Director, Medical Science Liaison - Drug Monitoring & Environmental Toxicology

Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for leading scientific engagement, evidence generation, and cross-functional collaboration to advance the Drug Monitoring & Environmental Toxicology (DM&ET) portfolio. This individual will partner with Clinical Franchise leaders 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 the primary medical voice bridging scientific insights, clinical utility, and commercialization strategies, ensuring medical is positioned as the trusted partner of choice across the industry.

This is a remote-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 organization factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Establish credibility by generating and disseminating high-quality scientific evidence that supports DM&ET assay performance and clinical relevance.
• 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.
• Represent the company at scientific meetings through posters, booth presence, and presentations.
• Foster engagement with national, state, and local government health organizations to provide education on DM&ET portfolio products and services.
• Develop and present clinical value propositions and health economic data to payer and health system stakeholders in partnership with Market Acces
• Identify, map, and engage Thought Leaders (TLs) at local, regional, and national levels to foster peer-to-peer collaboration and advocacy.
• Provide deep scientific education to healthcare providers and institutions on DM&ET testing, performance data, and application in clinical workflows.
• Responding to inquiries on current medical and scientific issues, healthcare advances, treatment trends, and health outcomes measures.
• Function as the medical extension of the commercial field organization by helping to prepare for key customer engagements, co-develop strategic territory plans, and provide real-time clinical data clarification during in-field discussions.
• Partner closely with Commercial, Marketing, and Market Access to ensure the scientific rigor and accuracy 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.
• Define and maintain the medical scientific framework for brand strategy and positioning.
• Review and vet marketing collateral, website content, publications, and sales tools for medical accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver tailored training and ongoing coaching to sales representatives to ensure consistent, accurate, and compliant communication of data, competitive positioning, and clinical differentiation.
• Design and execute peer-to-peer programs including dinner meetings, journal clubs, webinars, and educational symposia.
• Lead scientific sessions during national sales meetings and maintain ongoing “medical office hours” for field team support.

Qualifications:

Required Work Experience

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a biomedical or clinical field.

• Deep knowledge of prescription drug monitoring and environmental toxin testing.

• Proven experience leading evidence-generation activities (IITs, publications, real-world studies).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; record of peer-reviewed publications preferred.
• Experience supporting cross-functional training and field medical-scientific engagement.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced, matrixed work environment.
• Willingness to travel (up to 50%) for conferences, internal meetings, and field visits.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with company policies, SOPs, and applicable regulations.

Preferred Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or related roles within diagnostics, toxicology, or biotechnology.

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise drug tests, including tests for prescription drugs, other controlled medications, and illicit drugs, as well as environmental toxins.
• Strong understanding of clinical research design, data interpretation, and real-world evidence generation.
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into impactful medical dialogue across diverse audiences.
• Understanding of the U.S. payer landscape, including managed care, and the evidence requirements for coverage and reimbursement.
• Skilled at relationship-building and engagement with TLs, academic investigators, and clinical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align medical objectives to broader business goals while maintaining scientific integrity.
• Collaborative leadership across cross-functional teams including clinical, commercial, and R&D.
• Strong presentation, communication, and publication development skills.

Education

• An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a biomedical or clinical field is required.

Work Requirements

• Up to 50% Travel Required

Inquiries to:

Alicia.X.Beeler@QuestDiagnostics.com

Consultant - Talent Acquisition Partner, Executive Medical Recruiting

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