Medical Science Liaison

Exact Sciences

Medical Science Liaison supporting oncology products and education across various departments. Engaging with healthcare providers and delivering scientific support while acting as a key resource in medical affairs.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeAtlanta • North Carolina, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $151,000 - $256,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology and genomics, with a strong focus on medical education, clinical support, and effective communication of complex medical information. Proven ability to engage with healthcare providers and support medical-marketing initiatives while maintaining compliance with quality management systems.

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Oncology ExperienceGenomics KnowledgeMedical Science Liaison (MSL) ExperienceClinical Education DevelopmentHealthcare Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Molecular Diagnostic TestingClinical Data InterpretationKOL Outreach PlanningMedical MessagingSales Training Program Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ComplianceQuality Management SystemClinical SupportMedical AffairsPatient Case Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a medical/clinical educational liaison to key departments within Exact Sciences
Engage with customers and colleagues in our medical affairs and commercial groups to provide medical and scientific support for our on-market molecular diagnostic products
Help launch newer products acquired or developed by Exact Sciences
Provide clinical support to guide appropriate test orders and interpretation of test results on specific patient cases
Facilitate education of broad healthcare provider community, such as key opinion leaders (KOL’s), community physicians, other health care providers (HCP’s) regarding Exact Sciences molecular diagnostic products via in-person or virtual presentations
Participate in the development and execution of a KOL outreach plan for physicians that manage early-stage and metastatic cancers
Support medical-marketing initiatives, such as conference planning and support, medical education content development, faculty speaker training, sales training reimbursement initiatives, and review of promotional and educational materials
Work with medical directors to take complex medical messages and position them to enable clear and concise understanding by both external audiences and partners within Exact Sciences
Assist with development of content and execution of clinically oriented education and training, such as sales training programs, journal clubs, ad hoc literature reviews, and other training venues for new sales hires, new medical science liaisons (MSL’s), and others, as needed
Stay abreast of new clinical developments, publications, and market trends to be a conduit for the greater medical team and other internal teams for review of these developments
Assist with set up and delivery of advisory boards, speaker trainings, and external payor reviews, as needed
Support preparation and presentation of medical review slides and materials at national sales meetings, pre-conference meetings, and field sales conference calls
Attend, develop summaries of, and present key medical and scientific congresses and cooperative group meetings
Gather and interpret new clinical data from conferences and literature, as well as competitive intelligence, and report back on findings to medical affairs and marketing stakeholders
Motivate and inspire employees to do their best work through coaching
Maintain morale and support employee engagement initiatives
Apply strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate complex messages clearly and openly to all levels of the organization such as internal employees, managers, and customers
Apply strong analytical skills and a familiarity with medical messaging
Apply teamwork and leadership skills
Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
Ability to work as part of a team
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 80% of a typical working day
Ability to travel 60% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a field as outlined in the essential duties
5+ years of experience working in oncology or genomics
3+ years of experience in a field-based role within the healthcare industry
Ability to meet any requirements set by healthcare facilities for access to those facilities (e.g. vaccination requirements, mask requirements, etc.)
Possession of a valid driver's license; no suspended, revoked, surrendered, invalid, etc. allowed
No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months
No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee, including but not limited to Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) failure, refusal to submit to alcohol or drug test, alcohol related suspension, etc. in the last 36 months
No other results from the Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that exposes Exact Sciences to what Exact Sciences deems to be an unacceptable level of liability.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Experience working in an MSL or clinical educator role (preferred)
Advanced Degree in a field as outlined in the essential duties (preferred)
Experience in advanced cancer and molecular diagnostic testing (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
paid leave for parents and caregivers
a retirement savings plan
wellness support
health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage