Associate Director – Medical Science Liaison, Immunology/Rheumatology

Eli Lilly and Company

. Provide scientific and clinical information to scientific and clinical experts based on their needs .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeDallas • Louisiana • United StatesSenior💰 $156,000 - $228,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing scientific and clinical information, synthesizing research, and establishing trusted relationships with healthcare professionals. Proficient in strategic territory planning, customer engagement, and compliance with governing requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Degree In Health SciencesClinical Research ExperienceExcellent Verbal And Written Communication SkillsStrategic And Critical Thinking SkillsAbility To Travel Up To 80%

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Hard Skills

Literature IdentificationClinical Data AnalysisTerritory AnalyticsPresentation SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsResiliencyLearning Agility

Tools & Technologies

Field-Based ToolsVirtual Interaction Platforms

Industry Keywords

Therapeutic AreasClinical Care GapsHealthcare ProfessionalsScientific ExpertsCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific and clinical information to scientific and clinical experts based on their needs
Synthesize the latest research on products, disease states, standards of care, indications, and therapeutic areas
Establish trusted relationships as a reliable source of unbiased, accurate, and current medical and scientific information
Support healthcare professionals in sharing evidence and addressing clinical care gaps
Connect scientific and clinical experts with Lilly resources and internal business partners
Facilitate collaborative research opportunities
Partner with clinical development on studies and investigators to support site identification, selection, and recruitment
Analyze customer data and plan, prioritize, and execute territory engagements through face-to-face and virtual interactions
Implement strategic territory plans and use territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization
Coordinate compliantly with Lilly field roles sharing customers
Communicate actionable customer and clinical insights to Lilly Medical and cross-functional teams
Cultivate internal networks and collaborate with field-based colleagues
Contribute to team goals and execute the role in compliance with governing requirements, procedures, and laws

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 in a relevant therapeutic area
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not provide work authorization or visa sponsorship
Valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable driving record
Advanced presentation and computer skills
Expertise in literature identification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently in the field while managing multiple priorities and projects
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence and professional relationship-building and networking
Resiliency in managing complex challenges
Intellectual curiosity about the relevant science/medicine field
Ability to use field-based tools and adapt to advancing technology
Learning agility to comprehend and communicate complex scientific content clearly and concisely
Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate information and interpret relevance to future states
Should live within the Dallas/Houston geography and near a transport hub
Ability to travel up to 80%, including weekend commitments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending, in part, on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities