Medical Science Liaison, Immunology-Gastroenterology/Rheumatology – Western Canada in Calgary

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

The MSL will serve as a scientific resource for Canadian experts in the field of Gastroenterology and Rheumatology. The MSL is responsible for responding to requests for in-depth, cutting-edge scientific information from the medical community in the autoimmune field including the latest scientific literature, the latest research from major scientific conferences, updates on Lilly’s educational activities and Lilly’s pipeline research activities. The MSL will also gather feedback and insight from Scientific Experts and Thought Leaders to better inform Lilly’s research and overall strategic direction. By facilitating scientific exchange between the academic community and Lilly, the MSL has the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare with information that addresses important clinical and scientific questions.

In all interactions, the MSL has responsibility to ensure that activities are compliant with all applicable guidelines, Rules and Regulations for Conducting Research, IMC Code of Conduct, the Eli Lilly Canada Policy on the Promotion of Pharmaceutical Products and Ethical Interactions with Health Care Providers, and other prevailing regulations/codes that may pertain to their work in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial, peer-to-peer relationships with the scientific community.
• Spend a significant amount of time on customer-facing activities to develop relationships with external customers including scientific experts, researchers, educators and clinical investigators.
• Serve as a major representative of Lilly for these health care professionals, providing deep and advanced disease state and product information.
• Connect thought leaders and scientific experts with other Lilly resources.
• Effectively communicate with Scientific Experts and Thought Leaders with up-to-date scientific knowledge and provide services that meet their needs.
• Maintain technical expertise within a therapeutic area to engage in scientific discussions with scientific experts.
• Engage in continuous learning within the therapeutic area they represent.
• Attend appropriate scientific meetings and conduct routine literature searches.
• Interface the scientific expert and Lilly resources/internal business partners.
• Report clinical insights and unanswered customer questions to the medical and brand teams.

Basic Requirements

• Advanced degree in health sciences (PhD, MD, Pharm D) with 2-3 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic experience in Immunology - Gastroenterology.
• OR MSc in health care/professional designation (BScN, PT, RD etc.) considered if 5 or more years of relevant clinical experience in Immunology - Gastroenterology.
• OR previous MSL experience and sound knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Intellectual curiosity and intelligence about the field of immunology/autoimmune disorders.
• Ability to critically appraise scientific information/literature.
• Strong presentation skills including the ability to comprehend large amounts of scientific content.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong/collaborative peer-to-peer relationships with external customers.
• Familiarity with the academic community and medical research.
• Significant direct experience in servicing customer needs for complex information.
• Experience in professional networking with positive mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Previous Medical Science Liaison experience.
• Significant clinical or research work in the areas of autoimmune diseases including Gastroenterology and Rheumatology.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $67,500 - $172,700. Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus. In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.