Medical Science Liaison, Somatic Oncology

🕒 March 26

🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $126.9k - $152.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Myriad Genetics

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1991

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare Insurance

Myriad Genetics is a pioneer in the field of genetic testing and precision medicine, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company provides a wide range of genetic tests that help assess cancer risks, guide cancer treatment, inform prenatal care, and manage mental health conditions. Myriad Genetics aims to deliver life-changing insights through genetic testing, allowing healthcare providers and patients to make informed decisions to improve outcomes. Their offerings include tests for hereditary cancer risk, fetal sex prediction, chromosome conditions, and genetic diseases, leveraging over 30 years of expertise in genomics and personalized healthcare.

📋 Description

• Demonstrating deep knowledge of Myriad’s liquid and tumor profiling portfolio, including biomarkers, targeted therapies, immuno-oncology, therapy selection pathways, tumor biology, and NGS‑based testing. • Staying current on emerging clinical data, guidelines (NCCN, ASCO, ESMO), competitive trends, and evolving precision oncology treatment standards. • Attending and representing Myriad at national and regional medical conferences for scientific engagement and insight reporting. • Building and maintaining relationships with regional and national KOLs in oncology, molecular pathology, and related specialties. • Contributing to the Somatic Medical Affairs team through collaboration, best‑practice sharing, and training. • Continually advances and grows with market issues, trends, monitors the competitive landscape, and product knowledge specific to key therapeutic areas. • Responding to scientific and medical inquiries on somatic testing, assay selection, biomarker interpretation, therapy alignment, and clinical utility. • Delivering clinical and scientific education (virtual and in‑person) to oncologists, surgeons, molecular pathologists, APPs, health systems, tumor boards, and professional societies. • Providing guidance on interpreting complex NGS reports and integrating results into treatment decisions. • Increasing awareness of Myriad’s somatic test portfolio, enhancing appropriate utilization, and supporting evidence‑based precision oncology. • Identifying opportunities for scientific engagement, educational support, and clinical collaboration within the territory. • Communicating clinical landscape insights to Medical Affairs leadership to inform strategy, product evolution, and evidence generation. • Participating in advisory boards, expert panels, KOL roundtables, publication planning discussions, and PLR (Promotional Literature Review) activities as appropriate. • Partnering with cross‑functional teams (Medical, R&D, Marketing, Market Access, Training) on clinical content development and internal scientific training. • Supporting scientific review, interpretation, and development of clinical messaging for new data, assays, or product updates. • Attending sales meetings and partnering with area sales manager and marketing to facilitate and/or present information, as needed.

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required: PharmD, PhD, MS/Genetic Counseling, NP/PA, MD, or related field. • Strong background in oncology, molecular diagnostics, and precision medicine; prior somatic/NGS experience strongly preferred. • 3+ years of clinical, industry, research, or MSL experience preferred. • Understanding of biomarkers, targeted therapy pathways, molecular profiling, resistance mechanisms, and oncology guidelines. • Ability to interpret and clearly communicate complex molecular data. • Demonstrated experience of engaging clinicians, KOLs, and academic groups. • Excellent presentation, communication, and scientific storytelling skills. • Willing and able to travel. Typical travel is expected to be at 50-60%, however may be up to 80% at times depending on territory/needs. Travel will include occasional weekends for conferences/meetings and must be willing to undergo territory changes as deemed appropriate by Myriad. • Effectively manage travel and maintain expenses within appropriate budget.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Remote work options