Sr Medical Science Liaison
Job Summary
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) acts as a field-based scientific expert for Labcorp Oncology, focusing on precision oncology diagnostic solutions. The role involves building strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and providing evidence-based scientific exchange to support clinical decision-making. Additionally, the MSL serves as an internal subject matter expert to align cross-functional teams with emerging scientific evidence and oncology care standards.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strategic KOL relationships
- Deliver medical education and clinical presentations
- Serve as internal oncology subject matter expert
- Lead Clinical Advisory Boards
- Capture and report field-based scientific insights
Required Skills
- PhD or PharmD
- 3+ years MSL experience
- Expertise in cancer genomics and precision oncology
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Independent project management 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 (e.g., slide decks, abstracts, manuscripts, and clinical data presentations) to healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
- 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 (e.g., commercial, market access, clinical development, and marketing teams) 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 and clinical research collaborations.
- 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 for peer-reviewed journals.
- 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.
- PhD or PharmD.
Additional Job Standards:
- Demonstrated success in building champions of company's products.
- Applies advanced knowledge of the biotechnology, diagnostics and pharmaceutical industry.
- Subject matter expertise in cancer genomics and 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.