Sr Medical Science Liaison

Date PostedJune 10, 2026LocationNortheastern DivisionCompanyLabcorpSalary$180k - $210kTypeSenior Level

Job Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a field-based scientific expert for Labcorp Oncology, focusing on precision oncology diagnostic solutions. This role is responsible for building strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and providing evidence-based scientific exchange. Additionally, the MSL gathers field insights to inform clinical and commercial decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with KOLs and healthcare institutions
  • Deliver scientific/medical education and clinical data presentations
  • Provide internal cross-functional subject matter expertise
  • Lead Clinical Advisory Boards
  • Support scientific evidence generation and manuscript development

Required Skills

  • PhD or PharmD
  • 3+ years MSL experience
  • Oncology/Precision Oncology expertise
  • Cancer genomics and biomarker knowledge
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Job Details

Position Summary: The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert for Labcorp Oncology, dedicated to advancing the clinical understanding and appropriate use of tissue- and liquid-based diagnostic solutions in precision oncology. This role builds strong, trusted relationships with key external experts; delivers impactful, evidence-based scientific exchange; and gathers strategic field insights that inform medical, clinical, and commercial decision-making across the organization. Job Responsibilities: - Establish and maintain strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, community oncology practices, and health and hospital systems to enhance awareness of the company's diagnostic solutions. - Develop, update, and deliver scientific and medical education to healthcare professionals and stakeholders, ensuring accurate and effective communication of emerging scientific evidence and clinical utility. - Lead and coordinate scientific engagement at academic and professional forums, including national and regional congresses, symposia, grand rounds, and continuing medical education (CME) programs. - Serve as a subject matter expert for internal cross-functional partners by providing insights on clinical utility, biomarker strategies, competitive landscape, and evolving standards of care. - Provide regular scientific updates and educational briefings to internal stakeholders through internal presentations and cross-functional meetings. - Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for strategic KOL engagement, including educational initiatives, clinical research collaborations, and outreach to healthcare systems. - Serve as Medical Affairs lead for Clinical Advisory Boards, including strategic planning, scientific agenda development, and facilitation of expert discussions. - Identify opportunities to generate meaningful scientific insights through engagements with KOLs, focus groups, and advisory interactions. - Maintain deep scientific expertise in oncology care pathways, including cancer patient-management algorithms, molecular testing strategies, and the clinical utility of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) and biomarker-driven diagnostics. - Respond to complex medical and scientific inquiries from healthcare providers and internal stakeholders in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner. - Support generation and dissemination of scientific evidence, including collaboration on research initiatives, abstract development, and manuscript preparation. - Capture and communicate voice-of-customer (VOC) insights from the field to inform medical strategy, product development, and cross-functional decision-making. - Travel extensively within the assigned territory, with additional travel to national meetings and meetings as required (75%). Minimum Qualifications: - 3 or more years of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) experience in biotechnology, diagnostics, or the pharmaceutical industry with PhD or PharmD. Preferred Qualifications: - 5 or more years of work experience as a Medical Science Liaison in a diagnostic, biotech, pharmaceutical, or other life sciences company. - PhD, PharmD in oncology, or precision oncology. Additional Job Standards: - Demonstrated success in building champions of company's products. - Applies advanced knowledge of the biotechnology, diagnostics and pharmaceutical industry to advance the medical and scientific objectives of our company. - Subject matter expertise in cancer genomics. Knowledge of biomarker/therapeutic development. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, time-management skills, and personal initiative. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). - Demonstrated ability to work independently in a home-based environment and manage multiple priorities. - Strong teamwork orientation. - Self-directed, highly motivated, and adaptable within a dynamic, evolving environment.