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Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (GI/GU/Thoracic) Southern California

Eli Lilly and Company
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $145,500 - $213,400.

Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, & Thoracic Focus) – Southern California

Responsibilities :

  • Scientific Experts (SEs) have special needs for in-depth and cutting-edge 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 Lilly and competitor products and current issues in the oncology therapeutic areas they represent, primarily including our breast / gynecologic oncology portfolio. The MSL also gathers feedback and insights from SEs to better inform Lilly’s research and potentially influence the overall strategic direction of the company.
  • Develop mutually beneficial relationships with external clients and internal business partners : The MSL will spend between 70-80% of their time developing relationships and interfacing with external clients – SEs / educators / investigators - within a defined geography. The MSL will serve as the major representatives of Lilly for these health care professionals, providing deep and advanced disease state and product information as well as facilitating the work of the SE when it aligns with Lilly's mission.
  • Understand and effectively communicate current scientific knowledge : The MSL will be required to maintain their technical expertise within a therapeutic area to engage in deep scientific discussions with SEs. They will attend appropriate scientific meetings, conduct routine literature searches, and communicate regularly with each other to assure that the entire group benefits from individual learning whenever it is relevant.
  • Effectively manage administrative activities : The MSL job entails not only scientific and customer expertise but also requires the ability to understand and effectively utilize approved resources to fulfill administrative, procedural, and legal requirements in order to address customer needs.

Territory covers – Southern California

Basic Qualifications :

  • Advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, M.D., Ph.D. 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. RN, RPh, PA, Certified Diabetes Educator, NP, etc.) considered if 5 or more years clinical and / or medical information experience in oncology therapeutic area is present.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
  • Additional Skills / Preferences :

  • Oncology therapeutic area experience in the GI / GU / Thoracic Oncology space is strongly preferred.
  • Ideal candidate would live in the southern California area with access to a large hub airport.
  • Position requires ability to travel overnight of up to 50-70%, as well as work 4 to 6 weekends per year.
  • Intellectual curiosity and intelligence about the field of science / medicine for which they are responsible.
  • Highly motivated and capable of comprehending large amounts of scientific content, which is then communicated in a clear, concise fashion.
  • Significant direct experience in servicing customer needs for complex information.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with often demanding or difficult clients.
  • Significant experience and success in self-managing priorities and multi-tasking projects.
  • Strong teamwork / interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification and evaluation.
  • Significant experience in professional networking with positive mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Experience in field-based environments highly valued.
  • Familiarity with the academic community and the medical research and medical education process highly valued.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including capability to engage in professional relationship building and networking.
  • Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( here ) for further assistance.

    Lilly is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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