Associate Director – Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, GI/Thoracic Focus

Eli Lilly and Company

. Provide in-depth and cutting-edge scientific and clinical information to scientific and clinical experts .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $156,000 - $250,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in synthesizing complex scientific and clinical information to support healthcare professionals, while effectively engaging with scientific and clinical experts. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills to enhance patient outcomes and facilitate collaborative research opportunities.

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Advanced Degree In Health SciencesClinical Experience In Therapeutic AreasStrategic And Critical ThinkingExcellent Verbal And Written Communication SkillsExperience In Field-Based Working Environment

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Hard Skills

Literature IdentificationData AnalysisCustomer EngagementTerritory AnalyticsResearch Synthesis

Soft Skills

TeamworkInterpersonal SkillsEmotional IntelligenceResiliencyLearning Agility

Tools & Technologies

Digital Platforms For Virtual HCP EngagementAnalytical ToolsField-Based Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDMDPhDBSNRPhPANP

Industry Keywords

Gastrointestinal OncologyThoracic OncologyHealth SystemsMedical ResearchMedical Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide in-depth and cutting-edge scientific and clinical information to scientific and clinical experts
Synthesize the latest research on products, disease states, and standards of care for assigned indications and therapeutic areas
Establish credibility as a reliable, trusted source of unbiased, accurate, and current medical and scientific information
Support healthcare professionals in sharing evidence and addressing clinical care gaps to improve patient outcomes
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 accelerate pipeline and evidence generation
Deliver disease-state and scientific information aligned with site identification, selection, and recruitment
Analyze customer data and prioritize engagement with assigned scientific and clinical experts through face-to-face and virtual interactions
Implement strategic territory plans and use analytical tools for execution
Coordinate compliantly with Lilly field roles sharing customers
Use territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization
Synthesize and communicate actionable customer and clinical insights to Lilly Medical and cross-functional teams
Cultivate internal networks and collaborate across functions with field-based colleagues
Contribute to team goals and work collaboratively with peers and Lilly colleagues
Execute the role compliantly while adhering to 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) required
In addition to PharmD, MD, PhD, minimum of two years of relevant clinical or TA experience desired
Masters or Bachelors level degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 5+ years clinical, research, or industry experience in relevant therapeutic area
Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content clearly and concisely
Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking to analyze, assess, and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states
Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-directed and able to work alone in the field while managing multiple priorities and projects
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and professional relationship building and networking
Resiliency in managing complex challenges
Intellectual curiosity about the specialized field of science/medicine
Ability and excitement to leverage field-based tools and adapt as technology advances
Applicants should live within the Upper Midwest geography: North/South Dakota, Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, Missouri, Southern Illinois, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, or Oklahoma
Applicants should live near a transport hub (airport/train station)
Ability to travel up to 80%, including weekend commitments
Experience in a field-based working environment highly valued
Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and medical education process highly preferred
Knowledge and experience of digital platforms for virtual HCP engagement highly valued
Gastrointestinal and/or thoracic oncology therapeutic area experience strongly preferred

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