Join to apply for the Associate Director- Medical Science Liaison- Rheumatology role at Eli Lilly and Company 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. Position Associate Director- Medical Science Liaison- Rheumatology (WA, OR, HI, AK, CA, NV) Purpose 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 the landscape within 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 engage in continuous learning to maintain a high level of technical expertise within their therapeutic area, enabling them to respond to diverse medical information requests and establish themselves as reliable, trusted, and unbiased sources of up-to-date information. Customer-facing engagement: MSLs spend the majority of their time on customer-facing activities, applying emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and deep customer understanding to deliver a positive experience and connect SEs/CEs with Lilly resources and internal partners. Territory ownership: MSLs demonstrate strategic analysis, planning, and prioritization to maximize efficiency, implement and evaluate a strategic territory plan, and use territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization. They collaborate with other Lilly field roles to provide a coordinated customer experience. Strategic vision and leadership: MSLs synthesize and communicate actionable customer and clinical insights to internal teams, exercise good judgment, escalate issues when needed, and collaborate across functions, embracing change and leveraging innovative resources. Team and compliance: MSLs embody the Team Lilly Behaviors (Include, Innovate, Accelerate, and Deliver), contribute to team goals, and execute duties in a compliant manner with all governing requirements and laws. Qualifications Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD) with 2-3 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience preferred. Master’s or bachelor’s degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 5+ years of clinical, research, or industry experience in the relevant therapeutic area is present. Field-based position requires ability to travel up to 80% and may involve 4–6 weekends per year. Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide work-authority sponsorship for this role. Other Information/Preferences Rheumatology therapeutic area experience strongly preferred. Applicants should live in close proximity to a transport hub (airport/train station). Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine and learning agility to comprehend and communicate complex scientific content clearly. Self-directed and able to work independently in the field while managing multiple priorities and projects. Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification. Effective strategic and critical thinking to analyze information and assess its impact on future states. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use field-based electronic or other communication tools for all aspects of the job. Resiliency in managing complex challenges and strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and professional networking. Experience in servicing customer needs for complex information and in field-based working environments. Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and medical education processes is valued.

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