Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (Breast/Gyn Focus) - Great LakesRole Overview: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 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: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 always demonstrate the Team Lilly Behaviors 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, always exhibiting good judgement.
Basic Qualifications:- 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.
- 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 in relevant therapeutic area is present.
- Valid US driver's license and acceptable driving record are required
- 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 or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Oncology therapeutic area experience in the Breast/Gynecology Oncology space is strongly preferred with experience working with patients in a hospital or outpatient clinical setting.
- Ideal candidate would live in Detroit, Cleveland, or Cincinnati area with access to 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.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$151,500 - $244,200
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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