Medical Science Liaison, Northeast Territory (Field Based)
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
The primary role of a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is to educate and support academic key opinion leaders (KOLs) with the most current education materials supporting the clinical value of Guardant Health’s product(s). The MSL will seek opportunities to engage and develop key opinion leaders (KOLs) in speaking engagements where they can educate other academic and community-based physicians. This is completed through direct education of KOLs with slides, abstracts and publications relevant to Guardant Health’s products and services, participating in the development and creation of educational slides to be deployed in focused events (such as academic grand rounds or Continuing Medical Education (CME) lectures), training speakers/educators, and identifying opportunities for collaboration on relevant research projects and other projects of mutual interest.
The MSL will be effective at translating data from research projects and disseminating key information through publications, and presentations at national meetings, CME and educational activities. The role of the MSL position also involves supporting commercial operations, marketing and managed care; education and training of the sales team, and development of local/regional specialty society and health plan physician influencers to drive test adoption.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS
Applies advanced knowledge of the biotechnology, diagnostics and pharmaceutical industry.
Ability to apply advanced knowledge of company product specifications.
Intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of the following computer software programs: Microsoft Office: Powerpoint, Excel, and Word
Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining a strong teamwork ethic.
Multi-dimensional in abilities to work on simultaneous tasks, work cross-team and at different levels of the organization, whether internal or external relationships to the organization.
Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, flexible to changes in an ever changing dynamic environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, good attention to detail, time management skills and personal initiative.
Exceptional human relations skills to coordinate the accomplishment of tasks through other people.
Outstanding oral presentation skills.
Highly developed written skills, the ability to produce documents for dissemination both inside and outside the organization for presentations, technical briefs and scientific publications.
Ability to elicit and answer clinical questions in groups ranging from individuals to larger didactic roundtables and meetings.
Ability to address high-level experts in the scientific field at company-sponsored events and trade shows.
Excellent proofreading skills, with the ability to proof for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting of documents.
Extensive travel required up to 3-4 days per week to meet with KOLs, attend physician education talks and conference, including specialty society scientific meetings (will require some weekend work). Travel is estimated to be approximately 50%.
Must be physically able to handle extensive travel in vehicle, plane, or other modes of public transport.
Office may be home-based, and involves extensive use of computer and keyboard while in home office.
Requires the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, work in high-paced, high-energy environment.
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