Medical Science Liaison - Southeast

Relay Therapeutics; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 219,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Relay Therapeutics seeks a Medical Science Liaison to connect our breast cancer science with the oncology community. This field-based role engages oncologists and researchers, supports trials and biomarker testing, and delivers education at hospitals and conferences.

You will stay current on emerging therapies and Relay Tx programs, representing the company at major events, and gathering insights to guide medical strategies. Travel up to 60% is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a clinical field preferred (PharmD/PhD/MD).
• Minimum 5+ years as an MSL or similar in solid tumor oncology.
• Strong knowledge of oncology, clinical research, and biomarkers.
• Exceptional presentation and communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with strong time-management in field roles.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% including overnights.

Responsibilities

• Engage with KOLs and stakeholders to exchange scientific insights on breast cancer.
• Support clinical trials and patient recruitment at trial sites and hospitals.
• Deliver scientific medical education at conferences and centers.
• Stay updated on emerging breast cancer treatments and biomarker testing.
• Represent Relay Tx at major oncology events and investigator meetings.
• Gather field insights to inform clinical and medical strategies.
• Ensure compliant and ethical scientific exchange in all interactions.

Skills

KOL engagement

Scientific presentation

Communication skills

Field-based collaboration

Education

Advanced degree preferred (PharmD/PhD/MD)

Job description

The Opportunity

At Relay Therapeutics, we are on a mission to transform the treatment landscape for

The Opportunity

At Relay Therapeutics, we are on a mission to transform the treatment landscape for breast cancer through precision medicine. As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you’ll play a crucial role in bridging the gap between our science and the oncology community. In this field-based role, you’ll engage with oncologists, clinical researchers, and healthcare professionals to provide scientific insights, support clinical trials, and drive awareness of our investigational therapies.

If you’re committed to advancing breast cancer research and thrive on scientific exchange, we’d love to have you on our team!

Your Role

• Engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) – Build and maintain relationships with oncologists, researchers, and other key stakeholders in your region to exchange scientific insights and discuss the latest advances in breast cancer research.


• Support Clinical Trials & Patient Recruitment – Work closely with trial sites, investigators, and healthcare providers to facilitate patient enrollment, answer medical questions, and troubleshoot site-related challenges.


• Provide Scientific & Medical Education – Deliver presentations and lead discussions on breast cancer, biomarker testing, and Relay Tx’s clinical programs at hospitals, cancer centers, and conferences.


• Stay Ahead of the Science – Continually update your knowledge of emerging breast cancer treatments, competitive therapies, and the evolving landscape of precision medicine.


• Represent Relay Tx at Key Events – Attend and contribute to major oncology conferences, advisory boards, and investigator meetings.


• Gather & Share Field Insights – Capture feedback from healthcare professionals to help inform Relay Tx’s clinical and medical strategies.


• Ensure Compliance & Ethical Exchange – Adhere to industry regulations, company policies, and legal guidelines in all interactions.

Your Background

• Advanced degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD); other relevant clinical backgrounds (NP, PA, RPh) considered with significant experience.


• 5+ years in an MSL or similar field-based role, ideally in solid tumor oncology with a strong focus on breast cancer.


• Deep understanding of oncology, clinical research, and biomarker testing.


• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to tailor scientific discussions to different audiences.


• Self-motivated and able to manage your schedule effectively in a field-based role.


• Comfortable traveling up to 60%, including overnight stays for site visits, conferences, and team meetings.

Estimated Salary Range

[$219,000 - $260,000]

The range provided above is based on what we believe to be a reasonable estimate for this job at the time of posting. Actual base salary will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate’s education, experience, skills and location.

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About Relay Therapeutics

Relay Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision medicines company transforming the drug discovery process with the goal of bringing life-changing therapies to patients. Built on unparalleled insights into protein motion and how this dynamic behavior relates to protein function, we aim to effectively drug protein targets that have previously been intractable, with an initial focus on enhancing small molecule therapeutic discovery in targeted oncology. Our Dynamo platform integrates an array of leading-edge experimental and computational approaches to provide a differentiated understanding of protein structure and motion to drug these targets. We have built a world-class team of leading experts from each of these disciplines, and they are driven by a deep collaboration at every step of our drug discovery process.

Our team is equal parts fearless and relentless, with a shared passion for working collaboratively in intellectually stimulating environments. If you’re excited by the challenge of putting protein motion at the heart of drug discovery and passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, join us!