Medical Science Liaison (San Diego and Northeast)

Job Description

Job Description

SkylineDx is a leading-edge biotechnology company specializing in the development of diagnostic tests for critical conditions such as multiple myeloma and melanoma. Our revolutionary products, Sky92 and Merlin, are transforming the way these diseases are understood, managed, and treated.

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) has a strong clinical and scientific background in order to establish and/or maintain relationships with academic researchers, key opinion leaders (KOLs) and heads of departments at major universities, research institutions, as well as biotech industry thought leaders. The MSL is responsible for all our KOL engagement and external medical and clinical information. By doing so, the MSL functions as the main contact point for physicians and researchers regarding research studies and medical education regarding our assays.

Internally, they actively engage with project team members to provide clinical information needed for scientific and clinical development of our products. MSLs are responsible for attending conferences of the designated therapeutic area, presenting information to treating physicians and surgeons, both in field and cold calling capacities, as well as pre-arranged presentations and appointments. The MSL works intensively with internal personnel at every step of the product development process where needed and is instrumental in scientific and medical messaging.

The MSL cooperates with clinical investigators, the user community as well as with the commercial department team of SkylineDx to obtain input on the developed diagnostic products. Role will be a remote role and reporting to our San Diego based laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with key opinion leaders such as physicians and healthcare professionals and visit key medical and academic institutions.
• Interact with clinical practice guideline committee members.
• Respond to requests for information, clinical and technical, to clients (external and internal).
• Host advisory boards, clinical presentations, patient advocacy group presentations.
• Attend all company directed conferences, congresses, and industry trade shows; report information back to organization in a condensed and actionable manner.
• Maintain expertise in all matters related to the designated therapeutic area; latest clinical research, current therapies, current diagnostic tools available to treat disease, etc.
• Collaborate with other scientific staff on any research, publication or abstract.
• Assist in the development of scientific content for field clinical marketing material.
• Assist in/provide medical education to internal staff and external parties (e.g. physicians and commercial partners).
• Collection of competitive intelligence.

You have

• PhD in oncology research, PharmD, MD, NP or PA or other relevant background.
• Experience in a research or clinical setting.
• 2 - 3+ years of experience in a MSL or a comparable role.
• Knowledge of clinical research and clinical trials.
• Knowledge about molecular diagnostics, genomics, assay validation, statistics.
• Skills and competences:
• Ability to comprehend, adapt and interpret pre-clinical and clinical data.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to deliver impactful presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to handle interactions with specialist physicians and key opinion leaders.
• Team player able to motivate the team and manage both internal and external collaborations.
• Strong analytical skills and creative approach to problem solving.
• Used to work according to high-quality standards.
• Intrinsic motivation to make a positive contribution to health care and provide solutions for patients.
• Technical/clinical ability to scientifically advise and educate peer-to-peer level with physicians and KOLs as well as internally within SkylineDx.
• Excellent English oral and written skills are required.

We offer

• a full-time position, a market competitive salary and market competitive benefits package including 401k match.
• opportunities for personal growth.
• the best of two worlds: a career in life sciences at an innovative biotech company with the emphasis on clinical diagnostics in close collaboration with an academic environment.
• the ability to serve society with science-based solutions.

At SkylineDx

We live to make a difference. It is our mission to improve a patient’s quality of life by enabling them to benefit from personal insights at the genomic level of their disease. That means we are continuously innovating the world of gene signature-based diagnostic testing. That also means we have a unique blend of characteristics. We have our soft side. Our culture is oftentimes described as familial, warm, loyal and highly engaged. We have our rational side where exact sciences are driving our mission. And when needed our passionate side surfaces to clear the way so we can serve society with science-based solutions.

Our quotes

#serviceisjoy

#valueformoney

#playtogethertowin

#amazingthingshappen

#cogitoergosum

#itsyourparty

Do apply!

Send your resume to Nezam Etemadi (HR Manager) at the link provided. If you have questions or want more information, don’t hesitate to contact us. You’ll find the contact details on our website. We will make sure it lands on the right desk!