(senior) Medical Science Liaison - Pacific Northwest (oregon/washington)

Tempus AI Tempus AI · Vertical AI · Washington, - Oregon · Remote

This role is for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon/Washington) for Tempus AI, a company focused on precision medicine. The MSL will educate healthcare providers about Tempus' oncology assays and technologies, acting as a regional expert and supporting commercial/educational objectives. The role requires a strong clinical and scientific background in oncology and genomic testing, with responsibilities including KOL engagement, scientific presentations, conference attendance, and market intelligence sharing. A fundamental understanding of molecular oncology and genomic LDT is required, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Function as a sales and commercial team support and a regional expert with respect to Tempus oncology assays, promoting exchange of clinical/scientific/technical information with regional KOLs and other physicians in the field of oncology;
  2. Facilitate education of a broader healthcare provider community within the region (KOLs, community physicians, medical directors, and other HCPs) regarding Tempus oncology products via in-person or virtual presentations. This will include proactive and reactive communication of scientific data;
  3. Provide scientific education for internal stakeholders in collaboration with Learning & Development team;
  4. Attend conferences and other key meetings and provide comprehensive meeting synopses and summaries of high-impact abstracts/posters/oral presentations;
  5. Continuously update internal stakeholders on relevant medical and scientific knowledge as well as proactively sharing market intelligence.

Skills

Required

  • Fundamental understanding of the field of molecular oncology and related patient management algorithms
  • Existing KOL relationships in the field of oncology
  • Working knowledge of genomic laboratory-developed testing (LDT); familiarity with CLIA-88’, CAP, Sunshine Act (2013)
  • Public speaking skills and ability to effectively communicate relevant scientific topics and concepts
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, strong inter-, and intradepartmental management skills, ability to educate and train
  • Self-starter with an ownership mindset able to work and deliver on tight timelines
  • Ability to travel (up to 50%)
  • Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSN, BSN)
  • Basic understanding of oncology required

Nice to have

  • 1+ years of MSL experience in diagnostics, biotech or pharmaceutical industries.
  • basic understanding of molecular testing strongly preferred.

What the JD emphasized

  • strong clinical and scientific background in oncology
  • existing KOL relationships in the field of oncology
  • Working knowledge of genomic laboratory-developed testing (LDT); familiarity with CLIA-88’, CAP, Sunshine Act (2013)