Medical Science Liaison – Oncology

Guardant Health

. Provide scientific and technical leadership to build credible relationships with community physicians and KOLs and promote understanding and adoption of diagnostic technologies .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,000 - $199,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates clinical expertise in Oncology and advanced knowledge of the biotechnology, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical industry, with a proven ability to build relationships with community physicians and KOLs. Proficient in presenting scientific content and facilitating collaboration opportunities while maintaining strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Expertise In OncologyAdvanced Knowledge Of BiotechnologyIndependent Presentation ExperienceProficiency In Excel, Word, Power PointAbility To Elicit Clinical Questions

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Hard Skills

Clinical ExpertisePresentation SkillsMolecular Testing KnowledgeProduct Adoption StrategiesData InterpretationResearch SummarizationClinical Product IntroductionScientific LeadershipField Intelligence FacilitationConsensus Building

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Problem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailTime Management SkillsSelf-DirectedFlexibility To ChangeTeamwork EthicHuman Relations SkillsIntrinsic Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

PhDM.D.NP/PAPharm.D.Genetic Counselor

Industry Keywords

OncologyBiotechnologyDiagnosticsPharmaceutical IndustryClinical TrialsKOL EngagementHealth PlansProfessional SocietiesEmerging AbstractsInstitutional Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific and technical leadership to build credible relationships with community physicians and KOLs and promote understanding and adoption of diagnostic technologies
Guide community physicians in interpreting real-world patient test reports
Present scientific content to medical providers and their staff
Identify collaboration opportunities with KOLs for scientific forums, specialty society meetings, and strategic industry medical needs
Summarize and educate key staff about emerging abstracts and publications relevant to molecular testing
Facilitate medical and scientific field intelligence on providers, investigators, tumor types, competitive research, and clinical trial challenges
Elicit product feedback and communicate insights to commercial and research divisions
Prepare and present clinical requests for information related to institutional guidelines or pathways
Build relationships with professional societies and health plans to provide education regarding molecular testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clinical expertise or related experience in Oncology is required
Typically requires a university degree and typically 5 years of related experience; 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD
Terminal degree in a scientific field of study, such as Genetic Counselor, NP/PA, Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or academic equivalent such as Associate Professor position
Experience working with clinicians to build consensus around new products and/or services
Track record of independent presentation at major academic centers or within the community setting resulting in product adoption
Prior experience in the introduction of a novel new clinical product is highly desired
Advanced knowledge of the biotechnology, diagnostics and pharmaceutical industry
Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, and other software skills
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining a strong teamwork ethic
Ability to work on simultaneous tasks, work cross-team and at different levels of the organization
Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, flexible to changes in a dynamic environment
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, time management skills and personal initiative
Exceptional human relations skills
Ability to elicit and answer clinical questions in groups ranging from individuals to larger didactic roundtables and meetings
Extensive travel required up to 3-4 days/overnights per week, approximately 75%
Some weekend work required
Background screening including criminal history is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote/home-based office may be available
Flexible work-life balance through the work model
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs