Senior Director, Medical Science Liaison

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to provide national field strategic leadership within the gastroenterology therapeutic area.
• Coach and develop team members through field visits, providing scientific and role-specific feedback to foster professional growth.
• Develop and implement regional field medical strategies aligned with business unit and medical affairs objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal medical, development, and commercial teams to maximize medical-commercial interactions.
• Oversee MSL activities at medical congresses, including strategy development, messaging guidance, and symposium planning.
• Ensure team compliance with all applicable policies, laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines.
• Analyze MSL activity data to drive operational excellence and improve team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of formal people leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry, clinical, or medical experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel up to 50-75%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, M.D., Ph.D.) or Master's in health sciences (RN, RPh, PA, NP).
• Prior experience in scientific or field strategy with strong business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and work successfully across different business units and leadership levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience building professional networks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) and pension programs.
• Vacation benefits and various paid time off options.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Well-being benefits including employee assistance programs.

About the Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader dedicated to discovering and bringing life-changing medicines to people around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly unites caring with discovery to improve the understanding and management of disease and support communities through philanthropy.