Associate Director, GSL Oncology

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.

The Genomic Science Liaison Associate Director role is responsible for leading a team charged with ongoing client education and engagement regarding our clinical offerings, strategic initiatives, and the technology used at Ambry. The Genomic Science Liaison Associate Director functions with autonomy and independence, partnering with the ASD (s) and AVP(s) to strategically manage the region and support the sales and GSL teams in new and existing client interactions. The Genomic Science Liaison Associate Director will ensure the execution of all field-based medical affairs initiatives, oversee special projects (their own or their team member’s), and interact independently with internal stakeholders. The Genomic Science Liaison Associate Director is also responsible for hiring, training, and managing direct reports on their team. 

Essential Functions: 

• Oversee the development and delivery of meaningful presentations regarding the clinical utility of genetic testing and Ambry’s differentiators to clients and prospective clients.Play significant role in planning and execution of GSL and sales training.
• Help lead and direct GSL team initiatives, IDPs and goals, interest in research, KOL identification, and other professional development needs. 
• Represent the GSL team at interdepartmental meetings and strategic initiatives as assigned, communicating effectively upcoming changes/programs/tests with the team and offering training as needed. 
• Pinpoint gaps in information, then identify or create useful resources, to further support the team. 
• Master the travel expectations of the job and recognize where GSL support is needed throughout the territory, staff regional and national tradeshows, help cross-cover in vacant territories, as scheduling conflicts arise, and for significant client opportunities. 
• Co-travel with team members once a quarter to observe their client and AE interactions, providing written and oral feedback regarding performance, successes, and areas of improvement. 
• Engage clients in all interactions, presenting Ambry’s solutions confidently and accurately. Working and communicating closely with GSLs, ASDs, and AVPs in your region with the goal of implementing improvements to become more effective in the field.

 Education and Knowledge: 

• Master's degree or high in genetic counseling, human genetics, or other healthcare field
• MS in Genetic Counseling preferred, board certification a plus 
• Must be able to clearly explain the current state of clinical genetic testing to a variety of audiences, the advantages and limitations of genetic testing, and a desire to educate community providers about the utility of clinical genetics 
• Must have strong organizational skills, work very well independently, and excel in collaborating and communicating with clients and internal team members, excel at managing a team, and be proficient in public speaking 
• A desire to lead a team of professionals and provide job coaching, seeking out individual ways to help team members succeed and grow, providing concrete and meaningful feedback 

Technical Competencies: 

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Understanding of various lab techniques (i.e. NGS, Sanger sequencing, etc) and what sets Ambry’s offerings and technologies apart from their competitors 

Experience: 

• At least 3 years’ experience at Ambry or >5 years in a genetic testing laboratory or clinic site 
• The Genomic Science Liaison Associate Director will have shown a repeated history of territory growth or have extensive experience regarding expansion or growth efforts in the past
• The Genomic Science Liaison Associate Director should excel in managing client relationships, identifying potential KOLs, and have a demonstrated history of coaching their peers

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Nationwide Range: $150,000-$190,000

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.