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Overall Job Purpose:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Oncology is a field-based medical professional with deep content  knowledge about oncology, Lilly, treatment options and current issues in this therapeutic area. The MSL  recognises and communicates feedback and insights of strategic importance from their interactions with  scientific experts to better inform Lilly's strategic direction for research and commercialization. By facilitating  scientific exchange between industry and the scientific community, the MSL has the opportunity to shape  the future of healthcare by providing needed information that addresses important clinical and scientific  questions.

TERRITORY & TRAVEL: This role is based in Sydney. The successful candidate must be able to  travel nationally with up to 80% travel, and 4 to 6 weekends per year.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and effectively communicate deep scientific knowledge: Engage in continuous  learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within oncology. This will enable  the MSL to answer deep scientific questions and be sought after by their customers based  on peer-credible knowledge and expertise. As a result, the MSL will establish themselves as  a reliable, trusted resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date medical and scientific  knowledge.Excel at customer engagement and support medical/scientific information needs of scientific  experts: Through the application of emotional intelligence and a deep understanding of their  customers, the MSL will act as one of the primary interfaces between Lilly medical and  scientific experts to deliver the best in class customer experiences. Core to the role is to  answer customer questions by providing deep and advanced disease state and product  information. Additionally, the MSL will connect scientific experts with other Lilly resources or  internal business partners as appropriate and identify possible collaborative research or  external collaborations.Strategic vision and leadership: Synthesize complex data and effectively communicate  meaningful clinical insights and unanswered customer questions they receive from scientific  experts to Lilly medical and cross-functional teams. The MSL will use creative problem-  solving skills and utilize internal resources effectively to execute upon solutions. The MSL  will use a principle-based approach to make decisions independently or escalate them  appropriately. They cultivate internal networks and collaborate effectively across functions  with an active contribution to medical planning and strategy in Lilly Australia.Territory ownership: The MSL will be expected to demonstrate strategic analysis, planning,  and prioritization to maximize efficiency. They will implement and evaluate a strategic  territory plan prioritizing core MSL activities and take personal accountability for results. The  MSL will execute the role in a compliant manner, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws, demonstrating good judgment at all times.

Key Competencies & Selection Criteria:

Medical doctor (MBBS/MD). An MBA degree in addition to medical degree would be preferred.Previous experience of working as a medical practitionerPrevious MSL experience building relationships with Scientific Experts and Key Opinion  Leaders in oncology and/hematology is desirableIntellectual curiosity about the field of oncology and/or hematologyLearning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex  scientific content in a clear and concise fashion.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.Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification.Effective strategic and critical thinking in order to analyse, assess and evaluate information  and interpret impact or relevance to future states.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to use field-based electronic or other communication tools for all aspects of the role.Resilience in managing complex challenges.

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