Senior Medical Science Liaison, Pediatric Rare Diseases (Western Region)

Senior Medical Science Liaison, Pediatric Rare Diseases (Western Region)

Fully Remote

Salary Range $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 Salary/year Level Senior Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Category Sales

Overview

Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Description

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL), Pediatric Rare Diseases, is an experienced, board-certified genetic counselor with deep expertise in pediatric and rare disease genetics who serves as an advanced scientific and strategic resource for our commercial, clinical education, and medical affairs teams. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, leading complex scientific engagements with key opinion leaders (KOLs), shaping regional and national medical affairs strategy, and mentoring junior MSLs and genetic counselors. The Sr. MSL ensures high-quality education and strategic communication regarding Fulgent's pediatric rare disease genetic testing portfolio, including whole genome sequencing solutions such as FulGenome. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of scientific leadership, a dynamic personality with a strong background in clinical and molecular genetics, is passionate about translating complex science into actionable insights, and thrives 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, medical affairs, and Clinical Development/R&D 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.
• Serve as the lead clinical liaison to key regional and national opinion leaders in pediatric genetics and rare disease, developing and executing KOL engagement strategy and fostering long-term, independent professional relationships.
• Attend and represent Fulgent Genetics at regional and national pediatric genetics and rare disease conferences, symposia, and events.
• Provide timely, high-level feedback and field insights to help shape medical, research, and commercial strategy at the regional and national level.
• Mentor, coach, and help onboard junior MSLs and field-based genetic counselors, sharing best practices and serving as a scientific resource within the broader Medical Affairs team.
• Contribute to Medical Affairs research strategy, including support for investigator-initiated trials, real-world evidence generation, and abstract/publication development in partnership with Clinical Development.
• Participate in and help lead scientific advisory boards, providing strategic input on pediatric rare disease testing initiatives.
• 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 5-7 years of combined clinical genetic counseling, industry, and/or MSL experience is required, including at least 3 years in an MSL or similar field-based role, 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.
• Demonstrated track record of independently developing and executing KOL engagement strategies, with an established regional/national network in pediatric genetics or rare disease preferred.
• Experience contributing to research strategy, investigator-initiated trials, and/or abstract and publication development strongly preferred.

• Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or informally leading other MSLs or genetic counselors preferred.
• 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 (individual contributor role); provides informal mentorship and guidance to junior MSLs and field-based genetic counselors.

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

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