Clinical Research Physician - Onco-hematology

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The Intercontinental Hub (ICH) is part of Lilly's International Business Unit (IBU) and represents a cluster of emerging and high-potential geographies, including markets with full-scale affiliate operations, distribution and promotion markets, and hybrid partnership structures. Mexico is one of the key affiliate markets within the ICH, operating in a complex environment that requires deep technical expertise, agility, and the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder ecosystems.

Through the application of scientific and medical training, clinical expertise, and relevant clinical experience, the Clinical Research Physician (CRP) for Onco-Hematology is an integral member of the Medical Affairs team in Mexico. This role is responsible for providing expert medical and scientific support across both Oncology and Hematology therapeutic areas, serving as the primary medical point of contact for both portfolios within the affiliate.

The CRP co-leads strategic and tactical planning with cross-functional teams, contributes to the development of the local medical plan, supports launch and commercialization activities, and ensures all medical activities are aligned with global and regional Medical Affairs strategies. The CRP works closely with Global Development Teams, Medical Affairs Brand Teams, Global Patient Outcomes/Real World Evidence (RWE) teams, and Regulatory Affairs, ensuring that patient needs and customer experience remain at the center of all activities.

The CRP – Onco-Hematology serves as the scientific and medical anchor for both Oncology and Hematology therapeutic areas in Mexico. The role is designed to:

Drive medical strategy in alignment with the global and IBU Oncology and Hematology brand teams.

Generate and disseminate scientific evidence that addresses unmet medical needs in the local healthcare environment.

Engage with thought leaders, medical societies, and healthcare providers to elevate Lilly's scientific credibility in both therapeutic areas.

Support regulatory, pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA) activities from a medical perspective.

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Ensure compliance with all local and international regulations, Lilly standards, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Business / Customer Support (Pre- and Post-Launch)

Understand and anticipate the scientific information needs of all local customers (payers, patients, and healthcare providers) across Oncology and Hematology.

Actively address customer questions in a timely manner by leading data analyses and supporting clinical or health outcomes research efforts.

Contribute to the development of medical strategies to support brand commercialization by working closely with Global Medical Affairs and Brand Teams, Global Patient Outcomes/RWE, PRA, and other cross-functional teams.

Provide scientific and medical expertise to PRA activities, including developing payer partnership programs and supporting product value defense.

Support business-to-business and business-to-government activities as a medical expert.

Contribute to the strategic planning for currently marketed brands across both therapeutic areas.

Provide scientific and creative input for the development, review, and approval of promotional materials.

Support training of Sales Representatives and other medical field personnel.

Define the patient journey and corresponding moments of truth based on medical knowledge; serve as both a patient advocate and a medical expert.

Apply customer insights to all customer-related activities.

Provide medical insight and training to patient support programs.

Participate in local or national trade associations, as appropriate.

Ensure all metrics are achieved in accordance with IBU guidance, including but not limited to METIS, TL MAP, and Veeva approval workflows.

Co-responsible for MSL scientific activities and metric achievement in partnership with the MSL line manager.

2. Scientific Data Dissemination and Exchange

Ensure knowledge of and compliance with local laws and regulations, and global policies and procedures regarding data dissemination and interactions with external healthcare professionals.

Actively address the unsolicited scientific information needs of external healthcare professionals.

Support planning and facilitation of symposia, advisory board meetings, and other scientific engagement with healthcare professionals.

Collaborate with Medical Information Associates on the preparation and review of medical letters and scientific information materials.

Train local medical personnel, including Medical/Outcome Liaisons and Health Outcomes staff.

Prepare or review scientific information in response to customer or media questions.

Provide follow-up on information requested by healthcare professionals per global SOPs.

Support data analysis, development of slide sets, and scientific publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts).

Establish and maintain relationships with external scientific experts, thought leaders, and the medical community at local, national, and international levels.

Develop and maintain appropriate collaborations with relevant professional societies in Oncology and Hematology.

Provide congress support, including participation in exhibits, oral and poster presentations, and medical booth staffing.

Contribute to clinical trial data reporting and registry activities.

3. Clinical Planning and Trial Support

Communicate and collaborate with the Medical Director and Regional Medical Leader to ensure lifecycle plans for drugs in development address local customer and patient needs.

Communicate local and regional research needs to global Development and Medical Affairs teams, ensuring Phase 3/3b/4 (and early phase where applicable) clinical programs meet Mexico's needs.

Maintain updated knowledge of preclinical and clinical data relevant to both Oncology and Hematology molecules.

Represent the clinical needs of Mexico to the Medical Affairs leadership in the development of clinical strategies, development plans, and study protocol design.

Review and approve local informed consent documents and risk profiles to ensure appropriate communication of risk to study subjects.

Collaborate with Clinical Research Scientists, Regional Clinical Operations staff, statisticians, and Health Outcomes Research Scientists in protocol design and data collection.

Participate in investigator identification and selection in conjunction with clinical teams.

Assist in study start-up activities and provide scientific training to investigators and site personnel.

Serve as a resource to clinical research site monitors, investigators, and Ethical Review Boards.

Review Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) proposals and publications.

Monitor patient safety during study conduct and ensure appropriate tracking and follow-up of adverse events per corporate Patient Safety policies.

4. Regulatory Support Activities

Participate in the development and review of local labeling and labeling modifications in collaboration with Global Development, Brand Teams, Regulatory, and Legal; demonstrate deep knowledge of local label.

Provide medical expertise to Regulatory Scientists.

Collaborate in the preparation of regulatory reports, preparation for Regulatory Agency Advisory Committee hearings, label discussions, local registration efforts, and resolution of regulatory issues.

Participate in advisory committees.

Participate in risk management planning alongside Global Development Teams, the Business Unit, and Global Patient Safety (GPS).

5. Scientific and Technical Expertise and Continued Development

Maintain awareness of current trends and projections in clinical practice and access for both Oncology and Hematology, both near-term (1–2 years) and longer-term (3–5 years).

Identify clinical care gaps and generate evidence-based solutions.

Critically read and evaluate the relevant medical literature; maintain updated knowledge of competitive products and medical developments.

Provide scientific training to clinical study teams; act as a scientific consultant and protocol expert.

Explore and pursue opportunities for extramural scientific experiences.

Attend, contribute to, and present at medical congresses and scientific symposia in Oncology and Hematology.

Maintain the deepest level of scientific knowledge within the affiliate regarding Lilly’s Oncology and Hematology products and the competitive landscape; this scientific mastery is a prerequisite for credibility in external stakeholder interactions and underpins the quality of all medical engagements, advisory boards, and data discussions conducted by the CRP and the broader MSL team.

6. MSL Leadership and Governance

Serve as dotted-line manager for the Oncology and Hematology MSL team in Mexico, providing scientific direction, performance input, and day-to-day guidance in coordination with the MSL line manager.

Co-responsible with the MSL Manager for ensuring MSL scientific knowledge is current, rigorous, and aligned with the medical plan across both therapeutic areas; this includes validating scientific readiness prior to field deployment for new data, product launches, and label updates.

Provide input to the MSL Manager on individual MSL scientific proficiency, field performance, and development needs; participate in performance calibration discussions as the medical content authority.

Ensure MSL scientific activities and metric achievement (including METIS, TL MAP, and Veeva-tracked interactions) are monitored and aligned with the affiliate medical strategy.

Oversee accuracy and relevance of the MSL territory roster, including thought leader mapping and segmentation, ensuring alignment between assigned HCP lists and the medical engagement priorities defined in the annual medical plan.

Review and approve MSL scientific exchange records and field medical activity reports to ensure quality, compliance, and strategic coherence across the Onco-Hematology portfolio.

Lead or co-lead periodic MSL scientific training sessions to ensure depth of knowledge on molecules, mechanism of action, clinical data packages, and competitive landscape in both Oncology and Hematology.

7. General Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Medical Leadership team in the preparation and administration of the local medical budget.

Actively set and meet individual professional development goals; contribute to the development of others through coaching and feedback.

Collaborate proactively and productively with all alliance, business, and vendor partners.

Participate in recruitment, diversity, and retention efforts.

Participate in committees, task forces, and Six Sigma initiatives as requested.

Model Lilly leadership behaviors.

Be an ambassador for both patients and the Lilly brand.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Medical Doctor (M.D.) with specialization or significant experience in Oncology, Hematology, or Onco-Hematology.

Must have completed education and training at an accredited medical school.

Demonstrated ability to balance scientific priorities with business priorities.

Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, project management, leadership, organizational, and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated drive and learning agility.

Demonstrated ability to influence others (both cross-functionally and within function) to create a positive working environment.

Ability to engage in domestic and international travel to the degree appropriate to support the business.

Fluent in Spanish and English, verbal and written communication.

Additional Preferences

Previous experience in a pharmaceutical company in Medical Affairs, preferably in Oncology or Hematology.

Clinical research or pharmaceutical medicine experience.

Knowledge of the drug development process relevant to the Mexico market.

Experience with RWE generation, IIT management, and scientific publication processes.

Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) considered a plus.

Key Contacts

Primary Internal Interactions:

Medical Affairs Director – Mexico; Therapeutic Area Directors and Managers; Brand Team Product Directors; Clinical Research Staff; Statisticians; Scientific Communication and Medical Information Associates; Medical Liaisons (MSLs); Global Patient Outcomes Research Scientists; Regulatory Directors and Scientists; Sales Representatives; Legal Counsel; Regional Medical Leaders; Global Brand Physicians; Corporate Patient Safety Physicians.

Key External Contacts:

Scientific and Clinical Experts; Thought Leaders (Oncology and Hematology); Lilly Clinical Investigators; Practicing Oncologists and Hematologists; Regulatory Agency Personnel; Professional Association Staff and Leaders; Disease Advocates; Formulary Representatives (private and government).

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