Senior Medical Science Liaison

Summary

Join Tempus, a leader in precision medicine, as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior MSL! Support our commercial and educational objectives by educating healthcare providers about our oncology assays and technologies. This field-based role requires strong clinical and scientific expertise in oncology and genomic testing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs). The ideal candidate will possess an advanced scientific or medical degree and experience in diagnostics, biotech, or pharmaceuticals. This position offers opportunities for professional development and requires up to 50% travel. We are considering candidates residing in the Texas region of the US.

Requirements

• Fundamental understanding of the field of molecular oncology and related patient management algorithms
• Existing KOL relationships in the field of oncology
• Working knowledge of genomic laboratory-developed testing (LDT); familiarity with CLIA-88’, CAP, Sunshine Act (2013)
• Public speaking skills and ability to effectively communicate relevant scientific topics and concepts
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, strong inter-, and intradepartmental management skills, ability to educate and train
• Self-starter with an ownership mindset able to work and deliver on tight timelines
• Ability to travel (up to 50%)
• Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSN, BSN)
• Basic understanding of oncology required

Responsibilities

• Function as a sales and commercial team support and a regional expert with respect to Tempus oncology assays, promoting exchange of clinical/scientific/technical information with regional KOLs and other physicians in the field of oncology
• Facilitate education of a broader healthcare provider community within the region (KOLs, community physicians, medical directors, and other HCPs) regarding Tempus oncology products via in-person or virtual presentations. This will include proactive and reactive communication of scientific data
• Provide scientific education for internal stakeholders in collaboration with Learning & Development team
• Attend conferences and other key meetings and provide comprehensive meeting synopses and summaries of high-impact abstracts/posters/oral presentations
• Continuously update internal stakeholders on relevant medical and scientific knowledge as well as proactively sharing market intelligence

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of MSL experience in diagnostics, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries
• Basic understanding of molecular testing