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Job Summary

The Senior Advisor – Medical Affairs is an integral member of the Oncology/Hematology medical team and the cross-functional brand team. Through the application of scientific and clinical expertise, the role provides medical leadership to support launch and commercialization activities, local clinical research and scientific exchange, with the aim of meeting patients’ needs and enhancing the customer experience. Customers include patients, healthcare professionals (HCPs) and payers.

The role is open to both physicians (Clinical Research Physician, CRP) and pharmacists (Clinical Research Scientist, CRS). All activities are conducted in compliance with local and international regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Lilly policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Brand Team & Launch Support

• Serve as a key medical point of contact for the brand team and contribute clinical, scientific and strategic input to the cross-functional team.

• Provide medical leadership for launch readiness and launch execution of new products and indications.

• Develop and/or contribute to the local medical plan and strategy, aligned with global and regional priorities.

• Contribute to the development and review of promotional and medical materials.

• Support the medical training needs of internal partners such as sales and marketing.

• Provide clinical input to pricing, reimbursement and access (PRA) activities and patient support programs.

Customer Engagement & Scientific Exchange

• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information from HCPs in line with company requirements.

• Build and maintain relationships with thought leaders, scientific experts and relevant professional societies.

• Plan and implement advisory boards, symposia, scientific exchange and educational meetings.

• Deliver scientific and educational presentations internally and to customers, and provide congress support.

• Gather and share scientific insights from customer interactions to inform Lilly’s strategy.

Clinical Research & Regulatory Support

• Support the planning, start-up, conduct and reporting of local and global clinical trials (Phase 3b/4, and Phase I–II where applicable).

• Serve as a scientific resource to study teams, investigators and ethics committees; support investigator selection and review IIT proposals.

• Monitor patient safety and ensure appropriate follow-up of adverse events in line with corporate patient safety procedures.

• Contribute to local labeling, regulatory submissions and risk management planning.

• Support data analysis and the development of slide sets and publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts).

Scientific Expertise

• Keep up to date with medical and scientific developments, the competitive landscape and clinical practice trends in Oncology/Hematology.

• Partner with other medical affairs roles to deliver a seamless and exceptional customer experience.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree

Experience

Required

• Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in an international company

Preferred

• Oncology experience

• Launch experience

Competencies

• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Ability to translate scientific data into clear and compliant content for customers

• Ability to partner and influence across multiple functions

• Strong planning, organization and project management skills

• Business acumen and ability to balance scientific and business priorities

Other Qualifications

• Fluent in English, verbal and written

• Domestic and international travel required

• May require evening/weekend work

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