MSL Manager, Türkiye

Biopharma Careers; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly Türkiye seeks a Medical Science Liaison Manager to lead a field-based MSL team, ensuring compliant execution of the MSL program across therapeutic areas and geographies.

The role oversees performance management, training development, recruitment, and field operations while partnering with medical leadership to align strategies and budgets with company goals.

Qualifications

• Health science degree required (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent).
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably as MSL or office-based medical manager.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Medical information/communication experience or relevant therapeutic area expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English proficiency.
• Ability to travel domestically for field visits.
• Military service completed for male candidates.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports, manage performance and development plans.
• Oversee training development for MSL personnel; ensure scientific content and engagement skills.
• Recruit and staff field-based positions; optimize personnel resources.
• Provide tools and resources for field activities; manage geography and relationships with Scientific Experts.
• Develop metrics and dashboards; review VOC findings and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with laws and Lilly policies through monitoring and documentation.
• Create and execute strategic plans to improve team performance and leverage expertise.
• Organize team meetings to share best practices and discuss organizational developments.
• Collaborate with Area Brand Teams and cross-functional partners.
• Communicate scientific intelligence to inform internal decision-making; align medical strategies with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Regulated environments familiarity

Medical information

Education

Health science degree (PharmD/MD/PhD)

Job description

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. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. 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.

MSL Manager, Türkiye

Reports to: Affiliate Medical Director

Role Overview

The Medical Science Liaison Manager is responsible for effective and compliant implementation of the MSL program within assigned therapeutic areas, with direct supervisory responsibility for a team of field‑based Medical Science Liaisons. The role encompasses managing team performance and development, overseeing the quality and effectiveness of field operations, and implementing strategic plans to optimize team impact. The MSL Manager also establishes and maintains effective partnerships with field medical and internal colleagues to leverage the team's expertise in support of strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports including administration of performance management and individual development plans. Develop and strengthen skills through frequent coaching interactions and field visits.
• Oversee the development and implementation of required training for new and experienced MSL personnel, covering scientific content, customer engagement skills, and functional expertise.
• Recruit and staff field‑based positions as appropriate; manage and optimize personnel resources.
• Deploy necessary tools, processes, and resources to enable successful field activities. Oversee geography management and the team's effectiveness in developing relationships with Scientific Experts.
• Identify meaningful metrics to measure performance. Create and review activity reports/dashboards, assess Voice of the Customer findings, and identify opportunities to improve.
• Oversee compliance with applicable laws and Lilly policies by monitoring training, conducting periodic documentation reviews, and providing feedback from field observation.
• Create and execute strategic plans to improve team performance and leverage expertise with Scientific Experts and internal partners.
• Organize team meetings to share best practices, recognize contributions, enhance skills, and discuss organizational developments.
• Participate as an active member of relevant Area Brand Teams (ABTs) and partner with cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee collection and communication of scientific intelligence and clinical insights to inform internal decision‑making.
• Partner with medical leadership to align medical strategies and priorities as part of the business planning process. Monitor and manage team budget.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Health science related degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent)
• 5+ years experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably as MSL and/or office‑based medical manager
• Leadership/people management experience
• Medical information/communication experience or relevant therapeutic area expertise
• Strong people management and coaching skills
• Strategic and critical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent command of English
• Ability to travel domestically (role involves field visits)
• Military service completed for male candidates

Preferred:

• Familiarity/experience with regulated environments
• Experience in coaching and developing scientific/technical personnel
• Experience in field‑based environments

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