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Tempus is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior Medical Science Liaison to support commercial and educational objectives in the North Central region (North Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, covering Cleveland, Toledo, and Pittsburgh). The role is field-based and requires a strong clinical and scientific background in oncology, genomic testing, and cancer biology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Function as a sales and commercial team support resource and regional expert on Tempus oncology assays, promoting exchange of clinical, scientific, and technical information with regional key opinion leaders (KOLs) and physicians in oncology.
- Facilitate education of the broader healthcare provider community within the region (KOLs, community physicians, medical directors, and other healthcare professionals) regarding Tempus oncology products via in-person or virtual presentations, including proactive and reactive communication of scientific data.
- Provide scientific education for internal stakeholders in collaboration with the Learning & Development team.
- Attend conferences and other key meetings, providing comprehensive meeting synopses and summaries of high-impact abstracts, posters, and oral presentations.
- Continuously update internal stakeholders on relevant medical and scientific knowledge and proactively share market intelligence.
About Tempus:
Tempus operates a proprietary platform that connects real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians. The platform provides critical information about the right treatments for the right patients at the right time, leveraging AI to impact clinical care meaningfully.
Requirements:
- Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSN).
- Fundamental understanding of molecular oncology, cancer biology, and related patient management algorithms.
- Existing KOL relationships in the field of oncology.
- Working knowledge of genomic laboratory-developed testing (LDT); familiarity with CLIA-88, CAP, and Sunshine Act (2013).
- Public speaking skills and ability to effectively communicate relevant scientific topics and concepts.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, strong inter- and intradepartmental management skills, ability to educate and train.
- Self-starter with an ownership mindset, able to work and deliver on tight timelines.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
- Basic understanding of oncology required; basic understanding of molecular testing strongly preferred.
- Preferred: 1+ years of MSL experience in diagnostics, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries.
