Job DescriptionThe Med Science Liaison I position is a field-based scientific and clinical expert role. We are currently looking for an individual to strategically support our portfolio of hereditary testing, companion diagnostics, and all current and future pan-omic testing. The Med Science Liaison I plays a pivotal role in communicating Myriad's scientific advancements to healthcare professionals. The candidate must possess a unique blend of strong business acumen, market awareness, and clinical expertise, serve as a vital conduit of information and collaboration with cross-functional internal stakeholders.
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OverviewMyriad Genetics is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the role of Medical Science Liaison I (MSL) within the Mental Health (MH) Medical Affairs channel.
The MSL position is a field-based scientific and clinical expert role that is essential for: communicating Myriad's scientific advancements to healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs); serving as a trusted advisor and conduit of information; and collaborating cross-functionally.
The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of clinical and scientific expertise, strong business acumen and market awareness, a passion for learning and educating at a high level, robust ability to communicate to diverse audiences, and flexibility and willingness to adapt to evolving business and department needs.
This MSL position requires regular travel (~ 60%) including 2-3 days of travel per week within the assigned territory and occasional weekend travel for conferences or corporate meetings that may be outside of the assigned territory.
Responsibilities- Maintains MSL Expertise.
- Regularly demonstrates expert clinical knowledge of Myriad's portfolio of products and the science behind them.
- Stays current on research and treatment approaches within therapeutic areas of focus by reviewing published literature related to Myriad's portfolio of products.
- Attends scientific conferences to meet business objectives and maintain knowledge of the current state of healthcare within therapeutic areas of focus.
- Continually educates oneself on market issues, trends, competitive landscape, and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business responsibilities.
- Establish, build, maintain, and foster relationships with new and existing key opinion leaders (KOLs), including conducting planned and impromptu meetings/discussions/abstracts/symposia/presentations at conferences.
- Collaborates within the Myriad Medical Affairs community through actively participating in meetings and sharing best practices, learnings, and wins.
- Proactively manages professional growth and development.
- Serves as a Trusted Clinical and Scientific Resource for the Healthcare Community.
- Provides ongoing, up-to-date omnichannel educational presentations to increase awareness of and access to genetic/genomic/pan-omic testing for appropriate patients.
- Answers medical/scientific questions and address other clinically related requests for medical information.
- Assists in understanding and utilizing consistent processes for assessing patients' candidacy for genetic/genomic/pan-omic testing, explains test results, and discusses guidelines relevant for treatment and medical management.
- Supports internal and external research projects through initiatives such as the Myriad Comprehensive Research Registry, Myriad R&D Clinical Development, investigator-initiated studies/trials, implementation surveys, or EMR integration and data sharing agreements.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) related to research, implementation, education, guidelines, and policy development.
- Contributes to Sales Training and Enablement.
- Identifies and prioritizes opportunities for customer engagement and education by collaborating with sales, marketing, and medical leadership.
- Attends sales meetings and partners with sales manager(s) and marketing to present information that facilitates the clinical implementation of Myriad testing, as needed.
- Elevates sales team skillset by delivering education on current clinical practice trends, guideline advancements, and appropriate messaging related to Myriad's products.
- Supports the selection, onboarding, training, and monitoring of Speakers and other Thought Leaders/Advisors/Consultants/KOLs in alignment with business objectives.
- Continually evaluates and adapts engagement tactics and sales partnerships to achieve customer and company goals.
- Understands, supports, and leads the implementation of new business initiatives.
- Completes administrative tasks such as internal database logging related to customer interactions in a timely manner.
Successful MSLs will:- Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge of Myriad's portfolio of products within this MSL role's clinical channel(s).
- Maintain clinical expertise by constantly reading the current research literature, attending conferences, participating in journal clubs and team discussions, and seeking out other learning opportunities.
- Educate to empower healthcare providers on the adoption genetic testing, consistent with current standard of care and guidelines.
- Remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment, identify areas of need and propose solutions, communicate and collaborate successfully diverse groups, and work with an efficiency mindset.
- Deliver relevant scientific education and support to internal and external partners.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare providers and KOLs in a variety of roles within key accounts in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Effectively strategize and prioritize, managing time and needs in a specific geography, based on current corporate and product channel objectives.
- Serve as an active member of the Medical Affairs team, sharing best practices to support and elevate other team members.
Qualifications- Advanced clinical or doctorate level degree required (e.g., MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, GC).
- Clinical experience in behavioral health is strongly preferred.
- Understanding of genetics and genetic testing service delivery models preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication ability.
- Enthusiasm for managing travel 2-3 days per week for field responsibilities and occasional weekends for conferences and other internal meetings.
- Ability to adapt to evolving business needs.
Work Activities- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (> 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)
- Computer and keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
- Driving a personal vehicle and/or rental car and flying across the U.S.
- Entering healthcare facilities and talking to clinicians, staff, and leaders.
- Participating in and leading virtual and in-person meetings.
Physical RequirementsLifting Requirements -light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements -stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, observing, pushing, or pulling, and reaching. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.
