Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (Remote-Kansas City)
About The Position
The Medical Science Liaison, Oncology provides scientific and technical leadership and educates community-based physicians about current study findings and the clinical value of Guardant Health’s products. The role engages physicians to review real-world cases, address questions about test reports, and deepen understanding of Guardant’s diagnostic technologies. It identifies opportunities for research collaboration and other projects of mutual interest. The position builds a strong scientific partnership between Medical Affairs and Commercial, and develops relationships with local and regional professional societies and health plans to provide education about emerging research relevant to molecular testing and policy development. It also advances patient care through motivation, curiosity, persistence, and collaboration. The role requires extensive travel, estimated at approximately 75%, including travel up to 3–4 days or overnights per week for physician meetings, education talks, and conferences; some weekend work is required. The office may be home-based, with extensive computer and keyboard use. The position may also involve onsite work under Guardant’s hybrid-work policies for employees living within 50 miles of a Guardant facility.
Requirements
- Clinical expertise or related experience in oncology.
- Typically, a university degree and 5 years of related experience; 3 years of experience with a master’s degree; or a Ph.D. A terminal scientific or clinical degree may include Genetic Counselor, NP/PA, Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or an academic equivalent such as an Associate Professor position.
- Experience working with clinicians to build consensus around new products or services.
- Ability to present independently at major academic centers or in community settings, with a track record of resulting product adoption.
- 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 handle simultaneous tasks, work across teams and organizational levels, and manage internal and external relationships.
- Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, and flexible in a changing environment.
- Strong problem-solving, attention-to-detail, time-management, and personal initiative skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate work through others.
- Ability to elicit and answer clinical questions in settings ranging from individual discussions to larger didactic roundtables and meetings.
- Ability to critically evaluate and responsibly use AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience introducing a novel clinical product.
Responsibilities
- Provide scientific and technical leadership and build credible relationships with community physicians and key opinion leaders to promote understanding and adoption of Guardant Health’s diagnostic technologies.
- Help community physicians evaluate and interpret real-world patient test reports.
- Present scientific content to medical providers and their staff to facilitate education and understanding.
- Identify opportunities to collaborate with key opinion leaders on presentations at scientific forums, including national and regional specialty-society meetings, and other strategic medical needs.
- Summarize and educate key staff about emerging abstracts and publications relevant to molecular testing.
- Gather and communicate field intelligence, including provider and investigator information, feedback on current and future products, competitive research activities, and investigator insights on sponsored clinical-trial challenges and opportunities.
- Prepare and present clinical responses to requests for information related to institutional guidelines or pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
