Medical Science Liaison II, Screening

Guardant Health

12d•$164,900 - $226,750•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison II (MSL II) serves as a scientific expert supporting academic and community physicians, KOLs, and select health system stakeholders. This role is responsible for building strong KOL relationships, delivering high-quality scientific exchange, and contributing to cross-functional initiatives with increasing autonomy and strategic impact.

Requirements

Typically bachelor’s with ~8–12 years (or 6–8 with master’s / 3–5 with PhD/PharmD/MD) diagnostic or pharma experience required.
Typically 2–5+ years of experience in MSL or related medical affairs role.
Demonstrated experience in KOL engagement and scientific presentation delivery.
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to operate independently and manage territory priorities effectively.
Willingness to travel up to ~75%.
Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with KOLs across academic and community settings.
Engage KOLs in scientific dialogue to deepen understanding of the company’s technologies and products.
Begin engaging select health system stakeholders (e.g., clinical leaders) to support broader adoption.
Develop, refine, and present scientific content (slides, abstracts, and data summaries) to external audiences.
Lead presentations at regional meetings, CME events, and scientific forums.
Ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment of all scientific communications with company strategy.
Act as a trusted scientific resource for Sales, Marketing, and Market Access teams.
Provide regular field insights to inform strategy, including customer needs, treatment trends, and competitive intelligence.
Support planning and execution of advisory boards and scientific forums.
Identify potential research collaborations with KOLs.
Contribute to publication planning and support data dissemination efforts.
Actively participate in broader Medical Affairs initiatives and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Mentor MSL I peers informally and support onboarding and best practice sharing.