Molecular Science Liaison - Los Angeles, CA

Role Summary

The Molecular Science Liaisons communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients, including physicians and scientists, primarily through face-to-face discussions with customers such as Key Opinion Leaders in oncology. This role involves frequent travel within an assigned region (approximately 80%), reading and synthesizing scientific literature, and attending relevant conferences to keep Caris’ knowledge base current for targeted customers.

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.
• Present clinical data and educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences within an assigned region or nationally, as required by Sales and Marketing.
• Promote CMI to physician sites across Europe, as required by Sales and Marketing.
• Read and understand the scientific and technical literature in order to maintain knowledge of the therapeutic oncology field for customer engagement.
• Assist with other related duties and special projects as required by sales and marketing.
• Assist in field training contracted speakers as part of the Caris Speaker’s 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

• Required: M.D. or Ph.D. in a biological science related to pharmacology, cancer biology, or molecular and cellular biology or equivalent training and experience.
• Preferred: Prior experience in a commercial atmosphere such as Pharmaceuticals or Commercial Lab space; strong background in Molecular Oncology.

Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific literature for diverse audiences.
• Travel readiness and ability to manage multiple regional engagements.

Education

• Not specified beyond the required Ph.D./M.D. qualification.