Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist U.S. Medical Affairs – Cardiometabolic Health

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Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist

U.S. Medical Affairs – Cardiometabolic Health

Organization Overview

The U.S. Medical Affairs Cardiometabolic Health organization provides scientific leadership to support Lilly’s cardiometabolic portfolio across launch and lifecycle. The team partners closely with global and U.S. Medical, Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and Patient Safety colleagues to generate evidence, translate science, and enable compliant scientific exchange with external stakeholders. This role reports through the Associate VP – U.S. Medical Strategy & Integration – Cardiometabolic Health organization and contributes to execution of the U.S. medical strategy.

Position Overview

You will execute defined components of the U.S. medical strategy by owning assigned Medical Affairs activities across evidence generation, scientific communication, and external engagement. Acting within an integrated brand and portfolio framework, you will translate scientific data into actionable insights, support high-quality scientific exchange, and ensure deliverables meet governance and compliance standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute assigned components of the U.S. medical strategy in alignment with brand and portfolio priorities.
• Contribute to evidence generation initiatives by leading assigned workstreams or analyses and translating data into Medical Affairs insights.
• Develop, update, and deliver high-quality scientific communications with accountability for content accuracy and rigor.
• Engage externally with healthcare professionals and scientific stakeholders to conduct compliant scientific exchange and capture insights.
• Plan and deliver Advisory Boards and scientific interactions, including content development and synthesis of outcomes.
• Own assigned Medical Affairs materials through Medical/Legal/Regulatory (MLR) review and ensure compliance with governance requirements.

Basic Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• BS in relevant scientific discipline and a minimum of 7 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research or scientific communications -OR- an PharmD/PhD/MD in a relevant scientific discipline and a minimum 1 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research, or scientific communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a publications or scientific communications role.
• Cardiometabolic disease expertise preferred.
• Strong scientific writing skills, including development of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in a matrixed environment.

Additional Information

Position located in the United States; travel is required as business needs dictate.

Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist (CRS)

Puerto Rico Focus – Cardiometabolic Health
 

Organization Overview

The U.S. Medical Affairs Cardiometabolic Health organization provides scientific leadership to support Lilly’s cardiometabolic portfolio across launch and lifecycle. The team partners closely with Global and U.S. Medical, Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and Patient Safety colleagues to generate evidence, translate science, and enable compliant scientific exchange with external stakeholders.

This role reports through the Associate Vice President – U.S. Medical Strategy & Integration – Cardiometabolic Health and contributes to execution of the U.S. medical strategy, with specific accountability for Puerto Rico–based medical activities.

Position Overview

The Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist (CRS) will execute defined components of the U.S. medical strategy while serving as the primary Medical Affairs lead for Puerto Rico. This role is accountable for medical review, scientific exchange, and governance activities that require local, bilingual expertise and in‑market presence to meet Puerto Rico–specific regulatory, compliance, and stakeholder needs.

Acting within an integrated brand and portfolio framework, the CRS will translate scientific data into actionable insights, support high‑quality scientific exchange, and ensure deliverables meet U.S. and Puerto Rico governance and compliance standards. The role plays a critical part in cardiometabolic pre‑launch and launch readiness in Puerto Rico, a key strategic growth market.

Core Responsibilities

U.S. Medical Affairs Responsibilities

• Execute assigned components of the U.S. medical strategy in alignment with brand and portfolio priorities.
• Contribute to evidence‑generation initiatives by leading assigned workstreams or analyses and translating data into Medical Affairs insights.
• Develop, update, and deliver high‑quality scientific communications with accountability for content accuracy, rigor, and compliance.
• Engage externally with healthcare professionals and scientific stakeholders to conduct compliant scientific exchange and capture insights.
• Plan and deliver Advisory Boards and scientific interactions, including content development, execution, and synthesis of outcomes.

• Own assigned Medical Affairs materials through Medical/Legal/Regulatory (MLR) review and ensure adherence to governance standards.

Puerto Rico–Specific Accountabilities

• Spanish‑First Medical Review & MLR Ownership
  • Serve as the accountable medical reviewer and approver for Puerto Rico–specific tactics and claims, including PCA/FCAP materials and payer, HCO, and consumer-facing communications developed in Spanish.
  • Provide bilingual (Spanish/English) medical review consistent with Puerto Rico’s dual regulatory framework, incorporating both FDA and Puerto Rico Department of Health requirements.
  • Support Spanish‑language DTC medical review as a critical lever for patient awareness and mobilization in Puerto Rico.
• In‑Market Medical Presence & Scientific Engagement
  • Represent Medical Affairs through in‑person participation at Puerto Rico medical congresses, scientific meetings, and disease‑state forums.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with Puerto Rico‑based Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), recognizing the relationship‑driven nature of the local physician community.
  • Conduct scientific exchange that reflects local clinical practice, standards of care, and stakeholder expectations; remote mainland coverage is not a substitute for this role.
• Grants, Governance & Compliance Oversight
  • Provide locally accountable medical oversight for independent medical education grants and Puerto Rico‑specific compliance activities.
  • Ensure grant review and medical governance processes align with local requirements and internal compliance standards.
• Cardiometabolic Strategic Growth & Launch Readiness
  • Support cardiometabolic pre‑launch and launch readiness in Puerto Rico, a primary strategic growth area.
  • Coordinate local medical activities to support HCP education, scientific exchange, and launch‑specific medical strategies tailored to the Puerto Rico market.
  • Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure medical readiness plans reflect Puerto Rico‑specific needs and timelines.

Basic Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• BS in relevant scientific discipline and a minimum of 7 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research or scientific communications -OR- an PharmD/PhD/MD in a relevant scientific discipline and a minimum 1 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research, or scientific communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a publications or scientific communications role.
• Cardiometabolic disease expertise preferred.
• Strong scientific writing skills, including development of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in a matrixed environment.

Additional Information

Position located in the United States; travel is required as business needs dictate.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$151,500 - $266,200

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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