Provide medical support to strategic account managers to ensure successful management of research discussions and intake of study concepts for potential collaborations
Engage academic KOLs and investigators in oncology to work on collaborative external research with Tempus
Proactively seek opportunities for incorporating Tempus assays into high-impact external research
Identify data gaps and clinical unmet needs in key cancer types for each Tempus assay platform or molecular signature
Assess study proposals received from investigators for completeness, clarity, feasibility, clinical and scientific merit, and strategic value
Serve as research liaison between internal data scientists and external academic investigators for all study-related communications
Support medical writing of abstracts, data presentations, and manuscripts on external research study collaborations
Collaborate with the Medical Affairs Team and other internal teams in supporting medical advisory boards

2+ years of Medical Science Liaison or other Medical Affairs experience in the diagnostics, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries
Existing KOL relationships in the field of oncology is preferred
Strong public speaking skills
Working knowledge of statistical methods and clinical trial design principles is preferred
Working knowledge of genomic laboratory-developed testing (LDT); familiarity with CLIA-88’, CAP, Sunshine Act (2013)
Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSN, BSN)
Advanced knowledge and experience in molecular oncology, biomarkers, and diagnostic platforms in clinical oncology is required
Experience in medical writing for abstracts, scientific presentations, and manuscripts is required
Formal education and experience in conducting translational or clinical research in oncology is strongly desired
Experience working in clinical settings, particularly within academic institutions, is strongly desired.

Senior Medical Science Liaison, External Research

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