Associate Director – Medical Science Liaison – Dermatology

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Purpose

Scientific and Clinical Experts (SEs/CEs) are individuals who are noted for their expertise in a therapeutic area and as a result have special needs for in-depth and cutting-edge scientific information, because they treat patients, design and implement novel research, and educate colleagues and students. 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 competitive compounds and landscape in the therapeutic areas they represent. MSLs recognize and communicate feedback and insights of strategic importance from their interactions with SEs and CEs, to better inform Lilly’s strategic direction for research and commercialization. By facilitating scientific exchange between industry and the scientific community, MSLs have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare by providing needed information that addresses important clinical and scientific questions.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

Scientific knowledge 

MSLs will be required to engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within the therapeutic area they represent. This will enable the MSLs engagement in scientific exchange to respond to the diverse medical information needs based on customer requests. As a result, the MSL will establish themself as a reliable, trusted, resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date, medical and scientific information requested by their customers.

Customer engagement 

MSLs will spend the majority of their time on customer facing activities. Through the application of emotional intelligence, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of their customers, MSLs will act as one of the primary interfaces between Lilly medical and SEs/CEs to deliver a positive customer experience and utilize MSL capabilities that enhance customer engagement. Additionally, MSLs connect SEs/CEs with other Lilly resources or internal business partners as appropriate and facilitate collaborative research and external opportunities.

Territory ownership 

MSLs will be expected to demonstrate strategic analysis, planning, and prioritization to maximize efficiency. They will implement and evaluate a strategic territory plan prioritizing core MSL activities and take personal accountability for results. There is also an expectation for compliant partnerships across all Lilly field roles sharing customers to create an appropriately coordinated experience. MSL will effectively utilize territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization. 

Strategic vision and leadership 

MSLs effectively synthesize and communicate actionable customer/clinical insights to internal Lilly medical and cross functional teams. MSLs use good judgement in decision-making and escalate issues as appropriate. They cultivate internal networks and collaborate effectively across functions including working closely with other field-based colleagues. They embrace change, exercise strategic agility with evolving business needs and utilize innovative resources. 

MSLs should demonstrate the Team Lilly Behaviors at all times in their work with peers and other Lilly colleagues. Within their own team, MSLs are expected to contribute to team goals and be an effective teammate. The MSL will execute the role in a compliant manner, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws, demonstrating good judgment at all times. 

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) required with two-three years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience desired. 

Masters 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 (medical or scientific role) in relevant therapeutic area is present.

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.

Applicants should live in close proximity to a transport hub (airport/train station). 

Other Information / Additional Preferences

The territory is focused on South Texas, East Texas and Louisiana.

Must live within the geography. 

Field based position requires ability to travel up to 80% and work up to 4 to 6 weekends a year.

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.

Demonstrated experience in 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. 

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 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. 

Dermatology therapeutic area experience is strongly preferred.

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