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Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison - Dermatology - CT & NY EAST

Eli Lilly and Company
September 02, 2026
On-site
Stamford, CT
Medical Affairs
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) โ€“ Dermatology (NY/CT)

Responsibilities:
- Maintain continuous learning to provide accurate, up-to-date, unbiased medical/scientific information.
- Spend majority of time on customer-facing activities; serve as primary interface between Lilly medical and Scientific/Clinical Experts (SEs/CEs).
- Connect SEs/CEs with appropriate Lilly resources; facilitate collaborative research and external opportunities.
- Own and execute a territory plan: analyze, prioritize, implement/evaluate MSL activities, and use territory analytics for customer identification/routing.
- Synthesize and communicate actionable customer/clinical insights to internal and cross-functional teams; use good judgment and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Demonstrate Team Lilly Behaviors; execute role compliantly with governing requirements and laws.

Basic Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD/MD/PhD or medically related) required; 2โ€“3 years relevant clinical/therapeutic experience desired.
- Masterโ€™s/bachelorโ€™s in health sciences may qualify with 5+ years clinical, research, or industry experience in relevant therapeutic area.
- Valid US driverโ€™s license and acceptable driving record required.
- Authorization to work in the US full-time required.

Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Travel up to 80% and work 4โ€“6 weekends/year; reside in assigned territory.
- Intellectual curiosity in dermatology; learning agility; self-directed field work.
- Advanced presentation/computer skills (literature identification); strong strategic/critical thinking.
- Effective verbal/written communication; use field-based electronic tools; resilience; strong teamwork/interpersonal skills.

Benefits:
- Eligible for company bonus (based on performance) and comprehensive benefits (401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits).