Virtual Medical Science Liaison – Cardiometabolic Health

Eli Lilly and Company

Virtual Medical Science Liaison managing scientific dialogue between Lilly and general practitioners. Remote role focused on cardiometabolic health and utilizing digital communication methods.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and effective digital communication strategies to engage with general practitioners and internists. Proficient in analyzing treatment patterns and providing evidence-based information tailored to primary care practices.

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Medical Science Liaison (MSL) ExperienceCardiometabolic KnowledgeDigital Engagement ModelsGerman Primary Care FamiliarityCRM System Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Scientific ExchangeEvidence-Based InformationTreatment AlgorithmsClinical Study Data AnalysisVirtual Scientific Activities Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

VeevaMS TeamsZoom

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctorate / MDPhDPharmD

Industry Keywords

Cardiometabolic ConditionsObesityType 2 DiabetesHypertensionCardiovascular Prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scientific exchange with general practitioners and internists
Establishing and maintaining scientifically grounded relationships with office-based general practitioners and internists working in primary and specialty care, primarily via digital channels
Providing practical, evidence-based information on cardiometabolic conditions (obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk reduction) — tailored to the realities of primary care practice
Responding to medical-scientific inquiries from GPs / internists regarding mechanisms of action, clinical study data, and treatment options
Education and guidance on guidelines, treatment algorithms, and new scientific developments in cardiometabolic primary care
Attendance at congresses and symposia
Planning, conducting, and follow-up of virtual scientific activities for GPs: individual video calls, online trainings, virtual roundtables
Developing and using digital presentation materials and interactive media tailored to target group needs
Continuous development of personal digital communication skills and active contribution to optimizing virtual engagement models
Systematic capture and reporting of practice insights from the GP segment — especially regarding treatment barriers, care gaps, unmet medical needs, and patient perspectives
Analysis of treatment patterns in primary care and feedback of relevant insights to internal teams
Contribution to the development of medical strategies explicitly targeting the GP segment
Close, cross-functional collaboration with Medical colleagues in field and office (field MSLs) as well as Commercial teams
Active participation in national and international vMSL meetings and in the ongoing development of Lilly’s virtual MSL model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in a scientific, medical, or pharmaceutical discipline (doctorate / MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent preferred)
Solid knowledge of cardiometabolic indications relevant to general practice: obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular prevention
Excellent German and good English language skills, both written and spoken
Professional experience in an MSL role or a comparable medical-scientific position in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience with virtual or digital engagement models and remote communication with physicians is an advantage — enthusiasm for digital working methods is required
Familiarity with the German primary care landscape (structures, networks, guidelines of primary care professional societies) desirable
Experience with CRM systems and digital communication tools (e.g., Veeva, MS Teams, Zoom) is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great working atmosphere: We live team spirit and interact with each other at all levels on an equal footing. Informal 'du' address is customary — as are mutual support, openness, and shared team days
Freedom to shape your role: From day one you can contribute ideas and take responsibility for implementation. You will work in cross-functional or self-organized teams on projects that make a real impact — for patients and society
Work–life balance: At Lilly you can shape your working day flexibly — thanks to hybrid working and trust-based working hours
Mobile working and shared office times provide the perfect balance between autonomy and team culture
Development: Your growth matters to us: with Lilly University, LinkedIn Learning and other learning platforms we provide access to global training — personalized and practical
Health & mobility: EGYM Wellpass, subsidized cafeteria, job ticket for €1/day and company bike leasing help you stay healthy and travel sustainably