Medical Science Liaison, Pediatric Rare Diseases (Western Region)

About Us

Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Pediatric Rare Diseases, is a board-certified genetic counselor with expertise in pediatric and rare disease genetics who focuses on supporting our commercial and clinical education teams. This role serves as a key scientific resource for external clinicians and internal teams, ensuring high-quality education and strategic communication with regards to Fulgent's pediatric rare disease genetic testing portfolio, including whole genome sequencing solutions such as FulGenome. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic personality with a strong background in clinical and molecular genetics, be passionate about translating complex science into actionable insights, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Job Elements

• Serve as a subject matter expert on pediatric rare disease genetic testing, including whole exome sequencing, whole genome sequencing (FulGenome), TruPath™ Genome long-read analysis, next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels, and exome-based rare disease diagnostic testing.
• Support and educate genetic counselors, medical geneticists, pediatric neurologists, developmental pediatricians, NICU decision makers, and related providers at Children's Hospitals and academic medical centers on the clinical utility and scientific foundation of Fulgent products and services.
• Collaborate closely with the Genomics Sales team, marketing, and medical affairs teams to support field-based efforts targeting Children's Hospitals and academic institutions with clinical credibility and strategic insights.
• Conduct scientific presentations, roundtable discussions, and one-on-one meetings to deliver product training and clinical updates on pediatric rare disease testing, including FulGenome whole genome analysis and TruPath™ Genome long-read insights.
• Act as a clinical liaison to key opinion leaders in pediatric genetics and rare disease, fostering long-term professional relationships.
• Attend and represent Fulgent Genetics at regional and national pediatric genetics and rare disease conferences, symposia, and events.
• Provide timely feedback from the field to help shape medical and commercial strategy.
• Ensure compliant and ethical interactions with external healthcare professionals.
• Maintain deep technical fluency in Fulgent's FulGenome whole genome analysis—covering SNVs, CNVs, genome-wide deletions and duplications, mitochondrial variants, and repeat expansions across 20,000+ genes in a single report—as well as TruPath™ Genome, which adds long-range insights for complex structural variants, repeat expansions, difficult-to-map regions, and phasing without parental samples.