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Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience
Territory: NE, Scotland, & NI
Reporting into:Field Medical Lead – Neuroscience
About Lilly:
Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Role overview:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) program is specifically designed to support the in-depth, technical information needs of the wider Medical Affairs teams. Adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws and always demonstrating good judgment. MSLs recognize and communicate feedback and insights of strategic importance and by facilitating scientific exchange between industry and the scientific community.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and effectively communicate deep scientific knowledgeMSLs will be required to engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within the therapeutic area they represent. As a result, the MSL will establish themselves as a reliable, trusted, resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date, medical and scientific knowledge.
Excel at customer engagement and support medical/scientific information needs of scientific experts.
This role will spend most of their time field-based and customer-facing engaging in mutually beneficial 2-way dialogues with Scientific Experts. Through emotional intelligence and a deep understanding of their customers, MSLs will act as one of the primary interfaces between Lilly medical and scientific experts to deliver the best-in-class customer experiences.
Strategic vision and leadershipMSLs synthesize complex data and effectively communicate meaningful clinical insights and unanswered customer questions they receive from Scientific Experts (SEs) to Lilly medical and cross-functional teams. They use creative problem-solving skills and utilize internal resources effectively to execute solutions.
Territory ownershipMSLs will be expected to demonstrate strategic analysis, territory mapping, planning, and prioritization to maximize efficiency. They will implement and evaluate a strategic territory plan prioritizing core MSL activity and take personal accountability for results.
Requirements:
Advanced degree in Health Sciences (PharmD, MD or PhD in a medically related field) with at least two (2) years of relevant clinical or therapeutic experience desired. Masters or Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences (e.g. BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered with at least Five (5) years of clinical, research or industry experience. Field-based position requires the ability to travel up to 80% and work up to 4 to 6 weekends a year. Applicants must also live near a transport hub (airport/ train station). Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine for which they are responsible. Learning agility and Intellectual curiosity within the field of Science/Medicine and comprehending and effectively communicating large amounts of complex scientific content. Ability to work independently and remotely, effectively managing multiple priorities and projects. Share scientific and customer data via advanced presentations and demonstrate a high standard of computer skills with expertise in literature identification. Effective strategic and critical thinking allows analysis, assessment and evaluation of information and interpret the impact or relevance to future states. The ability to use field-based electronic or other communication tools for all aspects of the job is critical. Resiliency in managing complex challenges. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to engage in professional relationship-building and networking.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and the medical education process is highly valued.
ABPI code examination to be completed within one (1) year.Embracing diversity:
Embracing diversity is at the core of our long-held value of respect for people. It is the lens through which we understand and respond to the unique needs of the millions of individuals who depend on our medicines. For us, embracing diversity means understanding, respecting, and valuing differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. The greatest measure of our diversity efforts is our ability to attract and retain exceptional employees who feel comfortable in a culture that supports them being themselves.
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