Associate Director – Medical Science Liaison, Cardiometabolic Health

Eli Lilly and Company

Medical Science Liaison in cardiometabolic health providing scientific support and knowledge to healthcare professionals. Engaging with researchers and practitioners across North Carolina to enhance patient outcomes.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $151,500 - $244,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leading researchers and practitioners with scientific and clinical knowledge
Address clinical care gaps for their patients
Clarify nuanced clinical or research questions
Synthesize the latest research on products, disease states and standard of care for specific indications and therapeutic areas (TAs)
Establish oneself as a reliable, trusted resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date medical and scientific information
Act as one of the primary interfaces between Lilly Medical and SEs/CEs to deliver a positive experience
Connect SEs/CEs with other Lilly resources or internal business partners as appropriate
Facilitate collaborative research opportunities
Partner with clinical development in support of studies and investigators to accelerate the pipeline and evidence generation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) with 2-3 years of clinically relevant experience OR Masters or bachelor's level degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 5+ years clinical, research, or industry experience (medical or scientific role) in relevant therapeutic area
Valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable driving record is required
Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-directed and able to work alone in the field effectively managing multiple priorities and projects
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to engage in professional relationship building and networking
Resiliency in managing complex challenges
Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine of specialization
Ability and excitement to leverage field-based tools, adapting as technology advances to increasingly support engagement planning, communication, and many aspects of the job
Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content in a clear and concise fashion
Demonstrated experience in effective strategic and critical thinking to analyze, assess, and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states.

Benefits

Comp & perks

eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
life insurance and death benefits
certain time off and leave of absence benefits
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

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Hard Skills & Tools

advanced degree in health sciencesclinical experienceresearch experienceliterature identificationstrategic thinkingcritical thinkingscientific content communicationevidence generationclinical development supporttherapeutic area knowledge

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationself-directedteamworkinterpersonal skillsemotional intelligencerelationship buildingresiliencyintellectual curiositylearning agility

Certifications

PharmDMDPhDBSNRPhPANP