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Area Vice President - Molecular Science Liaison (Northeast)

Caris Life Sciences
Full-time
Remote friendly (Vermont, United States)
United States
Medical Affairs

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Role Summary

Area Vice President - Molecular Science Liaison (Northeast) leads a team of Directors and Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs) to communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients, including physicians and scientists, primarily through face-to-face discussions with customers and Key Opinion Leaders in oncology.

Responsibilities

  • Day to day team management of the MSL team and providing recommendations on national staffing plans.
  • Creation and coordination of training and enablement plans to ensure MSLs have up-to-date information on the companyโ€šร„รดs technology.
  • Tracking of MSL activities and customer interactions.
  • Act as a conduit of information between the medical community and Caris Life Sciences regarding products and needs to enhance patient care, research, trials, and therapeutic approaches.
  • Conduct medical and scientific education and support to increase Caris Life Sciences presence and market awareness.
  • Present clinical data and educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences regionally or nationally as required.
  • Attend POA/Commercial pitch meetings and other 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 scientific literature to maintain knowledge of the therapeutic oncology field for customer engagement.
  • Assist with related duties and special projects as required by sales, POA, and marketing.
  • Assist in field training contracted speakers as part of the Caris Speakerโ€šร„รดs Bureau.
  • Function as a field trainer to extend the Director of Training in the assigned region.
  • Lead regional speaking engagements with physicians to broaden CMI understanding clinically.
  • Attend regional and national tradeshows and participate in sales meetings to present data and educate clients.
  • Provide commercial input/review of marketing material to reflect the current molecular landscape.

Qualifications

  • Required: Doctoral degree (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 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general internet use for business.
  • Preferred: Prior commercial experience in the pharmaceutical or diagnostic industry or other relevant health-related science field.
  • Preferred: Prior field experience working with customers and sales organizations.

Skills

  • Scientific communication and education delivery to medical professionals.
  • Strategic leadership and team management.
  • Ability to interpret and present clinical data and literature.
  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship-building across healthcare settings.
  • Project management and training program development.

Education

  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D./D.O., PharmD) in a relevant health-related field.

Additional Requirements

  • May be required to work holidays/weekends.
  • Role will involve frequent travel throughout an assigned geography (up to 80% travel).