Associate Director – Medical Science Liaison

Lilly-Lilly

. Maintain and effectively communicate deep scientific knowledge within the assigned therapeutic area .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $156,000 - $250,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in health sciences, with the ability to synthesize complex data and communicate clinical insights effectively. Exhibits strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the capacity to collaborate across functions while adhering to compliance requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Degree In Health SciencesClinical Or Therapeutic Area ExperienceEffective Verbal And Written Communication SkillsStrategic And Critical Thinking SkillsAbility To Travel Up To 80%

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Hard Skills

Literature IdentificationData SynthesisDisease-State InformationMedical PlanningStrategic Territory Planning

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceTeamworkSelf-Directed WorkLearning AgilityCreative Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Field-Based Electronic Communication Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDMDPhDBSNRPhPANP

Industry Keywords

Therapeutic AreaClinical InsightsCompliance RequirementsCollaborative ResearchNetworking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and effectively communicate deep scientific knowledge within the assigned therapeutic area
Engage continuously in learning to maintain technical expertise
Engage scientific experts in mutually beneficial two-way dialogues
Provide advanced disease-state and product information
Connect scientific experts with Lilly resources and internal business partners
Identify possible collaborative research or external collaborations
Synthesize complex data and communicate clinical insights and unanswered customer questions to Lilly medical and cross-functional teams
Use creative problem-solving and internal resources to execute solutions
Make independent principle-based decisions or escalate them appropriately
Cultivate internal networks and collaborate across functions
Contribute to medical planning and strategy in the affiliate
Analyze, plan, prioritize, implement, and evaluate a strategic territory plan
Execute the role compliantly and adhere 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
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
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas
Ability to travel up to 80% and work up to 4 to 6 weekends a year
Must live in close proximity to a transport hub (airport/train station)
Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine
Learning agility to comprehend and communicate complex scientific content clearly and concisely
Self-directed and able to work alone in the field while managing multiple priorities and projects
Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification
Strategic and critical thinking skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use field-based electronic or other communication tools
Resiliency in managing complex challenges
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence and professional relationship building and networking

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
Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Employee assistance program
Fitness benefits
Employee clubs and activities