activities, and take personal accountability for results. Partner compliantly with all Lilly field roles sharing customers to create a coordinated experience. Utilize territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization.
• Strategic vision and leadership: 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, including working closely with other field-based colleagues. Embrace change, exercise strategic agility, and utilize innovative resources. Demonstrate the Team Lilly Behaviors (Include, Innovate, Accelerate, and Deliver) in all work. Contribute to team goals and be an effective teammate. Execute the role compliantly, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws.

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 of clinical, research, or industry experience in the relevant therapeutic area is present.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization/visas for this role).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Field-based position requires ability to travel up to 80% and work up to 4 to 6 weekends a year.
• Must live in close proximity to a transport hub (airport/train station).

Skills

• Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine for which you are responsible.
• Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content clearly and concisely.
• 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 to analyze, assess, and evaluate information and interpret its impact or relevance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use field-based electronic or other communication tools for all aspects of the job.
• 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 servicing customer needs for complex information.
• Significant experience in professional networking with mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Experience in a field-based working environment highly valued.
• Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and the medical education process highly valued.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension plan.
• Vacation benefits.
• 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).

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $151,500 - $244,200. Full-time equivalent employees are also eligible for a company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).