Virtual Medical Science Liaison – Cardiometabolic Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Engage in scientific dialogues with general practitioners and internists.

• Build and sustain scientifically robust connections with office-based general practitioners and internists in both primary and specialty care, primarily through digital channels.

• Deliver practical, evidence-driven insights on cardiometabolic conditions (such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular risk reduction) tailored to the realities of primary care practice.

• Address medical-scientific questions from GPs and internists regarding mechanisms of action, clinical study results, and treatment alternatives.

• Provide education and guidance on guidelines, treatment algorithms, and the latest scientific advancements in cardiometabolic primary care.

• Attend congresses and symposia.

• Plan, conduct, and follow up on virtual scientific activities for GPs, including individual video consultations, online training sessions, and virtual roundtable discussions.

• Develop and utilize digital presentation materials and interactive media suited to the needs of the target audience.

• Continuously enhance personal digital communication skills and actively contribute to optimizing virtual engagement models.

• Systematically capture and report practice insights from the GP segment, particularly concerning treatment barriers, care gaps, unmet medical needs, and patient perspectives.

• Analyze treatment patterns in primary care and relay pertinent insights to internal teams.

• Contribute to the formulation of medical strategies specifically aimed at the GP segment.

• Collaborate closely and cross-functionally with Medical colleagues in both field and office settings (field MSLs) as well as Commercial teams.

• Actively participate in national and international vMSL meetings and in the ongoing enhancement of Lilly’s virtual MSL model.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in a scientific, medical, or pharmaceutical discipline (doctorate/MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent preferred).

• Strong knowledge of cardiometabolic conditions relevant to general practice, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular prevention.

• Proficient in German and possess good English language skills, both written and verbal.

• Professional experience in an MSL role or a similar medical-scientific position within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience with virtual or digital engagement models and remote communication with physicians is advantageous; enthusiasm for digital working methods is essential.

• Familiarity with the German primary care landscape, including its structures, networks, and guidelines from primary care professional societies, is desirable.

• Experience with CRM systems and digital communication tools (such as Veeva, MS Teams, Zoom) is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent working environment: We foster team spirit and interact on an equal footing at all levels. The informal 'du' address is customary, along with mutual support, openness, and shared team events.

• Opportunity to shape your role: From the very first day, you can contribute ideas and take responsibility for their execution. You will work in cross-functional or self-organized teams on projects that create a meaningful impact for patients and society.

• Work–life balance: At Lilly, you have the flexibility to shape your workday thanks to hybrid working and trust-based working hours.

• Mobile working and shared office times offer the ideal balance between autonomy and team culture.

• Development: Your growth is important to us; with Lilly University, LinkedIn Learning, and other learning platforms, we provide access to global training opportunities that are personalized and practical.

• Health & mobility: EGYM Wellpass, a subsidized cafeteria, a job ticket for €1/day, and company bike leasing help you maintain your health and travel sustainably.