Role Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of Molecular Science Liaisons, the AVP of Molecular Science Liaisons will establish and lead a team of Directors and Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs). MSLs communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients, including physicians, scientists, and other stakeholders, primarily through face-to-face discussions with customers such as KOLs in oncology.
Responsibilities
- Manage the MSL team on a day-to-day basis and provide recommendations on national staffing plans
- Create and coordinate training and enablement plans to ensure MSLs have up-to-date information on the company's technology
- Track MSL activities and customer interactions
- Serve as a conduit of information between the medical community and Caris Life Sciences to enhance patient care, research, clinical trials, and therapeutic approaches
- Conduct medical and scientific education to increase Caris presence and market awareness
- Present clinical data and educational materials to physician sites and conferences within an assigned region or nationally
- Attend POA/Commercial meetings and other relationship development onsite meetings
- Promote CMI to physician sites across the United States as required by Sales, POA, and Marketing
- Support and present at molecular tumor board meetings
- Stay current with scientific and technical literature in oncology for customer engagement
- Assist with related duties and special projects for sales, POA, and marketing
- Assist in field training contracted speakers as part of the Caris SpeakerβΓΓ΄s Bureau and act as a field trainer
- Conduct regional speaking engagements with physicians to broaden CMI understanding
- Participate in regional and national tradeshows and sales meetings to present data and educate clients
- Provide commercial input/review of marketing materials to reflect current molecular landscape
Qualifications
- Required: Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D./D.O., PharmD) in a health-related biological science aligned with pharmacology, oncology, or molecular/cellular biology
- Required: 3+ years of management experience in Medical Affairs or managing MSLs
- Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general internet literacy
- Preferred: Prior commercial experience in pharmaceutical or diagnostic industries or related health sciences
- Preferred: Prior field experience with customers and sales organizations
Physical Demands
- May require lifting of routine office supplies and use of standard office equipment
Additional Requirements
- May be required to work holidays/weekends
- Role involves frequent travel within an assigned geography (up to 80% travel)