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(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - North Central: North OH and Western PA (US, Cleveland, Toledo, Pittsburgh)

Tempus AI · OH · Remote available · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your oncology background. What cancer types do you know best?

What they are checking: Whether their clinical and scientific background matches the oncology focus of the role.

How do you stay current with fast-changing genomic biomarkers and guidelines?

What they are checking: Commitment to ongoing learning, which credibility with oncologists depends on.

What would you do

A physician challenges the clinical usefulness of a test result. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Scientific confidence combined with respect for physician judgment and honest answers about evidence.

How would you build relationships with key opinion leaders in Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati?

What they are checking: Strategic approach to territory KOL mapping and long-term scientific engagement.

How do you work with the commercial sales team while keeping your scientific independence?

What they are checking: Ability to collaborate with sales without crossing compliance lines.

About the work

How would you explain the difference between tumor-only and tumor-normal matched sequencing to a community oncologist?

What they are checking: Scientific depth in genomic testing and the ability to teach it clearly to busy physicians.

Walk me through how you would present a recent publication on genomic testing to an oncology team.

What they are checking: Ability to interpret clinical evidence, including its limits, in a balanced and credible way.

How do you keep the line clear between medical education and promotion in your role?

What they are checking: Understanding of MSL compliance boundaries, which protect both the company and the physician relationship.

What insights from the field would you bring back to Tempus leadership?

What they are checking: Whether they see the MSL as a channel for physician feedback that shapes company decisions.

How would you explain how real-world data and AI can support treatment decisions without overselling it?

What they are checking: Balanced communication about AI capabilities with skeptical clinicians.

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The full job description

As published by Tempus AI.

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus’ proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. We are looking for a high-performing and experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) to support the commercial and educational objectives of the company. We are seeking a field-based MSL with a strong clinical and scientific background in oncology, genomic testing, cancer biology, and excellent communication skills to educate healthcare providers about Tempus assays and technologies. We are considering candidates residing in the North Ohio or Western PA territory, which primarily supports Cleveland, Toledo and Pittsburgh within the North Central region. Responsibilities • Function as a sales and commercial team support and a regional expert with respect to Tempus oncology assays, promoting exchange of clinical/scientific/technical information with regional KOLs and other physicians in the field of oncology; • Facilitate education of a broader healthcare provider community within the region (KOLs, community physicians, medical directors, and other HCPs) regarding Tempus oncology products via in-person or virtual presentations. This will include proactive and reactive communication of scientific data; • Provide scientific education for internal stakeholders in collaboration with Learning & Development team; • Attend conferences and other key meetings and provide comprehensive meeting synopses and summaries of high-impact abstracts/posters/oral presentations; • Continuously update internal stakeholders on relevant medical and scientific knowledge as well as proactively sharing market intelligence. Required Skills • Fundamental understanding of the field of molecular oncology, cancer biology, and related patient management algorithms; • Existing KOL relationships in the field of oncology; • Working knowledge of genomic laboratory-developed testing (LDT); familiarity with CLIA-88’, CAP, Sunshine Act (2013); • Public speaking skills and ability to effectively communicate relevant scientific topics and concepts; • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, strong inter-, and intradepartmental management skills, ability to educate and train; • Self-starter with an ownership mindset able to work and deliver on tight timelines; • Ability to travel (up to 50%); Education and Experience • Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSN) • Basic understanding of oncology required; basic understanding of molecular testing strongly preferred. Preferred Qualifications • 1+ years of MSL experience in diagnostics, biotech or pharmaceutical industries. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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