Medical Science Liaison

About this role

About this opportunity:

At Freenome, we are seeking an MSL to help define and grow the Freenome’s presence. The MSL will interact with key clinical decision-makers that influence or manage the use of screening products. This role will be responsible for engaging clinicians (primary care physicians, oncologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, APPs etc.) and managed care/payor customers. The ideal candidate is a professional with a proven track record identifying the KOLs and payors nationally, and addressing the clinical knowledge gaps across a wide range of customers by communicating impactful scientific information. You are passionate about patient care, and you will have a significant impact on the continued growth of an organization dedicated to changing the entire landscape of cancer.

The role reports to the VP, Medical Affairs and Advocacy.

What you’ll do:

KOL Engagement:

• Identify and develop relationships with key decision makers in academic and community clinics, hospital systems, payor/managed care organizations, and other institutions that influence or manage the use of screening products.

• Collaborate with clinical and payor customers to understand their needs, knowledge gaps, challenges, and evidence requirements for clinical integration, reimbursement, and coverage.

• Develop timely and strategic territory/account plans to address customer needs.

• Educate and conduct meaningful scientific exchange with clinicians on the clinical attributes of Freenome products.

• Educate managed care/payors on the clinical value of Freenome products and services to drive plan inclusion and appropriate utilization.

• Providing support for on-site oral presentations, data reviews, and interactive education events for Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

Thought Leadership and Industry Awareness:

• Stay abreast of the latest scientific and clinical advancements, market trends, and regulatory guidelines relevant to our products, specifically in relation to market access, clinical, IDN, and payor environments.

• Represent the company at industry conferences, meetings, and other events as a thought leader and fostering key relationships.

• Assist in organizing forums and events for KOLs to discuss clinical challenges, unmet needs, and potential product improvements

• Identify trends impacting patient access to blood based cancer screening.

• Critically reviewing new publications and research findings to help develop educational slides, which are then submitted for approval to Medical Affairs and Marketing.

Strategic Partnerships:

• Collaborating with Sales executives to identify and advise on strategic partnership opportunities.

• Promote effective compliant collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Close strategic and tactical alignment with commercial field-based teams to ensure appropriate medical support.

• Build field medical territories for commercial launch.

Investigator Initiated Studies:

• Identify investigator initiated study proposals that align with Freenome SMA strategies.

• Present investigator study proposals to cross functional partners in clinical development and scientific medical affairs in support of research activities, including clinical trials, registries, ISTs, and/or RWE.

Must haves:

• Advanced degree in medical or health sciences (e.g. MS/MD/DO/PhD/PharmD).

• 5+ years relevant industry (diagnostic, pharmaceutical, oncology) experience required.