Director - Molecular Science Liaison

Scorpion Therapeutics; Arizona; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

401k match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Director to establish and lead a Molecular Science Liaisons team. You will communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence to physicians, scientists, and KOLs in oncology across the U.S. Travel to engage with external stakeholders is required.

Responsibilities include managing the MSL team, training, tracking activities, and providing strategic input on staffing and field engagement. A Ph.D./M.D. and 3+ years of management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in biological sciences related to pharmacology, cancer biology, or molecular/cellular biology (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the MSL team.
• Provide recommendations on national staffing plans.
• Create and coordinate training to educate on company technology.
• Track MSL activity and customer interactions.
• Support field training for contracted speakers and regional engagements.
• Present clinical data at physician sites and conferences; participate in meetings and sales events.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Ph.D. in biological sciences

M.D. in biological sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 other interested parties) through face-to-face customer discussions, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in oncology.

Job Responsibilities

• Day-to-day team management of the MSL team.
• Provide recommendations on national staffing plans.
• Create and coordinate training/enablement to ensure up-to-date education on company technology.
• Track MSL activity and customer interactions.
• Ensure MSLs can: share product feedback with Caris to support patient care and research; conduct medical/scientific education to increase market awareness; present clinical data at physician sites and/or conferences; attend POA/commercial pitch meetings and onsite relationship meetings; promote CMI to physician sites across the U.S.; support/present at molecular tumor boards; read scientific/technical literature for customer engagement; assist with special projects; support field training for contracted speakers (Speaker's Bureau) and serve as field trainer; conduct regional speaking engagements (roundtables, grand rounds, tumor boards); attend regional/national tradeshows and sales meetings to present relevant data; provide commercial input/review marketing materials for current molecular landscape.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in biological science related to pharmacology, cancer biology, or molecular/cellular biology (or equivalent training/experience).
• 3+ years of management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceuticals or commercial lab space.
• Prior field experience with customers and/or sales organization.
• Creative problem solving; sound judgment; self-motivation; strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet for business use.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service focus.

Other

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly.

Benefits

• Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage options; HSA; FSA; paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays); 401k match and financial planning tools; LTD/STD and voluntary benefits; Employee Assistance Program; pet insurance; legal assistance; tuition assistance.