Job Description
About Us: Artera is a leading precision medicine company developing AI tests to personalize cancer therapy. Artera offers an AI-enabled test that is the first of its kind to provide both predictive and prognostic results for patients with localized prostate cancer: ArteraAI Prostate Test.
Artera’s multimodal artificial intelligence (MMAI) biomarker test leverages a unique algorithm that assesses digital images from a patient’s biopsy and learns from a patient’s clinical data. The ArteraAI test combines this information to determine prognosis and predict whether a patient will benefit from a particular therapy. The test has been validated using many Phase 3 randomized trials yielding level 1B evidence and inclusion within the NCCN guidelines.
The Medical Science Liaison - KOL Management (MSL) is a field-based professional with scientific and clinical expertise who would be responsible for providing medical and scientific education on Artera’s AI-based prostate cancer biomarker test, new products, and our portfolio in development. The MSL/Sr. MSL engages in scientific exchange with Key Opinion Leaders and Healthcare Professionals consistent with Medical Affairs and company objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:
Identify and proactively engage with national and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to initiate scientific exchange, gather guideline panel member insights, share scientific expertise, and develop peer-level relationships
Organize, track, and report on internal KOL management objectives and key results
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, clinical development, and medical science teams to ensure internal alignment and seamless engagements with KOLs
Support clinical development outreaches to identify and secure access to study cohorts based on company strategic priorities
Support processing and evaluation of investigator initiated research concepts proposed by KOLs and other researchers
Interpret and effectively communicate relevant medical and scientific information
Attend conferences and symposia for the purpose of proactively engaging KOLs and organizing company-led events (e.g, receptions, advisory boards) and providing medical and scientific support to internal and external customers
Obtain and provide actionable insights that enhances the value and appropriate use of Artera’s products to internal stakeholders
Respond to medical inquiries with clinical and scientific information supporting the appropriate use of Artera’s products
Support development of clinical evidence studies by evaluating and managing investigator-initiated research proposals
Maintain expertise in disease state management, emerging biomarkers,and the competitive landscape
Work cross-functionally and compliantly with internal partners to provide medical and scientific expertise
Adhere to internal processes as well as regulatory and compliance requirements
Develop understanding of oncology customer segments and market dynamics
Education and Experience Requirements:
Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) in a relevant scientific or clinical field preferred
5+ years of experience in biotechnology/pharma, clinical, or research fields preferred
Prior MSL experience with focus on KOL management is strongly preferred
Experience in urology, oncology or diagnostics/biomarkers is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with external stakeholders
Strong program management skills, including attention to detail and organizational skills
Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to communicate complex scientific and clinical information to medical audiences
Experience supporting clinical research activities such as investigator-initiated studies, site identification, or trial recruitment
Ability to travel up to 60% of the time to meet with clinicians at their institutions, offices, and/or oncology conferences
$180,000 - $200,000 a year
In addition to base salary, equity is a core component of our compensation. We also offer 401k matching, unlimited paid time off (PTO), and more.
The base salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and other factors to be discussed during the interview process.
Equal Employee Opportunity:
At ArteraAI, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients and physicians. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legallyprotected characteristic.
