Staff Medical Science Liaison - West Coast U.S.

Company: Upsher-Smith
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Position SummaryIllumina, Inc. is seeking an exceptional West Coast based Staff Medical Science Liaison in Oncology with strong experience and interest in genomics and precision medicine. Illumina is a global leader in DNA and multi-omic sequencing, with a broad presence in research and clinical markets. Illumina has a growing portfolio of of clinical sequencing solutions and IVD tests for cancer screening and diagnostics.The Staff Medical Science Liaison is responsible for leading and executing the Medical Affairs Strategy in the US. This individual will provide the medical leadership and expertise in planning, developing, and commercializing Illumina's sequencing, assay, and software products for oncology. This role will be primarily focused on developing and executing strategies for evidence generation, medical education, and managing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), health care professionals (HCPs), health care organizations (HCOs), professional societies, and customers within the US to enable the adoption of Illumina's products in the clinical market.This position is part of Illumina's US Medical Affairs organization and reports to a Head of Oncology Medical Affairs for the Americas. The individual in this role will work across Illumina's cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Markets Access, Government Affairs, Regulatory, and Clinical Affairs, etc.) to ensure alignment with corporate goals and objectives. The individual will work as a member of a dynamic and collaborative team. This is an opportunity to lay the foundation in genomic medicine with a company leading the transformation in next-generation sequencing-based clinical screening and diagnostics for people around the world.Requirements

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Illumina, its product offerings, recent medical and scientific advancements, and key publications in the field of precision medicine, with a focus on oncology.
• Provide impactful medical education presentations across diverse oncology settings, including medical conferences, sessions for allied healthcare professionals, and formulary committees, while gathering actionable feedback for organizational sharing and improvement.
• Develop and maintain a level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collaborative scientific discussions with leading oncology/pathology thought leaders
• Assess protocol grant submissions to the Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) program and assist with managing projects
• Participate in the development of a speaker Bureau program and speaker training
• Provide field-based medical and scientific information for responding to unsolicited requests for information regarding Illumina products
• Provide medical and scientific support for oncology/pathology education initiatives (e.g., Symposia at major congresses, CME events)
• Provide support to the clinical development and operations teams through site recommendations, initiation visits, facilitation of communication, and accrual support activities
• Continually educates self on market issues/trends and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business responsibilities in key therapeutic areas
• Collect and synthesize input from external stakeholders to understand the needs of patients and caregivers to inform the strategic planning of the MA department
• Provide medical review of company promotional and training materials.
• Drives publication plan and reviews abstracts, posters, presentations and scientific articles
• Review and keep current on key publications and national practice guidelines (eg. NCCN)
• Clearly articulate the clinical workflow in oncology healthcare settings, including in molecular pathology laboratories and with medical oncologistsQualifications
  
  • Advanced degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, RN, PA) in a relevant scientific discipline. Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline.
  • Understanding of genomics, personalized medicine, in vitro diagnostics, clinical laboratory workflows and oncology background with a research and publication record preferred.
  • Greater than or equal to 5-7 years of clinical, scientific/research, or industry related experience or equivalent required.
  • At least 1-3 years of MSL experience or equivalent in oncology/pathology. More than 5 years preferred.
  • Able to readily interpret scientific data, understand the potential impact of data on clinical approaches and research needs, and communicate scientific data to broad audiences.
  • Must possess a thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other ethical guidelines, laws and regulations relevant to the medical device industry.
  • Possesses advanced problem solving and analytic skills to be able to identify, and translate specific territory and corporate needs, into an action that will achieve objectives.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time. The territory is the West Coast.#LI-REMOTEThe estimated base salary range for the Staff Medical Science Liaison - West Coast U.S. role based in the United States of America is: $138,800 - $208,200. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicab le local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
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