Med Science Liaison I (Oncology, Northwest Territory)

Myriad Genetics•Salt Lake City, UT

2h•Remote

About The Position

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, to 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.

Requirements

Advanced degree required: (i.e., APP, PA, NP, MS, PharmD,) in a relevant scientific and clinical discipline. Maintain current board certifications and/or licenses, preferred, 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. Travel depends on specific MSL role.
Effectively manage travel and maintain expenses within appropriate budget.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates with established relationships with oncology thought leaders.

Responsibilities

Maintain MSL Expertise through:
Demonstrating clinical expertise of Myriad’s oncology portfolio products, along with staying current on research in oncology-related topics that impact our portfolio and business strategy.
Attending scientific conferences to represent Myriad, gather insights and meet initiatives of the business unit.
Establishing, building and maintaining relationships with local, regional and national KOLs.
Being an active member of the Myriad Medical Affairs community through best practice sharing.
Continually advances and grows with market issues, trends, monitors the competitive landscape, and product knowledge specific to key therapeutic areas.
Serves as a Medical/Scientific resource to Clinicians by:
Answering medical questions, 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 (via clinical/scientific presentations) 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 through the appropriate channels
Supports Oncology business unit initiatives and demonstrates business acumen through:
Identifying and prioritizing opportunities for customer engagement, growth, and education.
Evaluating effective MSL interventions and initiatives to achieve company goals.
Fully supporting and participating in the implementation of business unit initiatives.
Aiding marketing and training team on clinical education or claims projects.
Assisting in Speaker Trainings and Thought Leader (KOL) meetings as it relates to the area of focus.
Certain MSL positions may not be involved with direct sales support. IF role of MSL is tied to a sales team additional responsibilities to include:
Collaborating with sales to identify opportunities for collaboration in supporting/educating customers and KOL engagements.
Attending sales meetings and partnering with area sales manager and marketing to facilitate and/or present information, as needed.
Educating sales team on current clinical practice, guideline advancements, and aiding in sales training to elevate their skillset.