Area Vice President - Molecular Science Liaison (Northeast)

Role Summary

Area Vice President - Molecular Science Liaisons (Northeast) leads a team of Directors and Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs) and directs the communication of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) value to external clients, including physicians, scientists, and other stakeholders, primarily through face-to-face discussions with key opinion leaders in oncology. The AVP reports to the Vice President of Molecular Science Liaisons and is responsible for establishing and guiding the team’s strategy, training, and field engagement to advance Caris Life Sciences’ oncology initiatives in the Northeast region.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day team management of the MSL team.
• Providing recommendations on national staffing plans.
• Creation and coordination of the training and enablement plan to ensure MSLs have the most up-to-date information and education regarding the company’s technology.
• Tracking of MSLs activities and customer interactions.
• Act as a conduit of information/feedback between the medical community and Caris Life Sciences regarding current products and the needs of the medical community to enhance patient care, new research developments, clinical trial activities and therapeutic approaches.
• Conduct medical and scientific education and support for the field organization in an effort to increase Caris Life Sciences presence and market awareness.
• Present clinical data and educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences within an assigned region or nationally, as required by Sales, Caris Precision Oncology Alliance (POA) Team, and Marketing.
• Attend POA/Commercial pitch meetings and other important relationship development onsite meetings.
• Promote CMI to physician sites across the United States, as required by Sales, POA, and Marketing initiatives.
• Support and present at molecular tumor board meetings.
• Read and understand the scientific and technical literature in order to maintain knowledge of the therapeutic oncology field for customer engagement.
• Assists with other related duties and special projects as required by sales, POA, and marketing.
• Assist in field training contracted speakers as part of the Caris Speaker’s Bureau.
• Function as a field trainer of assigned region to provide an extension of our Director of Training.
• Regional speaking engagements (Roundtables, Grand Rounds, Tumor Boards, etc.) with physicians to broaden CMI understanding clinically.
• Attend select regional tradeshows, national tradeshows and participate in sales meetings to present relevant data necessary to promote CMI and educate clients in the marketplace.
• Commercial input/review of marketing material to reflect current molecular landscape.

Qualifications

• Required: Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D./D.O., PharmD) in a health-related biological science related to pharmacology, oncology, or molecular and cellular biology.
• Required: 3+ years of management experience in Medical Affairs or managing MSLs.
• Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.
• Preferred: Prior commercial experience in the pharmaceutical or diagnostic industry or other relevant health-related science field preferred.
• Preferred: Prior field experience working with customers and sales organizations preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Demands: Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.
• Travel: Role will involve frequent travel throughout an assigned geography (up to 80% travel).