Director - Molecular Science Liaison
Caris Life Sciences
June 25, 2026
On-site
Oklahoma, United States
Medical Affairs
Position Summary
- Establish and lead a team of Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs). Communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients (physicians, scientists, and other stakeholders) through primarily face-to-face interactions, including with oncology Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
Job Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the MSL team
- Provide recommendations on national staffing plans
- Create and coordinate training/enablement to keep MSLs up to date on company technology
- Track MSL activity and customer interactions
- Ensure MSLs can: act as a conduit between medical community and Caris on products/needs; provide medical/scientific education to the field organization; present clinical data/educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences; attend POA/commercial pitch and onsite relationship meetings; promote CMI to physician sites across the U.S.; support/present at molecular tumor boards; read/understand scientific and technical literature; assist with special projects; train contracted speakers (Speaker’s Bureau) and serve as a field trainer; deliver regional speaking engagements (e.g., tumor boards); 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/cellular biology (or equivalent)
- 3+ years of management experience
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
- Experience in pharmaceuticals/commercial lab environment; field/customer/sales experience
- Creative problem-solving; independent judgment
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Self-starter in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite and Internet use
- Drive for results (service, quality, continuous improvement)
- Strong verbal/written communication; teamwork; customer service focus
Other
- Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel regularly
Required Training
- Job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on job functions
- Establish and lead a team of Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs). Communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients (physicians, scientists, and other stakeholders) through primarily face-to-face interactions, including with oncology Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
Job Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the MSL team
- Provide recommendations on national staffing plans
- Create and coordinate training/enablement to keep MSLs up to date on company technology
- Track MSL activity and customer interactions
- Ensure MSLs can: act as a conduit between medical community and Caris on products/needs; provide medical/scientific education to the field organization; present clinical data/educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences; attend POA/commercial pitch and onsite relationship meetings; promote CMI to physician sites across the U.S.; support/present at molecular tumor boards; read/understand scientific and technical literature; assist with special projects; train contracted speakers (Speaker’s Bureau) and serve as a field trainer; deliver regional speaking engagements (e.g., tumor boards); 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/cellular biology (or equivalent)
- 3+ years of management experience
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
- Experience in pharmaceuticals/commercial lab environment; field/customer/sales experience
- Creative problem-solving; independent judgment
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Self-starter in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite and Internet use
- Drive for results (service, quality, continuous improvement)
- Strong verbal/written communication; teamwork; customer service focus
Other
- Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel regularly
Required Training
- Job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on job functions