Medical Science Liaison II, Screening
Company DescriptionGuardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant® is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. OverviewThe 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.This is a remote role supporting the Mid-Atlantic territory, inclusive of NY, DC, MD, NJ, VA. The role requires frequent travel for in-person engagement with academic and community healthcare providers. Candidates must reside within the assigned territory and be able to travel throughout the region as business needs require to ensure timely and effective in-person coverage.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild 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 KOLsContribute 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.QualificationsTypically 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-funct...