Senior Director - Medical Science Liaison - Gastroenterology

3w3 weeks ago

Eli Lilly and Company

US · Full-time · $195,000 – $314,600

About this role

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. As a global healthcare leader, we are looking for a Sr. Director, Medical Science Liaison to lead and manage the performance of a team of MSLs in Gastroenterology for the West Region.

This leader provides national field strategic leadership, leveraging scientific and clinical expertise to ensure impactful interactions with Scientific and Clinical Experts. The Sr. Director will develop and implement regional field medical strategies aligned with business unit and medical affairs objectives.

Day-to-day responsibilities include coaching performance and development of team members through scheduled field visits, fostering personal accountability, and enabling the Field Medical Qualification process. The role also involves partnering effectively with internal medical, development, and commercial partners across the therapeutic area.

This role offers the opportunity to shape a high-performing MSL team and contribute to succession planning and talent development. By engaging in Regional Health Care Market forums and upskilling cross-functional teammates, you will lead by example in maximizing medical-commercial interactions.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience managing a team of Medical Science Liaisons or similar field medical professionals
Deep clinical and scientific expertise in Gastroenterology or a related therapeutic area
Ability to develop and execute regional field medical strategies aligned with business objectives
Strong coaching and performance management skills with a focus on talent development
Experience engaging with Scientific and Clinical Experts and building external partnerships
Ability to effectively partner with internal medical, development, and commercial teams
Willingness to travel extensively within the West Region

Responsibilities

Provide clarity of vision and expectation for the MSL team
Coach performance and development of team members through scheduled field visits, providing scientific and MSL role-specific feedback
Recruit, hire, develop, and promote top talent, contributing to succession planning
Develop and implement regional field medical strategies aligned with business unit and medical affairs strategies
Draft, communicate, and implement strategic plans to align MSLs with organizational clinical and scientific objectives
Engage in Regional Health Care Market forums and upskill cross-functional teammates to maximize medical-commercial interactions
Oversee MSL congress activities by developing comprehensive strategies and ensuring clinical insights are communicated back into Lilly

Benefits

Opportunity to lead and shape a national field medical team at a top global healthcare company
Work with life-changing medicines in the Gastroenterology therapeutic area
Engage in high-impact strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration
Support for professional development through coaching and talent development initiatives
Involvement in congress activities and evidence generation efforts