Sr. Staff Medical Science Liaison - Oncology

The MSL is responsible for facilitating objective, evidence-based, and non-promotional scientific exchange regarding Illumina's technologies, products, and associated scientific data. This role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders (KOL) and other scientific stakeholders, gathering insights to inform Medical Affairs strategy, supporting research and educational initiatives, and responding to unsolicited requests for scientific information in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a field-based scientific resource and trusted scientific exchange partner for KOLs, HCPs, laboratory personnel, researchers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders in oncology and precision medicine.
• Conduct all interactions in a factual, objective, non-promotional manner and in accordance with applicable company policies and practices.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Illumina, its product offerings, recent medical and scientific advancements, and key publications in the field of precision medicine, with a focus on oncology.
• Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP), minimal residual disease (MRD), and precision oncology testing across major solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with external scientific leaders and stakeholders to facilitate scientific exchange, gather insights, and understand evolving scientific, clinical, and research needs within the genomics community.
• Provide objective, balanced, and evidence-based scientific education and scientific exchange presentations regarding oncology genomics, precision medicine, laboratory applications, and relevant scientific evidence.
• Develop and maintain a level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collaborative scientific discussions with leading oncology/pathology thought leaders.
• Assess protocol grant submissions to the Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) program and assist with managing projects.
• Provide field-based medical and scientific information for responding to unsolicited requests for information regarding Illumina products in accordance with company policies.
• Provide scientific support for oncology and pathology education initiatives, including research-focused congress activities and other non-promotional scientific forums.
• Provide scientific and Medical Affairs support for evidence generation activities and development of approved or investigational clinical products, including scientific engagement with study sites and investigators as appropriate.
• Continually educates self on market issues/trends and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business responsibilities in key therapeutic areas.
• Collect and synthesize input from external stakeholders to understand the needs of patients and caregivers to inform the strategic planning of the Medical Affairs department.
• Provide medical review of scientific, educational, and Medical Affairs materials, and review promotional and training materials related to approved clinical products in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Drives publication plan and reviews abstracts, posters, presentations and scientific articles.
• Review and keep current on key publications and national practice guidelines (eg. NCCN, ASCO).
• Clearly articulate the clinical workflow in oncology healthcare settings, including in molecular pathology laboratories and with medical oncologists.
• Maintain Medical Affairs independence and compliance thorough understanding of applicable regulations, industry guidance, company policies, and ethical standards governing scientific exchange, medical affairs activities, and communications related to both IVD and RUO products.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, RN, PA) in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline.
• Understanding of genomics, personalized medicine, in vitro diagnostics, clinical laboratory workflows and oncology background with a research and publication record preferred.
• Greater than or equal to 5 years of clinical, scientific/research, or industry related experience or equivalent required.
• Able to readily interpret scientific data, understand the potential impact of data on clinical approaches and research needs, and communicate scientific data to broad audiences.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other ethical guidelines, laws and regulations relevant to the medical device industry.
• Possesses advanced problem solving and analytic skills to be able to identify, and translate specific territory and corporate needs, into an action that will achieve objectives.
• At least 2 years of MSL experience or equivalent in oncology/pathology. More than 5 years preferred.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.