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Medical Science Liaison - Metabolic, Gulf

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Lilly

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You must have an advanced health sciences degree, 2 years in cardiometabolic therapy, strong communication skills in Arabic and English, and the ability to work independently in the UAE.
  • You will engage with scientific experts, provide in-depth medical knowledge, facilitate collaborations, synthesize insights, and strategize efficiently to enhance customer experiences and outcomes.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) required with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the cardiometabolic therapy area.
  • Experience in servicing customer needs for complex information.
  • Significant experience in professional networking with mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Experience in field-based working environment highly valued.
  • Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and medical education process highly valued.
  • Must be based in the UAE (Abu-Dhabi) or willing to relocate to the UAE (Abu-Dhabi).
  • 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.
  • Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification.
  • Effective strategic and critical thinking in order to analyze, assess and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills - Arabic and English.
  • Resiliency in managing complex challenges.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to engage in professional relationship building and networking.
  • Work on some weekends is anticipated.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and Effectively Communicate Deep Scientific Knowledge
  • The MSL 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, hence establishing themselves 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
  • The MSL will spend the majority of their time field based and customer-facing engaging in mutually beneficial 2-way dialogues with scientific experts. Through the application of emotional intelligence and a deep understanding of their customers, the MSL 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, the MSL connects scientific experts with other Lilly resources or internal business partners as appropriate and identifies possible collaborative research or external collaborations.
  • Strategic Vision and Leadership
  • The MSL synthesizes complex data and effectively communicates meaningful clinical insights and unanswered customer questions they receive from scientific experts to Lilly medical and cross-functional teams. They use creative problem-solving skills and utilize internal resources effectively to execute solutions.
  • The MSL uses 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
  • The MSL will be expected to demonstrate strategic analysis, planning, and prioritization to maximize efficiency. They will implement and evaluate a strategic territory plan prioritizing core 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 judgment at all times.

FAQs

What is the role of a Medical Science Liaison at Lilly?

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based medical professional who communicates scientific and medical knowledge regarding specific disease states and Lilly's compounds. They facilitate scientific exchange between the industry and the scientific community to inform Lilly’s strategic direction for research.

What qualifications are required for the MSL position?

An advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, MD, or PhD in a medically related field) is required along with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the cardiometabolic therapy area.

Is experience in a field-based working environment important for this role?

Yes, experience in a field-based working environment is highly valued for the MSL position.

Are candidates required to be located in the UAE?

Yes, candidates must be based in the UAE (Abu Dhabi) or be willing to relocate there.

What languages are required for effective communication in this role?

Effective verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English are required for the MSL position.

Does Lilly offer any support for individuals with disabilities during the application process?

Yes, Lilly is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities and provides accommodations as needed during the application process.

Will the MSL need to work on weekends?

Yes, some weekend work is anticipated for the MSL position.

What kind of teamwork skills are essential for the MSL role?

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to build professional relationships and networks, are essential for this role.

How does the MSL handle customer engagement?

The MSL engages in mutually beneficial 2-way dialogues with scientific experts, utilizing emotional intelligence to understand customer needs and deliver top-quality experiences.

What strategic responsibilities does the MSL have?

The MSL is responsible for synthesizing complex data, communicating clinical insights, and collaborating effectively with internal teams to contribute to medical planning and strategy.

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