Medical Science Liaison II, Screening at Guardant Health, Inc. — Remote
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Company Description
Overview
The Medical Science Liaison II (MSL II) serves as a scientific expert supporting academic and community physicians, KOLs, and select health system stakeholders. This role is responsible for building strong KOL relationships, delivering high-quality scientific exchange, and contributing to cross-functional initiatives with increasing autonomy and strategic impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with KOLs across academic and community settings.
- Engage KOLs in scientific dialogue to deepen understanding of the company’s technologies and products.
- Begin engaging select health system stakeholders (e.g., clinical leaders) to support broader adoption.
- Develop, refine, and present scientific content (slides, abstracts, and data summaries) to external audiences.
- Lead presentations at regional meetings, CME events, and scientific forums.
- Ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment of all scientific communications with company strategy.
- Act as a trusted scientific resource for Sales, Marketing, and Market Access teams.
- Provide regular field insights to inform strategy, including customer needs, treatment trends, and competitive intelligence.
- Support planning and execution of advisory boards and scientific forums.
- Identify potential research collaborations with KOLs
- Contribute to publication planning and support data dissemination efforts.
- Actively participate in broader Medical Affairs initiatives and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
- Mentor MSL I peers informally and support onboarding and best practice sharing.
Qualifications
- Typically bachelor’s with ~8–12 years (or 6–8 with master’s / 3–5 with PhD/PharmD/MD) diagnostic or pharma experience required.
- Typically 2–5+ years of experience in MSL or related medical affairs role.
- Demonstrated experience in KOL engagement and scientific presentation delivery.
- Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to operate independently and manage territory priorities effectively.
Willingness to travel up to ~60%
AI & Digital Fluency
- Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.
Primary Location: Remote-USA-NY Primary Location Base Pay Range: $164,900 - $226,750 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $164,900 - $226,750 If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $164,900 - $226,750 Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.