Medical Science Liaison

MSLs are energized by providing clear solutions to physicians and patients for currently unmet diagnostic and clinical needs.  They can assimilate and distill large amounts of complex scientific and clinical information into easy to digest format.  Concise, clear, and compliant communication is a must.  MSLs have a deep understanding of clinical research and the publication process and provide critical support to KOLs engaged in investigator-initiated studies.  MSLs support the development of multi-channel educational activities and tools throughout the product lifecycle, such as speaker programs, educational materials, conference coverage, and online educational events.

Terminal scientific and/or clinical degree – Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D., and D.O.

Deep understanding of the peer-review publication process.

Advanced understanding of the genetic basis for disease and modern genomic techniques is critical for success in this role.

Prior experience as an MSL in introducing and supporting novel diagnostic assays is desired.

Overall solid written and verbal communication skills to convey complex study results to audiences with varying degrees of scientific/clinical knowledge.

A Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at Veracyte is a  genomic and disease state expert who provides clinical and product education to external Health Care Providers (HCP) to drive understanding and adoption of the company’s molecular test for breast cancer.  They are recognized experts and trusted partners, serving as the primary scientific and clinical resource to external and internal stakeholders.  MSLs support the development of multi-channel educational activities and tools throughout the product lifecycle, such as speaker programs, educational materials, conference coverage, and online educational events.   An essential responsibility for this position will be to stimulate investigator-initiated studies utilizing Veracyte’s Prosigna Breast Cancer test and work closely with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) through study completion.

The MSL is a field-based member of the medical affairs department, working closely with sales and marketing team members.

This is a full-time position with approximately 80% of time devoted to HCPs-facing activities (in-person or virtually), partly at the request of the sales team and partly by proactively reaching out to KOLs.  MSLs will spend 20% of their time on internal collaborations across marketing, sales, and medical affairs departments.  This role requires at least 60% travel, providing education to key HCPs and support to field team members in the central United States.

Proactively identify, develop, and maintain strong relationships with academic and community physicians by promoting understanding and adoption of Veracyte’s Prosigna Breast Cancer test.

Identify KOLs, stimulate investigator-initiated studies, and support through study completion and article publication.

Provide tailored presentations to external HCPs at the request of sales team members.