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Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Science Liaison is to provide education, collateral content creation, and subject matter expertise support Exact Sciences' strategic initiatives within the commercial function.

This position is field based.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Become proficient in and demonstrate ability to understand the major data sources (clinical trials, studies, published reports, etc.) relative to the use of Exact Sciences' products, specifically germline genetics.
• Support healthcare providers by offering clinical and scientific information that helps guide genetic testing decisions.
• Support health systems, population health leaders, and medical quality professionals by offering clinical, public health, medical quality, and other scientific information to help guide genetic testing decisions.
• Delivery clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare providers, health systems and medical group leadership, and community/advocacy groups.
• Work collaboratively with the sales and marketing corporate departments and field sales teams to create and implement educational strategies for key clients.
• Create and review content for sales and marketing literature, collateral, and social media postings.
• Provide insight into market trends and competition.
• Builds relationships and assists in the development of key opinion leaders as potential speakers and collaborators for Exact Sciences.
• Collects and reports market information within company guidelines.
• Provides insights regarding opportunities for updates and improvements in sales force training.
• Attend regional and national tradeshows, symposia, and scientific/clinical meetings.
• Identify local/regional educational events such as patient education events and CME events.
• Manage time and travel expense budget for scientific exchange and clinical education activities within dedicated regions.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as effective presentation skills.
• Ability to work well independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing high quality work.
• Strong verbal and written communication; public speaking skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work normal schedule of Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 60% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 40% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% of working time.

• Master's degree in a relevant health professions/sciences or related field (genetic counseling, biotechnology, biology, any clinical sciences leading to necessary skills) OR Bachelor's degree in a relevant health professions/genetics/sciences or related field and 4+ years of field-based experience in lieu of master's degree.
• 5+ years of industry experience in healthcare specifically genetic testing.
• 3+ years of working in a commercial position within the genetic testing industry.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

• Master's degree in genetic counseling or Doctoral degree in a relevant health sciences or related field (PharmD, PhD, MD) is preferred.
• Experience in public health, population health management, health insurance, and medical quality.
• An in-depth knowledge of the health care market as well as experience with clinical trials is a plus.
• Experience working with and/or for advocacy groups and professional societies.