Virtual Medical Science Liaison (North Vancouver)

Virtual Bilingual Medical Science Liaison - 12-month contract

Remote - Canada

Introduction

We are hiring a Virtual MSL for one of our leading global pharmaceutical clients, Eli Lilly. This is a 12-month contract position that is fully remote, with around 10% travel nationally. The successful candidate must be fluent in both French and English and be comfortable working flexible hours to accommodate for the various time zones across Canada. Reporting to the Associate Director, MSLs – CMH, the Virtual Medical Science Liaison (vMSL) will serve as a scientific resource for Canadian healthcare providers in the field of Cardiometabolic health, including Diabetes, Obesity and related disorders.

Responsibilities

• The vMSL’s objective is to provide healthcare providers (HCPs) with the required scientific and clinical knowledge that meaningfully and precisely addresses their inbound requests.
• This role requires efficient and precise synthesis of the latest research on products, disease states, and standard of care within cardiometabolic health.
• The vMSL is responsible for ensuring that all inbound requests for in-depth, cutting‑edge scientific information from the medical community receive a timely response including the latest scientific information.
• The vMSL will be required to engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within the cardiometabolic therapeutic area. This will enable the MSL to answer deep scientific questions.
• They will serve as the primary interface between Lilly Medical and HCPs to address clinical care gaps for improved patient outcomes.
• The vMSL effectively synthesizes and communicates actionable customer/clinical insights to internal Lilly Medical and cross‑functional teams.
• They will use good judgement in decision‑making and escalates issues as appropriate.
• They cultivate internal networks and collaborate effectively across functions including working closely with other field‑based colleagues.
• They embrace change, exercise strategic agility with evolving business needs, and utilize innovative resources, as well as execute the role compliantly, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) required. In addition to PharmD, MD, PhD minimum of one year of relevant clinical or TA experience desired.
• Masters or Bachelor's level degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 2+ years clinical, research, or industry experience (medical or scientific role) in relevant therapeutic area.
• Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content in a clear and concise fashion.
• Demonstrated experience in effective strategic and critical thinking to analyze, assess, and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states.
• Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification, with a preference for experience in servicing customer needs for complex information.
• Fluency in English. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑directed and able to work alone in the field effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to engage in professional relationship building and networking.
• Resiliency in managing complex challenges.
• Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine of specialization.
• Ability and excitement to leverage field‑based tools, adapting as technology advances to increasingly support engagement planning, communication, and many aspects of the job.
• Proficient in utilizing digital platforms and additional technology enablers/resources to engage HCPs virtually.