Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison – Diagnostics

 

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert responsible for building and sustaining collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), laboratory directors, pathologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare stakeholders. The MSL provides accurate, balanced, and non-promotional scientific information regarding the company’s diagnostic portfolio, with a focus on colorectal cancer (CRC) screening assays and cardiac blood biomarkers. This role supports medical strategy, evidence generation, and clinical adoption to advance patient care and strengthen the scientific credibility of the organization.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Develop and maintain strategic, long-term relationships with KOLs, laboratory leaders, and clinical stakeholders in gastroenterology, cardiology, pathology, emergency medicine and primary care.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on colorectal cancer screening technologies (e.g., stool-based tests) and cardiac and other urgent care biomarkers (e.g., troponins, NT-proBNP, d-dimer, high-sensitivity assays, emerging markers).
• Provide scientific and clinical education on assay performance, clinical utility, sensitivity/specificity, comparative effectiveness, and appropriate test utilization.
• Support clinical and real-world evidence initiatives, including site identification, feasibility assessments, investigator engagement, and study execution.
• Respond to unsolicited medical and technical inquiries in a compliant, scientifically rigorous manner.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate medical and market insights from the field to internal stakeholders, including Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Participate in scientific congresses, advisory boards, and educational forums as a scientific resource.
• Support publication planning, poster development, and peer-reviewed manuscript activities related to CRC screening and cardiac diagnostics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to inform diagnostic strategy, assay positioning, and evidence generation priorities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of field activities, insights, and interactions.
• Develop balanced, compliant and rigorous clinical educational materials for use in the field and for internal training purposes.
• Serve as a consultant to internal teams for the accurate and compliant development of effective marketing materials.
• Review and approve medical/clinical and related materials in the electronic quality management system and ensure they are compliant.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory, legal, and ethical standards (e.g., FDA, CLIA, CAP, ISO13485)

 

Qualifications

 

• Advanced degree required (PharmD, PhD, MS, or equivalent) in a scientific, medical, or laboratory discipline.
• Board certification or formal training in pathology, clinical chemistry, or related fields is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Medical Science Liaison, medical affairs, or scientific affairs role within diagnostics, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals preferred.
• Direct experience with colorectal cancer screening assays and/or cardiac biomarkers strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in clinical laboratory operations, pathology, cardiology, gastroenterology, or diagnostic product development desirable.
• Familiarity with regulatory and reimbursement considerations for in vitro diagnostics.
• Strong scientific acumen with the ability to interpret and communicate complex diagnostic and clinical data.
• In-depth understanding of assay performance metrics (e.g., sensitivity, specificity, PPV/NPV, ROC curves) and clinical guidelines for CRC screening and cardiac risk assessment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships with clinical and laboratory experts.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and compliance orientation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools.
• Up to 75% travel including occasional overnight and weekend commitments.

 

 

 

 

 

Base salary range: $180,000 - $220,000 per year. This is the anticipated salary range for fully qualified candidates. The final salary offered will be dependent on several factors that include and are not limited to relevant previous experience, job responsibilities and duration of experience, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.