Medical Science Liaison

Job Summary Job Title: Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) The role supports the commercial, research, and educational objectives of the company. Candidates should have a strong clinical and scientific background in oncology, genomic testing, and excellent communication skills. This is a field‑based position with preferred locations in Chicago or other US field‑based sites. Responsibilities Provide medical support to Precision Medicine Program Managers to ensure successful management of research discussions and intake of study concepts for potential collaborations. Engage academic KOLs and investigators in oncology to collaborate on external research, including investigator‑initiated trials, assay grants for biobank samples, prospective trials, and real‑world retrospective data studies. Seek opportunities to incorporate the company’s assays into high‑impact external research, including cooperative group trials and pharmaceutical trials (company‑sponsored or investigator‑led). Identify data gaps and clinical unmet needs in key cancer types for each assay platform or molecular signature. Assess study proposals from investigators for completeness, clarity, feasibility, clinical and scientific merit, and strategic value. Serve as a research liaison between internal data scientists and external investigators for all study‑related communications, including iterative workflows in reviewing analyses and study results. Support medical writing of abstracts, data presentations, and manuscripts on external research collaborations. Support engagements with potential research collaborators through regularly scheduled specialty‑specific working group meetings, including faculty from academic and community oncology centers. Manage and leverage KOL relationships gained through study collaborations to support broader research and educational interests for the organization. Collaborate with Medical Affairs and other internal teams to support medical advisory boards. Contribute to tracking and management of the External Research Portfolio, including abstract and publication planning/execution efforts. Support development and management of the Medical Research Strategy and Scientific Exchange Plans to guide prioritization of new external research investments. Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders in Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and AI engineering. Attend oncology conferences and cooperative group research meetings to connect with KOLs and provide comprehensive meeting synopses and summaries of high‑impact scientific content. Continuously update internal stakeholders on relevant medical and scientific knowledge and proactively share market intelligence. Required Skills 2+ years of Medical Science Liaison or other Medical Affairs experience in diagnostics, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries. Ability to project‑manage up to 25‑30 individual study collaborations at different phases of execution. Experience working with commercial field‑based sales and business account managers. Strong communication, liaison, and expectation‑management skills with KOLs and academic researchers. Existing KOL relationships in oncology preferred. Strong public‑speaking skills and ability to communicate scientific topics internally and externally. Working knowledge of statistical methods and clinical trial design principles preferred. Familiarity with genomic laboratory‑developed testing (LDT) and relevant regulations (CLIA‑88, CAP, Sunshine Act). Self‑starter with an ownership mindset, able to deliver on tight timelines. Ability to travel up to 50%. Educational and Experience Requirements Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSN, BSN). Advanced knowledge and experience in molecular oncology, biomarkers, and diagnostic platforms in clinical oncology. Experience in medical writing for abstracts, scientific presentations, and manuscripts. Formal education and experience in translational or clinical research in oncology strongly desired. Experience working in clinical settings, particularly within academic institutions, strongly desired. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $120,000–$190,000 (applicable if the role is performed from California; may vary for other locations such as Colorado, Illinois, NewYork). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. The company offers a full range of benefits, including incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits. For remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated LosAngeles or similarly restricted areas, notice is provided regarding potential effects of criminal history on certain job duties. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr