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Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Oncology, Germline

Geography: Position Based: Central US (IL, IN, WI, IA, NE, SD, ND)

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 field‑based scientific and clinical expert role within Medical Affairs 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.

Job Type: Experienced

Schedule: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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). Maintain current board certifications and/or licenses, preferred, with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional education.
• 5+ years of post‑graduate clinical experience required.
• 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.

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 Statement

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.