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Medical Science Liaison
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- Remote from
- USA
- Salary
- USD 162k–196k / yr
- Department
- Healthcare & Medical
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Open level
- Published
- Apply before
- 21 Nov 2026
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The role, at a glance.
Veracyte is hiring a field-based Medical Science Liaison to educate clinicians and internal field teams on Decipher urologic cancer diagnostics. The role serves as a clinical and genomic expert, translating tumor-biology and molecular-testing evidence into effective customer education, speaker programs, slides, and online events. Approximately 60–70% of the role involves client-facing work and travel across the Northeast and Midwest, with additional US travel as needed. Candidates need an advanced clinical or scientific degree, at least five years of relevant clinical experience, and strong presentation and relationship-building capabilities. This is a remote US position with preference for candidates near Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC.
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I would first assess the clinician’s current workflow, patient population, and unanswered clinical questions. I would then connect the assay’s validated evidence to specific decision points, using clear and balanced language, while transparently discussing appropriate use, limitations, and supporting data.
I would clarify the customer’s question, the clinical context, and the requested timeline, then determine the most appropriate compliant response. I would coordinate with the sales colleague while maintaining medical independence, provide evidence-based education, document relevant follow-up, and involve internal medical or compliance partners when needed.
I tailor the level of detail to the audience while preserving scientific accuracy. I begin with the clinical problem and key takeaway, use simple visuals and plain language for complex concepts, and keep detailed methodology and data available for those who need a deeper discussion.
I prioritize based on patient and customer impact, strategic importance, urgency, and required preparation time. I use a structured planning process with stakeholders, communicate trade-offs early, and reserve time for follow-up and internal deliverables so that urgent field needs do not undermine long-term projects.
I build trust by listening carefully, being responsive, and providing accurate, balanced, and relevant scientific information. I avoid overstating findings, acknowledge uncertainty when it exists, follow through on commitments, and adapt future discussions to the clinician’s stated needs and practice context.
About this role.
At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
Our Values:
- We Seek A Better Way: We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
- We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
- We Are Stronger Together: We engage with empathy, align around what’s best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
- We Care Deeply: We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.
The Position:
Our Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) is a critical part of Decipher Urologic Cancers business group. They are clinical/genomic experts who provide clinical product education to our customers and our field teams with the goal of driving understanding and adoption of our novel diagnostics. Our MSLs have strong communication skills and are energized by building rapport with our HCP customers as well as our sales team and addressing their educational and customer needs. They will be expected to partner closely across the organization to serve as a scientific and clinical resource for the company’s products and associated disease states, providing both internal and external educational support. This also includes providing support for the development of multi-channel medical educational activities and tools across the product lifecycle such as speaker programs, educational materials, slide creation, and on-line educational events.
The MSL functions as a field-based member of the marketing department within the commercial team. This is a full-time position with approximately 70% of time devoted to client-facing activities mostly at the request of the sales team, in-person and remote, and 30% spent on internal collaborations and special projects.
- They are clinical/genomic experts who provide clinical product education to our customers and our field teams with the goal of driving understanding and adoption of our novel diagnostics.
- They will be expected to partner closely across the organization to serve as a scientific and clinical resource for the company’s products and associated disease states, providing both internal and external educational support.
- This also includes providing support for the development of multi-channel medical educational activities and tools across the product lifecycle such as speaker programs, educational materials, slide creation, and on-line educational events.
- This role requires at least 60% travel and provides coverage of key customers and support of field teams over multiple states in the United States.
- The coverage geography will be primarily in the Northeast and Midwest, with trips to other parts of the country.
- This position is remote but we would prefer a candidate located in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC.
Who You Are:
Required Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree required- PhD, MD, NP, PA, CGC
- At least 5 years of clinical experience – preferably urology/radiation oncology-focused
- Advanced understanding of tumor biology and molecular testing and/or related working experience critical for success in this role
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and a team player, demonstrating customer centricity, passion for patients and desire to help the cross-functional teams succeed
- Outstanding oral and written presentation skills, to convey complex study findings and data to audiences with varying degrees of scientific/clinical/healthcare knowledge
- Outstanding interpersonal skills in building rapport, probing, situational awareness and adapting communication and content based on real time needs of audience
- Willingness and ability to travel within defined region with proximity to a major airport
- A detail-oriented, organized, self-starter approach, with strong ability to multitask yet prioritize workload
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as an MSL in the introduction of a novel clinical assay preferred
#LI-Remote
For candidates working remote (US), the range is $162,000 – $196,000.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Pay range
$162,000—$196,000 USD
What We Can Offer You
Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel – a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).
Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice
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