Area Vice President - Molecular Science Liaison (Northeast)

Role Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Molecular Science Liaisons, the primary role of the AVP of Molecular Science Liaisons is to establish and lead a team of Directors and Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs). MSLs are responsible for communicating the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients, such as physicians, scientists and other interested parties. This communication primarily involves face-to-face discussions with customers, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the field of oncology.

Responsibilities

• As AVP, this individual will be responsible for management activities such as, but not limited to:
  • 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‚Äôs technology.
  • Tracking of MSLs activities and customer interactions.

• As AVP, this individual will perform management duties to ensure that each MSL can successfully perform the following responsibilities:
  • 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‚Äôs 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

• 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.
• 3+ years of management experience in Medical Affairs or managing MSLs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 preferred.

Physical Demands

• Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and the use of standard office equipment.

Training

• All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Other

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