Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison - Immunology/Rheumatology (Miami, FL)

Responsibilities

• Engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within the therapeutic area they represent.
• Respond to the diverse medical information needs based on customer requests.
• Establish themselves as a reliable, trusted resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date medical and scientific information requested by their customers.
• Act as one of the primary interfaces between Lilly medical and SEs/CEs to deliver a positive customer experience.
• Connect SEs/CEs with other Lilly resources or internal business partners as appropriate and facilitate collaborative research and external opportunities.
• 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.
• Utilize territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization.
• 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 with evolving business needs, and utilize innovative resources.

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.
• ORMasters or bachelor's level degree in health sciences (e.g. BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 5 or more years clinical, research or industry experience in relevant therapeutic area is present.
• Basic Requirements: 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 and/or visas for this role.

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Cardiometabolic therapeutic area experience is strongly preferred.
• Field based position requires ability to travel up to 80% and work up to 4 to 6 weekends a year.
• Applicants should live in close proximity to 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 in order to analyze, assess and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use field-based electronic or other communication tools for all aspects of job is critical.
• Resilience 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 in servicing customer needs for complex information.
• Significant experience in professional networking with mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Experience in field-based working environment highly valued.
• Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and medical education process highly valued.