Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (Remote-Kansas City)

Guardant Health•Kansas City, MO

3d•Remote

About The Position

Guardant Health’s Medical Science Liaison, Oncology provides scientific and technical leadership and educates community-based physicians about current study findings, including abstracts and publications, to support understanding of the clinical value of Guardant Health products. The role engages physicians to review real-world cases and answer questions about test reports, advances understanding of novel diagnostic technologies, identifies potential research collaborations, and supports a strong scientific partnership between Medical Affairs and Commercial. The liaison builds relationships with local and regional professional societies and health plans, providing education on emerging evidence relevant to molecular testing as those organizations develop policy. The position also gathers field intelligence, investigator feedback, and insights about clinical trials and products, and communicates relevant findings within Guardant Health. The role is remote and involves extensive travel, estimated at approximately 75%, with some weekend work. The office may be home-based, and the work includes extensive computer and keyboard use. Candidates must responsibly evaluate and use AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. The annualized base salary range is $145,000–$199,350 for the primary and other U.S. locations, including Colorado. Compensation offers depend on factors such as geography, experience, education, job-related skills and duties, and business need. The range excludes benefits and, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity.

Requirements

Clinical expertise or related experience in Oncology is required.
Typically, a university degree and five years of related experience; alternatively, three years of experience and a master's degree, or a PhD. A terminal scientific degree or professional qualification may include Genetic Counselor, NP/PA, Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or an academic equivalent such as Associate Professor.
Experience working with clinicians to build consensus around new products or services.
Track record of independent presentations at major academic centers or in community settings resulting in product adoption.
Advanced knowledge of the biotechnology, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical industry.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining a strong teamwork ethic.
Ability to manage simultaneous tasks and work across teams and organizational levels, with internal and external stakeholders.
Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, and flexible in a dynamic environment.
Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, time-management, and personal initiative skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate the accomplishment of tasks through other people.
Ability to elicit and answer clinical questions in settings ranging from individual discussions to larger didactic roundtables and meetings.
Ability to travel approximately 75%, including travel up to 3–4 days or overnights per week; some weekend work is required.
Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer and keyboard extensively.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience introducing a novel clinical product is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and technical leadership to build credible relationships with community physicians and key opinion leaders and promote understanding and adoption of Guardant Health diagnostic technologies.
Help community physicians evaluate and interpret real-world patient test reports.
Present scientific content to medical providers and their staff to support education and understanding.
Identify opportunities to collaborate with key opinion leaders on presentations at national and regional specialty society meetings and other strategic medical initiatives.
Summarize and educate key staff about emerging abstracts and publications relevant to molecular testing.
Facilitate medical and scientific field intelligence, including identifying providers or investigators in specific tumor types.
Elicit feedback on current and future products and share it with internal commercial and research divisions.
Understand competitive research activities at active or planned study sites, gather investigator insights on sponsored clinical trial challenges and opportunities, and communicate those insights within Guardant Health where appropriate.
Prepare and present clinical responses to requests for information related to institutional guidelines or pathways.
Build relationships with local and regional professional societies and health plans to educate them about emerging evidence relevant to molecular testing.
Use AI-enabled tools responsibly, consistent with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements, to improve work efficiency, effectiveness, and quality.