Medical Science Liaison – Oncology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide scientific and technical leadership to establish credible relationships with community physicians and key opinion leaders (KOLs) while fostering the understanding and adoption of diagnostic technologies.

• Assist community physicians in interpreting real-world patient test reports.

• Deliver scientific presentations to medical providers and their teams.

• Identify opportunities for collaboration with KOLs for scientific forums, specialty society meetings, and addressing strategic medical needs in the industry.

• Summarize and educate key personnel on emerging abstracts and publications pertinent to molecular testing.

• Facilitate the gathering of medical and scientific insights regarding providers, researchers, tumor types, competitive research, and challenges in clinical trials.

• Gather product feedback and convey insights to both commercial and research divisions.

• Prepare and present clinical requests for information in relation to institutional guidelines or pathways.

• Cultivate relationships with professional societies and health plans to provide education on molecular testing.

⛳️ Requirements

• A background in clinical expertise or related experience in Oncology is essential.

• Generally requires a university degree coupled with approximately 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; or a PhD.

• A terminal degree in a scientific discipline, such as Genetic Counselor, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or an equivalent academic position, such as Associate Professor.

• Experience collaborating with clinicians to build consensus around new products and/or services.

• Proven record of independent presentations at major academic institutions or within community settings leading to product adoption.

• Previous experience in launching a novel clinical product is highly preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of the biotechnology, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical sectors.

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant software applications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to work independently and remotely while upholding a strong commitment to teamwork.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, collaborate across teams, and engage with various levels of the organization.

• Self-motivated, adaptable to changes in a dynamic environment.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, time management skills, and personal initiative.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Ability to address and respond to clinical inquiries in groups ranging from individuals to larger educational roundtables and meetings.

• Significant travel is required, up to 3-4 days/nights per week, approximately 75%.

• Some weekend work may be necessary.

• A background screening, including criminal history, is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote or home-based office options may be available.

• Flexible work-life balance through the work model.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs.