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Karius · 1 day ago

Medical Science Liaison (Houston)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$124K/yr - $186K/yr

Karius is a life science company focused on advancing diagnostic science and technology to improve patient care through microbial insights. They are seeking a Medical Science Liaison to collaborate with the Clinical Sales Manager and drive the adoption of Karius tests by providing clinical expertise and engaging with healthcare providers.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareInformation TechnologyLife SciencePrecision Medicine

Responsibilities

Partner with the Clinical Sales Manager to collaborate on the achievement of shared territory goals by facilitating the appropriate adoption and informed clinical use of Karius tests

Deliver clinical and scientific expertise in customer-facing engagements to drive demand, remove barriers to adoption, and position the Karius tests as critical diagnostic tools

Lead and tailor presentations (e.g., Grand Rounds, ASP meetings, M&M discussions, dinner programs, etc.) using peer-reviewed literature, published case studies, and approved Karius resources to engage multidisciplinary stakeholders

Engage with a broad range of stakeholders (physicians, pharmacists, nurses, lab directors, infection control) to identify champions, shape decision-making, and support test integration into clinical workflows and protocols

Partner with marketing and training to identify content needs, develop impactful messaging, and refine tools based on real-world feedback and clinical insights

Establish and grow Centers of Excellence by helping sites achieve optimal clinical use of the Karius tests—then leveraging those models to influence broader market adoption

Gather and relay field insights that shape commercial strategy, product positioning, and cross-functional initiatives

Stay current on clinical and scientific developments in infectious disease diagnostics and translate those insights into actionable strategies for field teams and customers

Represent Karius at conferences and professional meetings to build brand visibility, develop customer relationships, and capture feedback from key voices in the field

Qualification

Advanced Clinical DegreeClinical experienceInfectious disease knowledgeMicrobiology/virology understandingLaboratory workflow knowledgeSales experienceCfDNA technology knowledgeEthicsPresentation skillsIntegrity