Director - Molecular Science Liaison
Caris Life Sciences
August 29, 2026
On-site
Arkansas, United States
Medical Affairs
Position Summary
- Establish and lead a team of Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs) who communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients (e.g., physicians, scientists, KOLs) primarily through face-to-face discussions.
Job Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the MSL team.
- Recommend national staffing plans.
- Create and coordinate MSL training and enablement to ensure current education on company technology.
- Track MSL activity and customer interactions.
- Ensure MSLs: act as an information/feedback conduit between the medical community and Caris Life Sciences; conduct medical/scientific education for field organization; present clinical data/educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences; promote CMI to physician sites in the U.S.; support and present at molecular tumor boards; read/understand scientific and technical literature; assist with related duties/special projects; support field training for contracted speakers (Speaker’s Bureau); serve as regional field trainer.
- Participate in regional/national speaking engagements, select trade shows, and sales meetings; provide commercial input/review of marketing materials.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. or M.D. in a biological science (pharmacology, cancer biology, or molecular/cellular biology) or equivalent.
- 3+ years of management experience.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- Commercial (pharma/commercial lab) experience; prior customer/sales experience.
- Creative problem-solving, independent judgment.
- Self-motivated; strong interpersonal skills; self-starter in deadline-driven environments.
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite and Internet.
- Drive for results (service/quality/continuous improvement); strong verbal/written communication; teamwork; customer-service focus.
Other
- All job-specific, safety, and compliance training as assigned.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly.
- Establish and lead a team of Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs) who communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients (e.g., physicians, scientists, KOLs) primarily through face-to-face discussions.
Job Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the MSL team.
- Recommend national staffing plans.
- Create and coordinate MSL training and enablement to ensure current education on company technology.
- Track MSL activity and customer interactions.
- Ensure MSLs: act as an information/feedback conduit between the medical community and Caris Life Sciences; conduct medical/scientific education for field organization; present clinical data/educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences; promote CMI to physician sites in the U.S.; support and present at molecular tumor boards; read/understand scientific and technical literature; assist with related duties/special projects; support field training for contracted speakers (Speaker’s Bureau); serve as regional field trainer.
- Participate in regional/national speaking engagements, select trade shows, and sales meetings; provide commercial input/review of marketing materials.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. or M.D. in a biological science (pharmacology, cancer biology, or molecular/cellular biology) or equivalent.
- 3+ years of management experience.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- Commercial (pharma/commercial lab) experience; prior customer/sales experience.
- Creative problem-solving, independent judgment.
- Self-motivated; strong interpersonal skills; self-starter in deadline-driven environments.
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite and Internet.
- Drive for results (service/quality/continuous improvement); strong verbal/written communication; teamwork; customer-service focus.
Other
- All job-specific, safety, and compliance training as assigned.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly.