Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison – Cardiometabolic Health - Phoenix, AZ

About the Role

Purpose Scientific and Clinical Experts (SEs/CEs) are individuals noted for their expertise in a therapeutic area, requiring in-depth and cutting-edge scientific information to treat patients, design and implement novel research, and educate colleagues and students. 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 and CEs, informing Lilly’s strategic direction for research, development, and commercialization. By facilitating scientific exchange between industry and the scientific and clinical communities, MSLs help shape the future of healthcare by addressing critical clinical and scientific questions. This MSL position will focus on interactions with SEs and CEs primarily in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Scientific & Clinical Knowledge: Provide leading researchers and practitioners with precise scientific and clinical knowledge to address their needs, such as clinical care gaps or nuanced research questions. Synthesize the latest research on products, disease states, and standard of care for specific therapeutic areas (TAs). Maintain continuous learning to stay at the forefront of technical expertise and engage in scientific exchange to meet diverse medical information needs. Establish yourself as a trusted resource of unbiased, accurate, and up-to-date medical and scientific information.
• Full Spectrum SE/CE Support: Apply emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of healthcare professional (HCP) needs to act as a primary interface between Lilly Medical and SEs/CEs. Deliver a positive experience by utilizing MSL capabilities to support HCPs in sharing evidence and addressing clinical care gaps for improved patient outcomes. Connect SEs/CEs with other Lilly resources or internal business partners and facilitate collaborative research opportunities. Partner with clinical development to support studies and investigators, accelerating the pipeline and evidence generation by delivering disease state and scientific information aligned with site identification, selection, and recruitment.
• Field Execution, Geo Management, and Productivity: Analyze customer data, plan, and prioritize engagements with assigned SEs/CEs through a combination of face-to-face and virtual interactions. Implement a strategic territory plan, leveraging analytical tools to execute it, and assume personal accountability for meeting performance expectations. Ensure compliant partnerships across all Lilly field roles to create a coordinated customer experience. Utilize territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization.
• Strategic Vision and Leadership: Synthesize and communicate actionable customer and 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. Contribute to team goals and demonstrate effective teamwork. Execute the role compliantly, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws.

Requirements

• Scientific/Clinical Acumen:
  • Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) with 2-3 years of clinically relevant experience, OR
  • Master’s or bachelor’s level degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) with 5+ years of clinical, research, or industry experience (medical or scientific role) in a relevant therapeutic area.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• 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.
• Field-based position requiring up to 80% travel, including weekend commitments.
• Applicants should live within the geography and near a transport hub (airport/train station).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 with the ability to work alone in the field while managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and professional relationship-building abilities.
• Resiliency in managing complex challenges.
• Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine of specialization.
• Ability and excitement to leverage field-based tools and adapt as technology advances to support engagement planning, communication, and other aspects of the role.
• Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated experience in effective strategic and critical thinking to analyze, assess, and evaluate information and interpret its impact or relevance.
• Experience in a field-based working environment.
• Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and the medical education process.
• Knowledge and experience with digital platform enablers for virtual HCP engagement (e.g., Zoom).
• Experience in cardiometabolic health (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity) is strongly preferred.

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).
• Company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $151,500 - $244,200, depending on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Additional Information

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities actively engage in the workforce. If you require accommodation to submit a resume, please complete the accommodation request form.

Lilly offers employee resource groups (ERGs) for support networks, including groups for Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).