Medical Science Liaison I

Guardant Health

12d • $145,000 - $199,350 • Hybrid

About The Position

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. The Medical Science Liaison I (MSL) will assist in supporting academic and community physicians (KOLs) by providing education on the latest research and clinical data to promote the company’s products. The Medical Science Liaison will help engage with community and academic providers, including KOLs to educate and assist them in preparing materials for scientific events, conferences, and speaker training. This role will also involve supporting marketing, sales, and other teams with clinical expertise, as well as assisting in research triage with KOLs. This is a field-based role covering the New York City territory and requires frequent in-person engagement with academic and community providers. Candidates must reside within the defined territory or within reasonable commuting distance to effectively support in-person coverage.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree and typically 5 years of related experience; 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD.
• Basic knowledge or experience in medical science, oncology, or a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to meet with healthcare providers, attend events, and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional relationships with community and academic healthcare providers, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and to help educate them on the company’s diagnostic technologies and products.
• Assist in the development and presentation of educational materials (slides, research summaries, etc.) for scientific events, conferences, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions.
• Support the coordination and delivery of presentations at academic and scientific meetings, including regional conferences and grand rounds, ensuring content aligns with company goals.
• Work with the Sales & Marketing teams to provide clinical insights on product data, benefits, and market positioning.
• Help engage with KOLs and healthcare professionals to drive product awareness and a thorough understanding of the clinical utility of our products.
• Assist in organizing forums and events for community and academic physicians to discuss clinical challenges and potential product improvements.
• Provide updates, briefings, and contribute to team meetings by sharing the latest research findings and product information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level