Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (GI/GU/Thoracic) Southern California

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Science Liaison specializing in Oncology to enhance patient care through scientific expertise and relationship building. This role involves engaging with healthcare professionals, gathering insights, and managing administrative tasks using advanced tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health sciences and oncology, with excellent communication and networking skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of oncology while working within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in health sciences required, with relevant experience.
• 5+ years clinical/medical information experience in oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop scientific expertise and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Gather insights from clients to inform research and strategy.

Skills

Oncology experience

Scientific communication

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Clinical/medical information

Education

Advanced degree in health sciences

Masters or bachelor's in health sciences

Tools

Veeva

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 worldwide work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease understanding and management, and give back through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize our work and put people first. We seek individuals committed to improving lives globally.

Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, & Thoracic Focus) - Southern California

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain scientific expertise: Engage in continuous learning about the therapeutic areas (GI/GU/Thoracic oncology), attend scientific meetings, conduct literature searches, and communicate findings to peers, establishing trust and expertise.
2. Build external relationships: Spend 70-80% of time developing relationships with healthcare professionals (SEs, educators, investigators) within a designated region, serving as Lilly's primary representative and connecting clients with internal resources.
3. Gather and communicate insights: Collect feedback from external clients to inform Lilly's research and strategy, and respond promptly with relevant scientific information.
4. Manage administrative activities: Utilize tools like Veeva, LillyNow, and Microsoft Office effectively, ensuring compliance with procedural and legal standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD) with 2-3 years relevant experience, or
• Masters or bachelor's in health sciences (RN, RPh, PA, NP, etc.) with 5+ years clinical/medical information experience in oncology.
• Valid driver's license and legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship expected).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Oncology experience in GI/GU/Thoracic; clinical setting experience preferred.
• Residence near Southern California with access to a major airport.
• Ability to travel 50-70% overnight and work 4-6 weekends annually.
• Strong scientific, communication, and interpersonal skills; experience in professional networking and field-based roles.

Lilly is committed to diversity and inclusion. If accommodations are needed during the application process, please visit this link.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) support diverse communities and are open to all employees.

Salary range: $145,500 - $213,400, with eligibility for bonuses and comprehensive benefits.