Medical Science Liaison, Pediatric Rare Diseases (Eastern Region)

Medical Science Liaison, Pediatric Rare Diseases (Eastern Region)

Salary Range $110,000.00 - $132,000.00 Salary/year Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Biotech

Summary of Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Pediatric Rare Diseases, is a board-certified genetic counselor with expertise in pediatric and rare disease genetics who focuses on supporting our commercial and clinical education teams. This role serves as a key scientific resource for external clinicians and internal teams, ensuring high-quality education and strategic communication with regards to Fulgent's pediatric rare disease genetic testing portfolio, including whole genome sequencing solutions such as FulGenome. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic personality with a strong background in clinical and molecular genetics, be passionate about translating complex science into actionable insights, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Job Elements

• Serve as a subject matter expert on pediatric rare disease genetic testing, including whole exome sequencing, whole genome sequencing (FulGenome), TruPath Genome long-read analysis, next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels, and exome-based rare disease diagnostic testing.
• Support and educate genetic counselors, medical geneticists, pediatric neurologists, developmental pediatricians, NICU decision makers, and related providers at Children's Hospitals and academic medical centers on the clinical utility and scientific foundation of Fulgent products and services.
• Collaborate closely with the Genomics Sales team, marketing, and medical affairs teams to support field-based efforts targeting Children's Hospitals and academic institutions with clinical credibility and strategic insights.
• Conduct scientific presentations, roundtable discussions, and one-on-one meetings to deliver product training and clinical updates on pediatric rare disease testing, including FulGenome whole genome analysis and TruPath Genome long-read insights.
• Act as a clinical liaison to key opinion leaders in pediatric genetics and rare disease, fostering long-term professional relationships.
• Attend and represent Fulgent Genetics at regional and national pediatric genetics and rare disease conferences, symposia, and events.
• Provide timely feedback from the field to help shape medical and commercial strategy.
• Ensure compliant and ethical interactions with external healthcare professionals.
• Maintain deep technical fluency in Fulgent's FulGenome whole genome analysiscovering SNVs, CNVs, genome-wide deletions and duplications, mitochondrial variants, and repeat expansions across 20,000+ genes in a single reportas well as TruPath Genome, which adds long-range insights for complex structural variants, repeat expansions, difficult-to-map regions, and phasing without parental samples.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program.
• Board certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical genetic counseling and/or MSL experience is required, preferably in pediatric genetics or rare disease.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and clearly communicate complex scientific data to diverse audiences.
• Experience working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, or business development teams preferred.
• Familiarity with industry trends in pediatric rare disease and whole genome sequencing testing preferred.
• Experience supporting or partnering with sales teams calling on Children's Hospitals and academic institutions in the rare disease market preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50 percent in the assigned territory.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work autonomously.
• High energy, enthusiastic, and motivational style.
• Tactical and strategic thinker.
• Teamwork Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Reports To

• Regional Vice President Sales

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Safety and Work Environment:

• This position is field based
• Adhere to Company and Departmental Specific Safety Guidelines.

Physical Demands:

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation and lifting up to 40 pounds (primarily for carrying marketing materials, presentation equipment, luncheon goods, etc.).

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance
• FSA and HSA plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K plan
• Vacation time
• Annual sick leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Continuous education allowance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Childcare and commute allowance
• Voluntary elective benefits such as pet insurance, legal plan, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance