Director - Molecular Science Liaison
Caris Life Sciences
June 25, 2026
On-site
Louisiana, United States
Medical Affairs
Position Summary
- The Director - Molecular Science Liaisons will establish and lead a team of Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs). MSLs communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients (physicians, scientists, and others) primarily through face-to-face discussions, including with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in oncology.
Job Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the MSL team.
- Provide recommendations on national staffing plans.
- Create and coordinate training and enablement to keep MSLs up to date on company technology.
- Track MSL activity and customer interactions.
- Act as a conduit between the medical community and Caris Life Sciences (products, medical community needs to enhance patient care, research developments, clinical trials, and therapeutic approaches).
- Conduct medical/scientific education to support field organization and increase presence/market awareness.
- Present clinical data and educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences (regionally or nationally).
- Attend POA/Commercial pitch meetings and other onsite relationship meetings.
- Promote CMI to physician sites across the U.S.
- Support and present at molecular tumor board meetings.
- Read/understand scientific and technical literature for customer engagement.
- Assist with related duties/special projects; support field training for contracted speakers (Caris Speaker’s Bureau) and serve as a field trainer for the assigned region.
- Conduct regional speaking engagements and attend select regional/national tradeshows and sales meetings; provide commercial input/review of marketing materials.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. or M.D. in a biological science related to pharmacology, cancer biology, or molecular and cellular biology (or equivalent training/experience).
- 3+ years of management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior commercial experience (pharmaceuticals or commercial lab).
- Prior field experience with customers and/or sales organization.
- Ability to think creatively; independence of thought and sound judgment.
- Self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills; self-starter in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet for business use.
- Drive for Results (service, quality, continuous improvement); strong verbal/written communication; teamwork; customer service focus.
Required Training
- Complete all job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on job functions.
Other
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly.
Conditions of Employment / Application Instructions
- Pre-employment process: criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (for certain positions), and reference verification.
- The Director - Molecular Science Liaisons will establish and lead a team of Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs). MSLs communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients (physicians, scientists, and others) primarily through face-to-face discussions, including with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in oncology.
Job Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the MSL team.
- Provide recommendations on national staffing plans.
- Create and coordinate training and enablement to keep MSLs up to date on company technology.
- Track MSL activity and customer interactions.
- Act as a conduit between the medical community and Caris Life Sciences (products, medical community needs to enhance patient care, research developments, clinical trials, and therapeutic approaches).
- Conduct medical/scientific education to support field organization and increase presence/market awareness.
- Present clinical data and educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences (regionally or nationally).
- Attend POA/Commercial pitch meetings and other onsite relationship meetings.
- Promote CMI to physician sites across the U.S.
- Support and present at molecular tumor board meetings.
- Read/understand scientific and technical literature for customer engagement.
- Assist with related duties/special projects; support field training for contracted speakers (Caris Speaker’s Bureau) and serve as a field trainer for the assigned region.
- Conduct regional speaking engagements and attend select regional/national tradeshows and sales meetings; provide commercial input/review of marketing materials.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. or M.D. in a biological science related to pharmacology, cancer biology, or molecular and cellular biology (or equivalent training/experience).
- 3+ years of management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior commercial experience (pharmaceuticals or commercial lab).
- Prior field experience with customers and/or sales organization.
- Ability to think creatively; independence of thought and sound judgment.
- Self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills; self-starter in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet for business use.
- Drive for Results (service, quality, continuous improvement); strong verbal/written communication; teamwork; customer service focus.
Required Training
- Complete all job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on job functions.
Other
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly.
Conditions of Employment / Application Instructions
- Pre-employment process: criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (for certain positions), and reference verification.