Staff Medical Science Liaison, Oncology

Summary

Join Guardant Health as a Staff Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and contribute to the advancement of precision oncology. You will build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the medical field, educate them about Guardant's diagnostic technologies and products, and present educational materials at scientific events and conferences. As a clinical expert, you will support sales and marketing teams, participate in research collaborations, and contribute to clinical advisory board meetings. This role requires strong communication skills, a background in biotechnology, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals, and significant travel.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree and 8 years of related experience; 6 years and a Master’s degree; 3 years and a PhD; or PharmD/MD
• Previous MSL experience and knowledge of biotechnology, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Residential home-based office with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Significant travel to meet with KOLs, and attend events and conferences up to 75% travel

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
• Develop strong, professional relationships with key academic and community-based physicians to promote a deeper understanding of the company’s diagnostic technologies and products
• Develop and present educational materials (slides, abstracts, research findings) for scientific events, conferences, and CME sessions
• Coordinate and lead presentations at academic and scientific meetings, including national and regional conferences, grand rounds, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) events. This includes ensuring that the content is well-aligned with the company’s goals and the needs of the audience
• Serve as a clinical expert to ensure Sales & Marketing teams are updated on product data, clinical benefits, and market positioning
• Assist in outreach campaigns and engage KOLs with healthcare professionals, insurers, and payers to drive product adoption
• Contribute to Clinical Advisory Board meetings with KOLs to gather insights and inform clinical and commercial strategies
• Collaborate with teams to organize forums and events for KOLs to share insights on clinical challenges and product improvements
• Provide regular updates, scientific briefings, and participate in journal clubs, teleconferences, or team meetings to share the latest research findings and product information
• Conduct research with Guardant datasets alongside collaborators and champion effective scientific writing for effective data submissions to peer-reviewed journals and national oncology conferences

Benefits

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,300 to $216,300
• The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity