Medical Science Liaison

BioTalent; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oncology diagnostics organization is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support an oncology diagnostics portfolio with a focus on breast cancer. The candidate will facilitate scientific exchanges with oncologists, present technical data, and support education for sales teams. A PhD in life sciences is required, along with oncology-focused experience. This full-time, associate-level role involves extensive travel within the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• PhD required in life sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• 1–3 years of clinical, medical, or scientific experience preferred.
• True oncology focused background with hands-on cancer research or clinical exposure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate scientific exchange with Medical Oncologists and KOLs.
• Present data at Tumor Boards and Grand Rounds.
• Communicate evidence behind oncology diagnostic assays.
• Support sales and marketing teams with education.
• Gather field insights and respond to scientific inquiries.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Oncology knowledge

Scientific knowledge

Education

PhD in life sciences or related discipline

Job description

This range is provided by BioTalent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Position Summary

A leading oncology diagnostics organization is seeking a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to serve as a scientific and clinical expert supporting an oncology diagnostics portfolio with a primary focus on breast cancer. This is a high-visibility, highly collaborative role working closely with oncology sales teams and clinical stakeholders across large territories.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate scientific and clinical exchange with Medical Oncologists, APPs (NPs/PAs), and KOLs through in-person and virtual interactions
• Present technical and clinical data at Tumor Boards, Grand Rounds, roundtables, and regional programs
• Communicate the chemistry, clinical utility, and supporting evidence behind oncology diagnostic assays
• Partner closely with sales, marketing, and internal scientific teams to support education, speaker training, and material review
• Identify and recommend participants for advisory boards and medical education initiatives
• Participate in regional strategy and commercial planning meetings
• Gather field insights and relay scientific feedback internally
• Triage and respond to clinical and scientific inquiries from the field
• Maintain scientific and clinical expertise through conferences, literature review, and collaboration with internal experts
• Travel extensively within the assigned territory (~75%)

Requirements

• PhD required in life sciences or related scientific discipline
• Postdoctoral training preferred
• 1–3 years of clinical, medical, or scientific experience within medical device / diagnostics / biotech
• True oncology focused background
• Hands-on cancer research or clinical exposure (not coursework-only)
• Preference for training under physician-scientists

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Science

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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