Medical Science Liaison (Oncology, Mid Atlantic)

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Oncology/Germline

Geography: Mid-Atlantic Territory - Washington, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware

Description:  

Myriad Genetics is seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) within the Oncology Business Unit. The MSL position is a field-based scientific and clinical expert role. We are currently looking for an individual to strategically support our oncology portfolio of hereditary testing, companion diagnostics, and all current and future pan-omic testing. MSLs play a pivotal role in communicating Myriad’s scientific advancements to healthcare professionals. The candidate must possess a unique blend of strong business acumen, market awareness, and clinical expertise, to serve as a vital conduit of information and collaboration with cross-functional internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will join Myriad’s Medical Affairs team and will report to the Oncology MSL Manager who reports to the Oncology Medical Affairs Vice President.  

Responsibilities: 

Maintain MSL Expertise through: 

• Demonstrating clinical expertise of Myriad’s oncology portfolio products, along with staying current on research in oncology-related topics that impact our portfolio and business strategy. 

• Attending scientific conferences to represent Myriad, gather insights and meet initiatives of the business unit.  

• Establishing, building and maintaining relationships with local, regional and national KOLs.  

• Being an active member of the Myriad Medical Affairs community through best practice sharing. 

• Continually advances and grows with market issues, trends, monitors the competitive landscape, and product knowledge specific to key therapeutic areas. 

Serves as a Medical/Scientific resource to Clinicians by: 

• Answering medical questions, addressing other clinically related medical information issues, assisting in understanding and utilizing consistent processes for assessing patients’ risk for genetic and genomic (multi-omic) testing, explain test results, and discuss relevant guidelines associated with treatment and medical management options. 

• Providing ongoing, up-to-date education (via clinical/scientific presentations) to customers thereby increasing awareness of, and access to, genetic and pan-omic tests for appropriate patients.  

• Delivering clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare practitioners.  

• Supporting customer research requests through the appropriate channels  

Supports Oncology business unit initiatives and demonstrates business acumen through*:  

• Identifying and prioritizing opportunities for customer engagement, growth, and education. 

• Evaluating effective MSL interventions and initiatives to achieve company goals.  

• Fully supporting and participating in the implementation of business unit initiatives.  

• Aiding marketing and training team on clinical education or claims projects. 

• Assisting in Speaker Trainings and Thought Leader (KOL) meetings as it relates to the area of focus.  

*Certain MSL positions may not be involved with direct sales support. IF role of MSL is tied to a sales team additional responsibilities to include:  

• Collaborating with sales to identify opportunities for collaboration in supporting/educating customers and KOL engagements. 

• Attending sales meetings and partnering with area sales manager and marketing to facilitate and/or present information, as needed. 

• Educating sales team on current clinical practice, guideline advancements, and aiding in sales training to elevate their skillset. 

Qualifications:  

• Advanced degree required: (i.e., Master of Science, PharmD, Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner,  Physician Assistant) in a relevant scientific and clinical discipline. Maintain current board certifications and/or licenses, preferred, while actively pursuing continuous education.  

• Ideally, possess a minimum of three years of post-graduate clinical experience.  

• Demonstrate advanced training and/or experience in clinical oncology. Familiarity with general oncologic pharmacology is also preferred. 

• Understand genetics/genomics, genetic testing, and current service delivery models.  

• Experience facilitating research discussions with KOLs and effectively communicating research results or clinical studies to a variety of audiences. 

• Preference for candidates with established relatio