Associate Director – Medical Science Liaison, Gastroenterology

• Provide in-depth, cutting-edge scientific and clinical information to scientific and clinical experts in gastroenterology
• Synthesize the latest research on products, disease states, and standards of care
• Establish trusted relationships as a reliable source of unbiased, accurate, and up-to-date medical and scientific information
• Support healthcare professionals in sharing evidence and addressing clinical care gaps
• Connect scientific and clinical experts with Lilly resources and internal business partners
• Facilitate collaborative research opportunities
• Partner with clinical development on studies and investigators, including site identification, selection, and recruitment
• Analyze customer data and develop strategic territory plans
• Engage assigned experts through face-to-face and virtual interactions
• Use territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization
• Coordinate compliantly with other Lilly field roles sharing customers
• Synthesize and communicate actionable customer and clinical insights to Lilly Medical and cross-functional teams
• Cultivate internal networks and collaborate across functions
• Contribute to team goals and work collaboratively with peers and Lilly colleagues
• Execute the role compliantly in accordance with internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws
Requirements
• Advanced degree in health sciences, such as PharmD, MD, or PhD in a medically related field, with 2–3 years of clinically relevant experience
• Alternatively, master's or bachelor's level degree in health sciences, such as BSN, RPh, PA, or NP, with 5+ years of clinical, research, or industry experience in a relevant therapeutic area
• Experience in a medical or scientific role in the relevant therapeutic area
• Authorized to work full‑time in the United States;
Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas
• Valid U.S.'s driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Advanced presentation and computer skills
• Expertise in literature identification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in the field while managing multiple priorities and projects
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence and professional relationship building
• Ability to manage complex challenges with resiliency
• Intellectual curiosity about the relevant science or medicine field
• Ability to use field-based tools and adapt as technology advances
• Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific content clearly and concisely
• Strategic and critical thinking skills to analyze, assess, and evaluate information
• Live within the geography of Michigan or Ohio and near a transport hub
• Ability to travel up to 80%, including weekend commitments
• Hematology/Oncology/GU experience strongly preferred
• Field-based work experience highly valued
• Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and medical education processes highly preferred
• Knowledge and experience with digital platforms for virtual HCP engagement highly valued
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing scientific and clinical information in gastroenterology, with strong capabilities in relationship building, strategic analysis, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing field-based tools and adapting to technological advancements while managing complex challenges in a clinical environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
• Advanced Degree In Health Sciences
• Clinical Research Experience
• Excellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills
• Strategic And Critical Thinking Skills
• Hematology/Oncology/GU Experience
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
• Literature Identification
• Clinical Research
• Data Analysis
• Territory Planning
• Scientific Communication
Soft Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Resiliency
• Intellectual Curiosity
Certifications & Qualifications
• PharmD
• MD
• PhD
• BSN
• RPh
• PA
• NP
Industry Keywords
• Gastroenterology
• Healthcare Professionals
• Medical Research
• Clinical Care Gaps
• Health Systems
Tools & Technologies
• Field-Based Tools
• Digital Platforms For Virtual HCP Engagement