Director - Molecular Science Liaison

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA / FSA

Paid time off

401k match

LTD/STD

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Legal Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences seeks a senior leader to establish and head a Molecular Science Liaison team that communicates the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence to external clients, primarily through face-to-face interactions with oncology KOLs.

The role manages day-to-day MSL operations, develops staffing and training plans, and tracks activities while representing Caris science at meetings and conferences across the United States.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the MSL team.
• Recommend national staffing plans.
• Create and coordinate MSL training and enablement plans to ensure up-to-date technology education.
• Track MSL activity and customer interactions.
• Serve as an information/feedback conduit between the medical community and Caris Life Sciences to support products, patient care needs, research, clinical trial activities, and therapeutic approaches.
• Conduct medical/scientific education for the field organization to increase presence and market awareness.
• Present clinical data and educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences (regionally or nationally).
• Attend POA/commercial pitch meetings and onsite relationship meetings.
• Promote CMI to physician sites across the United States.
• Support/present at molecular tumor board meetings.
• Stay current on scientific/technical literature for customer engagement.
• Assist with related duties/special projects; support speaker bureau field training.
• Act as a field trainer for an assigned region.
• Deliver regional speaking engagements; attend select regional/national tradeshows and sales meetings.
• Provide commercial input/review of marketing materials.

Skills

Commercial experience

Field sales experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Ph.D. or MD in biological sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

• Establish and lead a team of Molecular Science Liaisons (MSLs) who communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients (physicians, scientists, and others), primarily via face-to-face interactions with oncology KOLs.

Job Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the MSL team.
• Recommend national staffing plans.
• Create and coordinate MSL training and enablement plans to ensure up-to-date technology education.
• Track MSL activity and customer interactions.
• Serve as an information/feedback conduit between the medical community and Caris Life Sciences to support products, patient care needs, research, clinical trial activities, and therapeutic approaches.
• Conduct medical/scientific education for the field organization to increase presence and market awareness.
• Present clinical data and educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences (regionally or nationally).
• Attend POA/commercial pitch meetings and onsite relationship meetings.
• Promote CMI to physician sites across the United States.
• Support/present at molecular tumor board meetings.
• Stay current on scientific/technical literature for customer engagement.
• Assist with related duties/special projects; support speaker bureau field training.
• Act as a field trainer for an assigned region.
• Deliver regional speaking engagements; attend select regional/national tradeshows and sales meetings.
• Provide commercial input/review of marketing materials.

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

• Prior commercial experience (e.g., pharmaceuticals/commercial lab) and/or field customer/sales experience.
• Creative problem-solving; independence and sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills; self-starter in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet.

Required Training / Other

• Job-specific safety and compliance training as assigned.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision; Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account; paid time off; 401k match; LTD/STD; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Legal Assistance; Tuition Assistance.