Medical Science Liaison (Germline Oncology, Northwest Territory)

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Oncology, Germline
Geography: Position Based: Northwest US, territory includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
Montana, Northern California (San Francisco, Sacramento), Nevada

Description:
Myriad Genetics is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support our oncology
portfolio with a primary focus on hereditary cancer (germline) testing across the cancer
center settings, including medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, and
cancer genetics clinics. This is a field-based scientific and clinical expert role within
Medical Affairs. The MSL serves as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals
and key opinion leaders (KOLs), facilitating high quality scientific exchange and bringing
actionable insights back to the organization.

The MSL will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, scientific acumen, and business
awareness while collaborating cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial Sales
and Marketing, Product, and Training teams. This role reports to the Germline Oncology
MSL Manager within Medical Affairs.

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific and Clinical Expertise:

• Maintain deep expertise in Myriad’s oncology germline testing portfolio and relevant
  areas of oncology, genetics, and genomics.
• Stay current on emerging data, guidelines, clinical practice trends, and the
  competitive landscape impacting hereditary cancer testing.
• Represent Myriad at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and educational forums
  to gather insights and support Medical Affairs objectives.
• Actively contribute to the Myriad Medical Affairs community through best-practice
  sharing and collaboration.

External Engagement and Education:

• Serve as a scientific and clinical resource to healthcare professionals by responding
  to medical inquiries, explaining test results, and discussing clinical utility and
  guideline-based care.
• Deliver high-quality scientific and educational presentations to academic and
  community clinicians. 
• Build and sustain strong relationships with local, regional, and national KOLs
  through scientific exchange and collaboration.
• Support customer research requests through appropriate internal channels.

Strategic, Cross-Functional, and Medical Affairs Leadership

• Identify and prioritize opportunities for scientific engagement, education, and
  insight generation within the territory.
• Provide field-based insights to Medical Affairs, Product, Marketing, and Training
  teams to inform strategy, education, and product development.
• Collaborate compliantly with sales partners to support customer education and
  engagement.
• Support speaker trainings, advisory boards, and thought leader meetings aligned
  with Medical Affairs objectives.
• Serve as a medical lead or core contributor for Medical Affairs initiatives, including
  clinical education webinars, scientific symposia, guideline-related activities (e.g.,
  NCCN engagement), and registry or real-world evidence programs.
• Act as the Medical Affairs liaison to cross-functional teams to ensure scientific rigor,
  clinical relevance, and compliant execution of initiatives.
• Participate in internal meetings and training to support alignment and execution of
  oncology initiatives.
   

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree required in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline: (e.g., Master
  of Science, Certified Genetic Counselor; Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse
  Practitioner, Physician Assistant; Pharmacist). Maintain current board certifications
  and/or licenses, preferred, with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing
  professional education.
• Minimum of three years of post-graduate clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrate advanced training and/or experience in clinical oncology, including
  familiarity with cancer center practice environments.
• Strong understanding of genetics/genomics, hereditary cancer testing, patient
  journeys, and current genetic testing service delivery models.
• Experience facilitating scientific or research discussions with KOLs and effectively
  communicating clinical data or study results to diverse audiences.
• Established relationships with oncology or genetics thought leaders preferred.
• Exhibit excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel ~2 days per week, occasional evenings or weekends
  for conferences or meetings. Travel depends on specific MSL role.
• Effectively manage travel and maintain expenses within appropriate budget.
   

Significant Work Activities:

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (> 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)
  • Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
  • Driving a personal vehicle / rental car and flying across the U.S.
  • Travel: Yes, approximately 20-30%. Remote work includes the majority of time spent
  with customers and key opinion leader virtual interactions. Most travel is within a
  defined geographic region, but additional travel may be required for occasional
  coverage assistance, conferences, or corporate meetings. Travel depends on
  specific MSL role.

Job Type: Experienced
Schedule: Full-time 

 

Myriad’s Culture
As Myriadians, we are Passionate About Patients worldwide and transforming their lives
with the Pioneering Spirit to lead a revolution in healthcare through breakthrough
discoveries. We act as Trusted Advisors to patients and physicians earned by a relentless
pursuit of perfection and professional integrity as part of a United Team born out of the
utmost respect for each other and a singular outward focus on patient care.

Physical Requirements
Lifting 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.

EEO
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our
global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer
and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other
employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any
protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or
disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable
law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious
practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs 
 

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