Sr Mgr, Medical Science Liaison (Southern California)

Foundation Medicine•CA, CA

3h•$172,800 - $205,300•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison develops and expands a network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in support of FMI’s commercial, scientific, and medical objectives. The role initiates and sustains scientific information exchange with external customers and internal teams, including presentations to health care providers about FMI’s existing products and future development initiatives. In collaboration with oncology care teams, the position advances understanding and clinical application of comprehensive genomic profiling to contribute to improved patient outcomes. The role covers an assigned region, with the primary location listed as remote. It involves frequent travel, including within the assigned territory and to company meetings. The expected salary range for the primary remote location is $172,800–$205,300 per year. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance, and the position qualifies for Foundation Medicine benefits.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a health sciences, medicine, nursing, or genetics-related field, current or previous clinical licensure (e.g., RN, NP, PA, CGC), and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or an advanced scientific or healthcare-related degree (PhD, DNP, PharmD, or equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Prior professional experience in an academic and/or life science setting.
Oncology experience.

Nice To Haves

PhD, MD, DNP, or PharmD.
At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Science Liaison in a diagnostic, biotech, pharmaceutical, or other life sciences company.
Subject matter expertise in cancer genomics and knowledge of biomarker or therapeutic development.
Experience developing specific area expertise and insight using clinical endpoints.
Demonstrated success managing a territory.
Residing or planning to relocate to the assigned geography or an adjacent area.
Ability to develop technical and product expertise.
Familiarity with CLIA, LDT, the Sunshine Act (2013), and AdvaMed Guidelines.
Understanding of principal cancer patient-management algorithms and the clinical utility of laboratory-developed molecular tests.
Familiarity with market analysis, market access strategy, and territory planning.
Strong business acumen.
Willingness to travel often and on relatively short notice.
Exceptional communication skills and experience training and teaching others.
Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy.
Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Responsibilities

Identify and build relationships with stakeholders and partners, including KOLs, clinical and research leaders, academicians, clinicians, medical directors, and other health care providers in assigned regions.
Provide stakeholders with education on disease-state awareness and FMI clinical data, tailoring messages to the audience to support genomic-guided therapy decisions, provider knowledge, and patient care.
Build, develop, and maintain a network of KOLs and key provider relationships.
Educate hematology, oncology, and pathology communities about FMI products through presentations and scientific exchange.
Facilitate FMI’s involvement in national, regional, and local scientific forums, including symposia, tumor boards, and training meetings.
Contribute to scientific messaging for promotional materials.
Develop materials such as slide decks, training materials, white papers, monographs, case report summaries, and clinical synopses.
Maintain Medical Affairs initiatives and interactions by exchanging scientific information with health care providers and KOLs in oncology and pathology settings.
Coordinate with Medical Affairs on scientific advisory boards, KOL management, clinical trials, and publication strategy.
Gather market intelligence on competitor products and products in development.
Develop strategies to create advocates for FMI and its products.
Respond promptly to scientific and genomic inquiries from health care providers.
Assist in identifying investigator-initiated studies, guide them through the approval process, and monitor study progress.
Train and teach others while incorporating FMI medical messaging.
Travel within the assigned territory and to company meetings; travel within the designated region for more than 70% of working time and outside it for up to 5% of working time.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with FMI attendance policies.