Medical Advisor - Neuroscience

at  Lilly

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Eli Lilly Canada is currently searching for a Medical Advisor Neuroscience. This role is designed to be flexible, with an on-site presence in the Toronto office expected 4-12 days per month, as determined by your manager and business needs.
Our ongoing efforts in Alzheimer’s Disease research are pivotal. This role supports the Canadian Medical Affairs team in Neuroscience. With promising AD therapy data, it is crucial to highlight the value of our treatment and ensure proper patient identification using technologies such as PET and MRI. The Canadian healthcare system must adapt to support these paradigm-shifting therapies, incorporating new diagnostic methods like CSF and blood-based biomarkers to advance patient care.
We are committed to investing in our employees – through competitive salaries, training and development, health, and the opportunity to make life better. The pharmaceutical industry is a complex, rapidly changing environment and we are looking for highly capable people to help us accomplish our mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced degree in health sciences (PhD, Pharm D) with 2-3 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic experience in neuroscience preferred OR
• MSc in health care/professional designation (BScN, PT, RD etc.) considered if 5 or more years of relevant clinical experience in neuroscience
• Preference given to individuals meeting the above with previous MSL experience in the field of neuroscience and sound knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry

REQUIREMENTS:

• Intellectual curiosity and intelligence about the field of neuroscience
• 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
• Fluent in English for written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong/collaborative peer-to-peer relationships with external customers
• Familiarity with the academic community and medical research
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills including an ability to work effectively with internal colleagues, cross-functional team members, and external partners
• Strong project management skills with an ability to work within teams to prioritize key projects and medical tactics
• Ability to travel and attend relevant academic and industry conferences domestically and internationally, and provide relevant summary reports

Through the application of scientific and clinical training and expertise, the Medical Advisor Neuroscience is an integral member of the medical affairs, development, or a business unit brand team for strategic planning in the support of launch activities to meet patients’ needs and ultimately enhance the customers’ (patients, HCPs and payers) experience in interacting with the company.