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 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, 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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