(Associate) Director, Medical Liaison - Southeast

Eli Lilly and Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for the Southeast region to act as a field-based scientific expert in sleep medicine, focusing on orexin receptor 2 agonists for narcolepsy and sleep-wake disorders.

You will engage with KOLs and investigators, support clinical trial sites, and represent the company at scientific congresses while developing and reviewing materials and contributing to Medical Affairs strategy.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (PhD/PharmD/MD).
• 2+ years in Medical Affairs or MSL role with sleep neurology experience preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and scientific presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a field-based scientific expert for Southeast region.
• Engage with KOLs and investigators for scientific exchange.
• Support site identification and training for clinical trials; represent Lilly at congresses.
• Develop and review scientific materials and contribute to Medical Affairs strategy.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Scientific presentation

Clinical trial knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/PharmD/MD)

Job description

Role:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Southeast region at Lilly is a field-based scientific expert supporting clinical development and stakeholder engagement in sleep medicine, specifically related to orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists for narcolepsy and sleep-wake disorders. Responsibilities include maintaining therapeutic expertise, engaging with KOLs and investigators for scientific exchange, supporting clinical trial site identification and training, and representing the company at scientific congresses. The role also involves developing and reviewing scientific materials and contributing to strategic initiatives within Medical Affairs.

Requirements:

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD), at least 2 years in a Medical Affairs or MSL role, with strong understanding of sleep neurology and clinical trial design; excellent communication, relationship-building, and scientific presentation skills; valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Southeast (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee).

Preferred qualifications:

• prior experience in sleep medicine and familiarity with relevant regulations

High-Value:

• biologics or small molecules targeting sleep disorders
• clinical-stage development
• frequent regional travel
• supporting late-phase clinical trials
• collaboration with clinical operations and medical teams

Work setup:

remote with 60-70% travel, primarily based in Atlanta or a major Florida metro area.