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Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (Gi/Gu/Thoracic) Southern California

Lilly
Lilly
2-5 years
$145,500 – $213,400
10 June 4, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Job Title:

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

Location:

Southern California, United States (Field-based)
This position is available in 2 locations

Category:

Medical

Job Type:

Full Time, Regular

Job ID:

R-79768


Company Overview:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly is a global leader in healthcare, driven by our mission to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, improve disease management, and support our communities.


Position Summary:

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) focused on Oncology (GI, GU, Thoracic) in Southern California, you will act as a field-based medical expert, engaging with Scientific Experts (SEs), educators, and researchers. Your key objective is to facilitate high-level scientific exchange, support clinical research, and serve as a critical conduit of insights between the external scientific community and internal Lilly teams.


Key Responsibilities:

  • External Engagement (70–80%)

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with SEs, investigators, and academic leaders.

    • Provide expert scientific information on Lilly’s and competitors’ oncology portfolios.

    • Facilitate collaboration between SEs and internal teams (e.g., Clinical Research, Outcomes Research).

  • Scientific Expertise

    • Stay current with therapeutic advancements in GI/GU/Thoracic oncology.

    • Attend scientific congresses and engage in continuous learning.

    • Respond to inquiries using vetted medical resources and literature.

  • Insight Gathering

    • Capture key insights and trends from SE discussions to inform brand strategy and R&D.

  • Administrative Excellence

    • Ensure compliance with internal systems (Veeva, Microsoft Office, PubMed).

    • Uphold documentation standards and best practices.


Territory:

Southern California (travel up to 50–70%, includes 4–6 weekends/year)


Required Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD) with 2–3 years of experience OR
    Bachelor’s/Master’s in health sciences with ≥5 years of oncology/clinical experience.

  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S.

  • No visa sponsorship offered for this role.


Preferred Skills:

  • Clinical or MSL experience in GI/GU/Thoracic oncology

  • Based in or near Southern California with proximity to a major airport

  • Strong scientific communication and literature evaluation skills

  • Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships

  • Prior field-based MSL experience or academic/medical education involvement


Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary Range: $145,500 – $213,400

  • Eligible for performance-based bonus

  • Full benefits package:

    • 401(k) with company match

    • Pension

    • Medical, dental, vision insurance

    • Life & disability coverage

    • Paid time off and wellness programs


Inclusion & Accessibility:

Lilly is committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please fill out this accommodation request form.


Diversity at Lilly:

We foster an inclusive culture through ERGs like PRIDE, Women’s Initiative, Black Employees at Lilly, Veterans Leadership Network, enAble (disability inclusion), and others.