Med Science Liaison I - Oncology - Southeast

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Oncology

Location / City : Position is based in Atlanta or Central Florida

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 diagnostic s , 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, 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 knowledge of Myriad's oncology portfolio products and the science behind them.
• Being an active member of the Myriad Medical Affairs community through best practice sharing on regional and national calls.
• Staying current on research in oncology-related topics, such as reviewing literature for publications that impact our portfolio and business strategy.
• Attending scientific conferences to meet initiatives of the business unit.
• Continually educates self on market issues, trends, monitors the competitive landscape, and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business responsibilities in key therapeutic areas.
• Collaborating with Medical Affairs community by actively share best practices within Myriad Medical Affairs.
• Maintaining existing KOL relationships, while prospecting for new relationships.
• Establishing and building relationships with local, regional, and national KOLs.
• Conducting planned and impromptu meetings / discussions with KOLs at conferences.
• Attendance at scientific conferences : Represent the business unit at conferences.
• Professional Growth : Proactively manage your development.

Serves as a medical / scientific resource to Clinicians by :

• Answering medical questions and 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 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.

Partners with sales team and demonstrates business acumen through :

• Collaboration with sales to identify accounts for area of primary focus and KOL engagement and develops developmental / educational plans.
• Attending sales meetings and partners with area sales manager (ASM) and marketing to facilitate and / or present information, as needed.
• Educating sales team on current clinical practice, guideline advancements and aids sales training.
• Aids in Speaker Trainings and Known Thought Leader (KOL) meetings as it relates to the area of focus.
• Identifying and prioritizing opportunities for customer engagement, growth, and education.
• Sharing field practices with sales partners to elevate their skillset.
• Evaluating effective MSL interventions and partnership with sales to achieve customer and company goals.
• Fully supporting and participating in the implementation of business unit initiatives.
• Timely inputting and maintaining internal database (Salesforce, CRM, Insight report, etc.) as it relates to customer interactions.

Qualifications :

• Advanced degree required : (i.e. APP, PA, NP, MS) in a relevant scientific and clinical discipline. Maintain current board certifications and / or licenses, 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 relationships with oncology thought leaders.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Willing and able to travel 2-3 days per week, occasional weekends for conferences / meetings.
• Effectively managing travel and maintaining expenses within appropriate budget.

Significant Work Activities :

Lifting Requirements - light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending / descending, communicating, observing, pushing or pulling, and reaching.

Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (>

2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)

• Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
• Driving a personal vehicle / rental car and flying across the U.S.
• Travel : Yes, 20-30% and home office work, with up to 80% of time spent with customer and key opinion key interactions.

Most travel is within a defined geographic region, but additional travel may be required for occasional coverage assistance, educational or corporate meetings.

• Job Type : Experienced
• Schedule : Full-time

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