Manager, Oncology Medical Science Liaison

At Hologic, we’re an innovative medical technology company that enables healthier lives everywhere, every day. We are also a company that prospers and grows, which is why we’ve been able to expand our offerings to empower even more people and champion women’s health. What powers our growth across Breast & Skeletal Health, Diagnostics and GYN Surgical Solutions is also what differentiates us: the exceptional and clinically proven capacity of our products to detect, diagnose and treat illnesses and other health conditions earlier and better. This clinical superiority creates high expectations, which we fulfill by continually challenging ourselves to improve health through better technology, education and market access.   

Hologic has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) that will lead a highly engaged and talented team of field-based MSLs.  As the Manager, Oncology MSL, you will provide leadership, guidance, and scientific expertise to maximize company product value through high-quality scientific communication with leading specialists. In addition, you will be responsible for developing and supervising MSLs within their assigned territory, providing leadership, guidance, and medical scientific expertise. The Oncology franchise at Hologic is steadily growing and making a significant impact on the health and wellness of women and you can be instrumental in leading a team that can meet the increasing business needs.  

Key Responsibilities: 

The Manager, Oncology Medical Science Liaison may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below-mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.   

• Recruit, hire, develop and continuously coach field-based oncology MSLs.  
• Manage MSL performance, ensuring excellence in execution of their role towards achieving strategic goals.  
• Support oncology MSL learning objectives and opportunities to maintain relevancy of product and commercial message training. 
• Plan, organize and manage oncology MSL group meetings and 1:1s with direct reports. 
• Understand employees’ strengths and actively work to build mutually beneficial relationships within oncology MSL team, Oncology Sales and the Diagnostics Commercial division. 
• Serve as a liaison between the oncology MSLs and Director, MSL. 
• Proactively initiate solutions to resolve inadequacies or challenges within oncology MSL team and internal Hologic departments. 
• Work collaboratively with Medical and Scientific Affairs, Marketing, Lab Director, Sales and other internal partners to ensure effective communication, timely problem resolution and exceptional clinical messaging is provided to our customers. 
• Collaborate with Sales, Medical and Scientific Affairs, Medical Education and Marketing via attendance at Oncology conferences, trade shows, and other events to stay abreast of technical information, competitive updates and ensure necessary clinical presence.   

 Qualifications: 

• Desire to build and shape a team, provide constructive feedback to optimize performance. 
•  Ability to exercise discretion, foresight, and independent judgement in performing duties, roles, and responsibilities. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment, on multiple and changing priorities, and adapt to changing plans and situations. 
• Strong independent decision-making skills while working with cross-functional teams and organizations. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, and organizational skills. 
• Strong ability to assimilate new scientific and technical information. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, and organizational skills. Ability and willingness to travel, as necessary up to 75% of the time.   

Education:  

•  Ph.D. in an applicable scientific discipline preferably oncology, with post-doctoral fellowship training in a biomedical science discipline  

 Experience:  

• Minimum Five years as a Medical Science Liaison, preferably in the oncology space 
• Preferred 2+ years of team leadership experience 
• Proven track record as a leader or manager 

 Specialized Knowledge:  

• Expertise in Microsoft Windows and Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, Excel and other popular business software desirable  

 Additional Details:  

• Work is performed in a home office, medical office, conference and laboratory environments.  
• Ability to lead and attend meetings and maintain executive presence on video calls.
• Regularly requir