Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison - Dermatology- Washington DC/Baltimore

Role Summary

Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Dermatology, responsible for providing scientific expertise, strategic engagement with healthcare professionals, and territory management in the Washington DC/Baltimore area. This field-based role requires delivering unbiased, up-to-date medical and scientific information, synthesizing insights for Lilly medical and cross-functional teams, and supporting research collaborations within the dermatology therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• Scientific knowledge: maintain high-level expertise in the dermatology therapeutic area and respond to medical information requests with unbiased, accurate data.
• Customer engagement: serve as a primary interface between Lilly medical and SEs/CEs to deliver a positive customer experience and connect colleagues with internal resources as appropriate.
• Territory ownership: develop and execute a strategic territory plan, use analytics for customer identification and routing, and collaborate across Lilly field roles to coordinate the customer experience.
• Strategic vision and leadership: synthesize and communicate actionable insights to internal teams, exercise good judgment, and collaborate across functions while embracing change and innovation.
• Compliance and teamwork: embody Team Lilly Behaviors, contribute to team goals, and operate in a compliant manner respecting all guidelines and laws.

Qualifications

• Required: Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD) with 2–3 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience; or a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in health sciences with 5+ years of relevant experience. Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (no visa sponsorship provided).
• Preferred: Dermatology therapeutic area experience; ability to travel up to 80% and occasional weekends; proximity to a transport hub.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong presentation skills; literature identification and analysis.
• Advanced computer skills; ability to use field-based electronic tools for communication and data management.
• Emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and the ability to engage professional networks; self-direction and ability to manage multiple priorities in the field.
• Resilience in handling complex challenges and strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities.

Education

• Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD) required; 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Alternative: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) with 5+ years of relevant experience.