Associate Director- Medical Science Liaison - Hematology and Theragnostic/Radioligand Therapies[...]

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support oncology initiatives. This role involves developing relationships with scientific experts and providing clinical insights while maintaining deep knowledge of hematologic malignancies. The position requires an advanced degree and significant travel across multiple states.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Vacation

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in health sciences with 2-3 years of clinical experience.
• Experience in oncology or medical information.
• Ability to travel up to 60% overnight.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and clinical support to experts in hematologic malignancies.
• Develop relationships with external clients and facilitate scientific exchange.
• Maintain technical expertise to engage in scientific discussions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Curiosity about science/medicine

Education

PharmD, M.D., Ph.D.

Masters or bachelor’s degree in health sciences

Tools

VEEVA

Microsoft Office

PubMed

Job description

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At Lilly, We Unite Caring with Discovery

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees work worldwide to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve understanding and management of disease, and contribute to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We dedicate ourselves to our work and prioritize people. We seek individuals committed to improving lives globally.

Organization Overview

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference worldwide by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help people live longer, healthier, and more active lives. Besides delivering breakthrough medications, we also develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Responsibilities

Health care professionals

Health care professionals design and implement research and educate colleagues and students. Lilly Oncology has established a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) program to support these Scientific Experts (SEs) in gaining deep knowledge of scientific and clinical information. The Lilly Oncology MSL program supports this by maintaining deep therapeutic knowledge about Lilly and competitor products and current issues in oncology. In this role, you will gather feedback and insights from SEs to inform Lilly’s research and strategic direction of the Oncology Business Unit. By providing relevant answers and facilitating scientific exchange, you will help shape the future of healthcare with meaningful clinical and scientific information.

The primary therapeutic focus

The primary focus will be Hematologic Malignancies.

The responsibilities of the Hematologic Malignancy MSL team include:

• Providing scientific and clinical support to community and academic scientific experts with requests for information on agents being developed for Hematologic Malignancies.

Developing mutually beneficial relationships

You will spend 70-80% of your time developing relationships with external clients: SEs, educators, and investigators within a defined geography. You will serve as a Lilly representative, providing disease state and product information, and facilitating the work of SEs. When appropriate, you will connect SEs with internal Lilly resources and report clinical insights and customer questions to medical affairs and other teams.

Understanding and effectively communicating current scientific knowledge

You must maintain technical expertise within your therapeutic area to engage in scientific discussions. Continuous learning through scientific meetings and literature searches is essential. You will communicate relevant information regularly, establishing yourself as a trusted resource for accurate, up-to-date scientific knowledge.

Effective implementation of administrative activities

This role requires proficiency in using approved resources to fulfill administrative, procedural, and legal requirements, including computer skills and database entry (VEEVA, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office, PubMed). Compliance with procedural standards is essential.

Basic Qualifications

• An advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, M.D., Ph.D.) with 2-3 years of clinical or relevant experience.
• Masters or bachelor’s degree in health sciences (e.g., RN, RPh, PA, NP) with 5+ years of clinical or medical information experience in oncology.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship expected).

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Experience in oncology, including working with patients in clinical settings.
• Curiosity and intelligence about science/medicine.
• Experience in malignant hematology or radioligand/theranostics is preferred.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific content clearly.
• Experience serving customer needs for complex information.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and multitask.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, presentation, and computer skills.
• Experience in professional networking and field-based environments.
• Familiarity with academic and medical research processes is valued.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 60% overnight and work 4-6 weekends per year.

Location

Preferred locations near major airports in Minnesota (Rochester), Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Illinois.

Additional Information

This is a field-based role with significant travel. Use of electronic communication tools is essential.

Lilly supports individuals with disabilities in the application process. For accommodations, complete the request form at this link.

Lilly is an EEO employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Compensation ranges from $145,500 to $213,400, depending on education, experience, skills, and location. Benefits include a 401(k), pension, vacation, health insurance, flexible benefits, life insurance, and well-being programs. Compensation practices may change at Lilly’s discretion.

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