(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Heartland

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) - Oncology

Employment Type: Full time

Location Type: Field-based (Heartland territory: MO and IN regions of the US)

Position Overview:

Tempus is seeking a high-performing and experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) to support the commercial and educational objectives of the company. This field-based role requires a strong clinical and scientific background in oncology and genomic testing. The MSL will be responsible for educating healthcare providers about Tempus assays and technologies, leveraging the company's proprietary platform that connects real-world evidence to deliver actionable insights for physicians.

Responsibilities:

• Commercial and Educational Support: Function as a sales and commercial team support and a regional expert for Tempus oncology assays.
• KOL Engagement: Promote the exchange of clinical, scientific, and technical information with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other physicians in the field of oncology.
• Healthcare Provider Education: Facilitate education for a broader healthcare provider community within the region (KOLs, community physicians, medical directors, and other HCPs) regarding Tempus oncology products. This includes proactive and reactive communication of scientific data through in-person or virtual presentations.
• Internal Scientific Education: Provide scientific education for internal stakeholders in collaboration with the Learning & Development team.
• Conference Participation: Attend conferences and other key meetings, providing comprehensive meeting synopses and summaries of high-impact abstracts, posters, and oral presentations.
• Market Intelligence: Continuously update internal stakeholders on relevant medical and scientific knowledge and proactively share market intelligence.

Required Skills:

• Fundamental understanding of molecular oncology and related patient management algorithms.
• Existing KOL relationships in the field of oncology.
• Working knowledge of genomic laboratory-developed testing (LDT).
• Familiarity with CLIA’88’, CAP, and Sunshine Act (2013).
• Public speaking skills and the ability to effectively communicate relevant scientific topics and concepts.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong inter- and intradepartmental management skills.
• Ability to educate and train.
• Self-starter with an ownership mindset, capable of working and delivering on tight timelines.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSN, BSN).
• Experience:
  • Basic understanding of oncology required.
  • Basic understanding of molecular testing strongly preferred.
  • Preferred: 1+ years of MSL experience in diagnostics, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries.

Company Information:

Tempus is driven by a passion for precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry. Our proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Tempus is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.