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Responsibilities:

Coverage territory: Western Canada The MSL will serve as a scientific resource for Canadian experts in the field of Diabetes and related disorders. The MSL is responsible for responding to requests for in depth, cutting edge scientific information from the medical community in the diabetes field including the latest scientific literature, the latest research from major scientific conferences, updates on Lilly’s educational activities and Lilly’s pipeline research activities. The MSL will also gather feedback and insight from Scientific Experts and Thought Leaders to better inform Lilly’s research and overall strategic direction. By facilitating scientific exchange between the academic community and Lilly, the MSL has the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare with information that addresses important clinical and scientific questions. In all interactions, the MSL has responsibility to ensure that activities are compliant with all applicable guidelines, Rules and Regulations for Conducting Research, IMC Code of Conduct, the Eli Lilly Canada Policy on the Promotion of Pharmaceutical Products and Ethical Interactions with Health Care Providers, and other prevailing regulations/codes that may pertain to their work in the future. At Lilly Canada, we have two levels of Medical Science Liaison positions based on the candidate’s experience, background, and qualifications. The expected compensation is: Range 1: $100,500 - $147,400 Range 2: $117,750 - $160,000 This role is eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as participation in the Lilly Bonus Program and a company vehicle.

Objectives

Develop and maintain mutually beneficial,



peer-to-peer relationships with the scientific community The MSL will spend a significant amount of their time on customer-facing activities to develop relationships with external customers including scientific experts, researchers, educators and clinical investigators. The MSL will serve as a major representative of Lilly for these health care professionals, providing deep and advanced disease state and product information as well as facilitating the work of the scientific expert when it aligns with Lilly's mission. An important aspect of this work will be to connect thought leaders and scientific experts with other Lilly resources (e.g., Discovery, Real World Evidence Scientists, Clinical Research Physicians and Global/Canadian External Research & Development). Effectively communicate with Scientific Experts and Thought Leaders with up to date scientific knowledge and provide services that meet their needs. The MSL will be considered a reliable, trusted resource of accurate, up-to-date medical and scientific knowledge requested and desired by their customers. They will respond in a timely way to personal or electronic inquiries with any available information which may include reprints or posters, medical letters, literature citations, access to internal and external experts, slides and other teaching-related material.

Basic Requirements:

Advanced degree in health sciences (PhD, MD, Pharm D) with 2-3 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic experience in Diabetes. OR MSc in health care/professional designation (BScN, PT, RD etc.) considered if 5 or more years of relevant clinical experience in Diabetes. OR previous MSL experience and sound knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry

Additional Skills/Preferences

- Intellectual curiosity and intelligence about the field of Endocrinology
- Ability to critically appraise scientific information / literature
- Strong presentation skills including the ability to comprehend large amounts of scientific content, which is then communicated in a clear, concise fashion
- Demonstrated ability to build strong/collaborative peer-to-peer relationships with external customers
- Familiarity with the academic community and medical research
- Significant direct experience in servicing customer needs for complex information




- Experience in professional networking with positive mutually beneficial outcome
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills including an ability to work effectively with internal colleagues and cross-functional team member
- Strong project management skills with an ability to work within teams to prioritize key projects and medical tactics
- Previous Medical Science Liaison experience
- Significant clinical or research work in the areas of Endocrinology

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

The anticipated wage for this position is $100,500 - $172,700

Full time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

- eligibility to participate in a pension plan
- vacation benefits
- eligibility for healthcare benefits
- flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits
- certain time off and leave of absence advantages
- well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness perks, and employee clubs and activities)

Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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📌 Medical Science Liaison, Cardiometabolic Health, Calgary
🏢 429 Eli Lilly Canada
📍 Calgary