Area Vice President - Molecular Science Liaison (Northeast)

Role Summary

Area Vice President of Molecular Science Liaisons (Northeast) will establish and lead a team of Directors and Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs) to communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence to external clients, such as physicians, scientists, and other stakeholders. This communication primarily involves face-to-face discussions with customers, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in oncology. The AVP reports to the Vice President of Molecular Science Liaisons.

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 up-to-date information and education regarding the company’s technology.
• Tracking of MSL 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 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, 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 to maintain knowledge of the therapeutic oncology field for customer engagement.
• Assist 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 the assigned region to provide an extension of the Director of Training.
• Regional speaking engagements (Roundtables, Grand Rounds, Tumor Boards, etc.) with physicians to broaden CMI understanding clinically.
• Attend select regional and national tradeshows and participate in sales meetings to present 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: Prior field experience working with customers and sales organizations.

Skills

• Leadership and people management.
• Medical education and scientific/medical communication.
• Presentation and public speaking to physician sites and conferences.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply scientific and technical literature in oncology.
• Training and enablement planning for field teams.
• Collaborative work with Sales, POA, and Marketing.
• Adaptability to regional and national engagement strategies.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Demands: May be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.
• Travel: Frequent travel throughout an assigned geography (up to 80% travel).
• Other: May be required to work holidays/weekends.