Medical Director: Neurology and Oncology - IBU Alliance Markets

Overview

At Eli Lilly, we focus on meaningful work with urgency and compassion to improve the lives of patients globally. As a Medical Director aligned with Neurology and Oncology therapeutic areas, you will play a vital role in Medical Affairs, leveraging expertise in neuroscience—particularly dementia—and oncology to guide strategic medical planning and ensure impactful scientific communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Anticipate and address scientific information needs of customers including payers, healthcare providers, and patients.
• Support medical strategies underpinning brand commercialization by collaborating with global teams, real-world evidence groups, pricing and reimbursement units, and clinical teams.
• Provide clinical input for pricing, reimbursement, and access initiatives and act as a medical expert in business engagements.
• Develop and deliver training for sales and medical personnel and contribute to promotional material creation.
• Build and maintain scientific relationships with experts, thought leaders, and professional societies nationally and internationally.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and global policies governing data dissemination and Health Care Provider interactions.
• Lead scientific presentations at conferences, advisory boards, and in medical education programs while supporting publications and congress activities.
• Collaborate on clinical trial design, execution, informed consent review, and investigational studies; contribute to alignment of late-phase clinical trials.
• Assist regulatory teams in labeling development and provide medical expertise to regulatory committees.
• Stay abreast of clinical practices and trends in neuroscience and oncology to guide scientific and clinical strategies effectively.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree (MD, DO, MBChB, or MBBS) with registration from a recognized licensing body.
• Board eligibility or certification in neuroscience or oncology, or equivalent post-graduate clinical training relevant to the hiring country.
• Graduated from an accredited medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools or equivalent.
• At least five years of experience in Medical Affairs with clinical or research expertise in neuroscience focused on dementia; oncology experience advantageous.
• Proficiency in English is essential; fluency in Spanish is a significant advantage. Additional regional languages are welcomed.
• Strong understanding of drug development processes in the respective region preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and foster a collaborative environment.

Additional Job Requirements

• Prior leadership experience across therapeutic areas and multiple geographies.
• Capability to lead and direct both internal teams and external collaborators efficiently.
• Excellent planning, execution, and people management abilities.
• Competency in interpreting and communicating complex scientific data with strong presentation skills.
• Effective management of medical budgets and teamwork in cross-functional environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the Alliances regions and internationally (estimated 30% or more).

Work Environment and Diversity Commitment

We are open to candidates located in EMEA time zones aligned with Alliances’ operating hours. Hybrid work arrangements may be feasible depending on the candidate’s location. Eli Lilly is committed to inclusivity and accessibility, providing support for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and fostering a discrimination-free workplace environment.