Sr Medical Science Liaison (West Division)

Labcorp

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About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Sr. Medical Science Liaison – Precision Oncology (West Division) to join our team! Position Summary The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert for Labcorp Oncology, dedicated to advancing the clinical understanding and appropriate use of tissue‑ and liquid‑based diagnostic solutions in precision oncology. This role builds strong, trusted relationships with key external experts; delivers impactful, evidence-based scientific exchange; and gathers strategic field insights that inform medical, clinical, and commercial decision‑making across the organization.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience and a PhD or PharmD
• Prior MSL experience required.
• Strong knowledge of biotechnology, diagnostics, and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, time‑management skills, and personal initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a home‑based environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Self‑directed, highly motivated, and adaptable within a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Significant travel (up to 75%) to engage with KOLs and attend meetings, events, and conferences.

Nice To Haves

• 5-10+ years of work experience as a Medical Science Liaison in a diagnostic, biotech, pharmaceutical, or other life sciences company
• PhD, PharmD in oncology, or precision oncology
• Resides in assigned geography
• Applies advanced knowledge of the biotechnology, diagnostics and pharmaceutical industry to advance the medical and scientific objectives of our company
• Subject matter expertise in cancer genomics.
• Knowledge of biomarker/therapeutic development
• Demonstrated success in building champions of Labcorp Precision Oncology

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, community oncology practices, and health and hospital systems to enhance awareness of the company’s diagnostic solutions.
• Develop, update, and deliver scientific and medical education (e.g., slide decks, abstracts, manuscripts, and clinical data presentations) to healthcare professionals and stakeholders, ensuring accurate and effective communication of emerging scientific evidence and clinical utility.
• Lead and coordinate scientific engagement at academic and professional forums, including national and regional congresses, symposia, grand rounds, and continuing medical education (CME) programs, aligning content with unmet clinical needs and organizational priorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal cross-functional partners (e.g., commercial, market access, clinical development, and marketing teams) by providing insights on clinical utility, biomarker strategies, competitive landscape, and evolving standards of care.
• Provide regular scientific updates and educational briefings to internal stakeholders through internal presentations and cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment on emerging evidence and medical strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for strategic KOL engagement, including educational initiatives, clinical research collaborations, and outreach to healthcare systems, academic institutions, health and hospital systems, and payer stakeholders to support appropriate product adoption.
• Serve as Medical Affairs lead for Clinical Advisory Boards, including strategic planning, scientific agenda development, and facilitation of expert discussions. Ensure that insights generated from advisory boards are captured and translated into actionable medical and business strategies.
• Identify opportunities to generate meaningful scientific insights through engagements with KOLs, focus groups, and advisory interactions, helping inform medical strategy, clinical development priorities, and product innovation.
• Maintain deep scientific expertise in oncology care pathways, including cancer patient-management algorithms, molecular testing strategies, and the clinical utility of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) and biomarker-driven diagnostics.
• Respond to complex medical and scientific inquiries from healthcare providers and internal stakeholders in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner, ensuring appropriate documentation in customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Support generation and dissemination of scientific evidence, including collaboration on research initiatives, abstract development, and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
• Capture and communicate voice-of-customer (VOC) insights from the field to inform medical strategy, product development, and cross-functional decision-making.
• Travel extensively within the assigned territory, with additional travel to national meetings and meetings as required (75%).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Medical Affairs objectives and organizational priorities.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree