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(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - North Texas (US)

Tempus AI · TX · Remote available · Full time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your background in oncology and genomic testing.

What they are checking: Whether their scientific or clinical experience is deep enough for a field medical role.

Tell me about a time you built a relationship with a key opinion leader.

What they are checking: Whether they can earn trust through scientific value and steady follow-up.

What insights from the field would you share with the medical and commercial teams, and how?

What they are checking: Whether they bring back useful information and share it in a form leaders can act on.

What would you do

A physician challenges a study you're presenting as weak evidence. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can discuss study strengths and limits honestly instead of defending the company at all costs.

How would you work alongside sales colleagues in Dallas and Austin without becoming part of the sales pitch?

What they are checking: Whether they can support commercial goals while keeping their scientific independence.

How would you divide your time between Dallas and Austin?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan a two-city territory around where scientific needs and opportunities are greatest.

About the work

How would you explain the clinical use of comprehensive genomic profiling to a community oncologist in Dallas?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach the clinical value of genomic testing accurately and at the right level.

How do you keep the line between scientific education and promotion in a field medical role?

What they are checking: Whether they understand MSL compliance and how to protect credibility with physicians.

Walk me through how you'd present a new Tempus assay to a tumor board.

What they are checking: Whether they can tailor a scientific presentation to a mixed clinical audience.

How do you stay current on new oncology data and guidelines?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits for staying current in a field that changes every few months.

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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. (Senior) Medical Science Liaison - North Texas (US) 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, and excellent communication skills to educate healthcare providers about Tempus assays and technologies. We are considering candidates residing in the North Texas territory, which primarily supports Dallas and Austin within the Texas 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 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, BSN) 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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