Dir, Medical Science Liaison

Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Precision Oncology will be responsible for leading scientific engagement, evidence generation,andcross-functionalcollaborationtoadvancesolidtumorprecisiononcologyatQuestwithafocusonHaystack’s minimal residual disease (MRD) diagnostic platform. This individual will partner with Clinical Franchise leaders and Medical Directors to establish scientific credibility through data-driven communication, guide investigator-initiated and real-world evidence studies, and strengthen peer-to-peer relationships with key external experts. The MSL will serve as a primary medical voice on the team bridging scientific insights, clinical utility, and commercialization strategies, ensuring medical is positioned as the trusted partner of choice across precision oncology and MRD diagnostics.

Thisisaremote-based assignment.

     Pay Range: $140,000 - $185,000 salary

     Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and        organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboratewithmedicaldirectortosupportmedicaltacticstodriveclinicalfranchisepriorities.

• AssistidentifyingandpartneringwithThoughtLeaders(TLs)toconductcollaborativeresearchinitiatives.

• Establishcredibilitybygeneratinganddisseminatinghigh-qualityscientificevidencethatsupportsHaystack’sMRD assayperformanceandclinicalrelevance.

• Help lead and support investigator-initiated trials (IITs), real-world data studies, and other collaborative research efforts.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and case studies for conferences and peer-reviewed publications.

• Representthecompanyatscientificmeetingsthroughposters,boothpresence,andpresentations.

• CollaboratewithadvocacyandguidelinebodiestoinformandinfluenceclinicalstandardsofcareinMRDand precision oncology testing.

• Identify, map, and engage oncology TLs at local, regional, and national levels to foster peer-to-peer collaboration and advocacy for Haystack MRD. TLs should be recognized scientific and clinical leaders, medical advisors to managed care providers and committees, payers, and HCPs active in addressing patient advocacy issues.

• Provide deep scientific education to healthcare providers, pathologists, and institutions on MRD and precision oncology testing across various tumor types, performance data, and application in clinical workflows.

• Respondingtoinquiriesontestinterpretation,currentmedicalandscientificissues,healthcareadvances,treatment trends, and health outcomes measures.

• Functionasthemedicalextensionofthecommercialfieldorganizationbyhelpingtoprepareforhigh-valuecustomer engagements,co-developstrategicterritoryplans,andprovidereal-timeclinicaldatapresentationsandclarification during in-field discussions.

• Partner closely with commercial, marketing, and market access to ensure the scientific rigor, accuracy and compliance of all outward-facing materials.

• Serve as an embedded medical resource, regularly joining customer meetings, site visits, and educational presentations to reinforce scientific credibility and support sales objectives within compliance boundaries.

• Defineandmaintainthemedicalscientificframeworkforbrandstrategyandpositioning.

• Reviewandvetmarketingcollateral,websitecontent,publications,andsalestoolsformedicalaccuracyand compliance.

• Delivertailoredtrainingandongoingcoachingtosalesrepresentativestoensureconsistent,accurate,andcompliant communication of MRD and precision oncology data, competitive positioning, and clinical differentiation.

• Design and execute peer-to-peer programs including dinner meetings, journal clubs, tumor boards, webinars, and educational symposia.

• Leadscientificsessionsduringnationalsalesmeetingsandmaintainongoing“medicalofficehours”forfieldteam

  support.

• Facilitatepathologydepartmenttrainingtoreducetestingvariabilityandimprovetissueadequacy,pathology workflows, and result quality metrics.

Qualifications:

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Required Work Experience

• Deepknowledgeofoncologydiagnosticsandmoleculartestingmarkets.

• DemonstratedexperiencewithliquidbiopsytechnologiesandNGS-basedtestingstronglypreferred.

• Provenexperiencesupportingevidence-generationactivities(IITs,publications,real-worldstudies).

• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills;recordofpeer-reviewedpublicationspreferred.

• Experiencesupportingcross-functionaltrainingandfieldmedical-scientificengagement.

• Strongprojectmanagementandorganizationalabilitiesinafast-paced,matrixedworkenvironment.

• Willingnesstotravel(upto50%)forconferences,internalmeetings,andfieldvisits.

• Demonstratedcommitmenttocompliancewithcompanypolicies,SOPs,andapplicableregulations.

Preferred Work Experience

Minimumof5yearsofexperiencein medicalaffairs,clinicalresearch,orrelatedroleswithindiagnostics,oncology, or biotechnology.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Position is field based; MSL is required to live in the territory which they manage or within 50 miles of the territory borders.

Knowledge

• Demonstratedexpertiseinoncology,moleculardiagnostics,andliquidbiopsy/MRDtesting.

• Strongunderstandingofclinicalresearchdesign,datainterpretation,andreal-worldevidencegeneration.

• Abilitytotranslatecomplexscientificdataintoimpactfulmedicaldialogueacrossdiverseaudiences.

• Skilledatrelationship-buildingandengagementwithTLs,academicinvestigators,andclinicalstakeholders.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to align medical objectives to broader business goals while maintaining scientific integrity.

• Collaborativeleadershipacrosscross-functionalteamsincludingclinical,commercial,andR&D.

• Strongpresentation,communication,andpublicationdevelopmentskills.

Skills

Ability to work independently- experience working across a matrix organization and commercial teams.

Education

• Anadvanceddegree(PhD,PharmD,MD,orequivalent)inabiomedicalorclinicalfieldisrequired.

Work Requirements

• Up to 50% Travel Required

Inquiries to:

Alicia.X.Beeler@QuestDiagnostics.com

Consultant - Talent Acquisition Partner, Executive Medical Recruiting

56636

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