Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Oncology/Haematology (North England and Scotland)

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Location: North England and Scotland - United Kingdom

At Lilly UK, we are excited to be recruiting a Medical Science Liaison who will be working on our haematology-oncology program.

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 competitor compounds and current issues in the therapeutic areas they represent. 

MSLs recognise and communicate feedback and insights of strategic importance from their interactions with SEs*, 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:
 

Maintain and effectively communicate deep scientific knowledge

MSLs will be required to engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within the therapeutic area they represent. This will enable the MSL to answer deep scientific questions and be sought after by their customers based on peer-credible knowledge and expertise. As a result, the MSL will establish themself as a reliable, trusted, resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date, medical and scientific knowledge requested and desired by their customers. 

Excel at customer engagement and support medical/scientific information needs of scientific experts

MSLs will spend the majority of their time field based and customer facing engaging in mutually beneficial 2-way dialogues with SEs. Through the application of 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. Core to the role is to answer customer questions by providing deep and advanced disease state and product information.  Additionally, MSLs connect SEs with other Lilly resources or internal business partners as appropriate and identify possible collaborative research or external collaborations. 

Strategic vision and leadership

MSLs synthesize complex data and effectively communicate meaningful clinical insights and unanswered customer questions they receive from SEs to Lilly medical and cross functional teams.  They use creative problem solving skills and utilize internal resources effectively to execute upon solutions. MSLs use a principle based decision making approach to make decisions independently or escalate them appropriately. They cultivate internal networks and collaborate effectively across functions with an active contribution to medical planning and strategy in the affiliate.

Territory ownership

MSLs 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. 

The MSL will execute the role in a compliant manner, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws, demonstrating good judgement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experienced MSL in the haematology/oncology space desired
• Advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related) required - with at least two (2) years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience desired. 
• Masters or Bachelors level degree in health sciences (e.g. BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered - demonstrating at least 5 years experience in clinical, research or industry medical/scientific (in the Therapeutic Area).
• Expertise in haematology

• Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine for which they are responsible.
• Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content in a clear and concise fashion.
• Self-directed and able to work alone in the field effectively managing multiple priorities and projects. 
• Field based position requires ability to travel nationally up to 80% and work up to 4 to 6 weekends a year. Applicants must also live in close proximity to a transport hub (airport/train station).

• Advanced presentation, computer, field-based electronics skills with expertise in literature identification.
• Effective strategic and critical thinking in order to analyse, assess and evaluate information and interpret impact - using effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of cross-functional collaboration
• Experience in launch products desired

Other Information/Additional Preferences:

• Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and medical education process highly valued.
• Previous MSL experience prefered.
• ABPI code examination to be completed within 1 year.

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