[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison @Personalis, Inc

Role Description

As a member of the Medical Affairs team, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Oncology serves as a field-based scientific expert who engages clinicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals to support Personalis’ oncology genomics portfolio. This role has a primary focus on NeXT Personal®, an ultra-sensitive, tumor-informed circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) assay designed for minimal residual disease (MRD) detection, while also providing broader scientific support across our product line.

• The MSL acts as a bridge between Personalis and the healthcare community, facilitating the exchange of medical information, building key relationships with opinion leaders, and driving awareness of our cutting-edge assays.
• Provides field-based commercial support to the clinical sales team through education and training initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Clinical and Scientific Communication:
  • Deliver clinical and scientific presentations on data supporting Personalis’ oncology products, with special emphasis on the NeXT Personal MRD assay.
  • Tailor complex genomic and clinical information to suit diverse audiences.
• KOL Engagement:
  • Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and leading physicians in the oncology community.
  • Engage academic and community KOLs through regular scientific exchange.
  • Identify opportunities to involve KOLs in advisory boards, speaker programs, or research collaborations.
• Clinical Advocacy & Education:
  • Represent Personalis at scientific and clinical conferences, symposia, and other educational events.
  • Support PIs with clinical study data or posters, participate in panel discussions, and host educational workshops.
  • Ensure consistent and medically accurate messaging in all external engagements.
• Field Travel:
  • Travel frequently (approximately 50% of the time) for HCP meetings, conference attendance, and internal training sessions.
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel by air are required.
  • Flexibility to occasionally travel on short notice or attend weekend events is expected.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Research Support:
    • Support and coordinate clinical research and evidence-generation initiatives involving Personalis’ tests.
    • Identify and liaise with potential clinical trial sites and investigators.
  • Medical Content Development:
    • Contribute medical and scientific expertise to the development and review of content.
    • Critically appraise new research findings and incorporate them into educational materials.
  • Insight Generation:
    • Continuously gather insights from the field and stay abreast of emerging research in oncology and molecular diagnostics.
    • Monitor new studies, competitive developments, and clinical guidelines related to MRD, ctDNA, and precision oncology.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent) strongly preferred; at minimum, a Master’s degree in life sciences, genetics, molecular biology or related field is required.
• Candidates with a Genetic Counseling certification (CGC/MS) or other advanced clinical training and significant oncology genomics experience will also be considered.
• In-depth knowledge of oncology and molecular biology is essential.
• 1+ years of experience in oncology or precision medicine is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in an independent, remote field-based setting.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to ~50%, including overnight trips.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Sick/vacation time.
• Commuter benefits/EV charging stations.
• Onsite gym and wellness benefits.