Medical Science Liaison

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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will apply his/her background in transplant patient care and use of laboratory tests in patient management to educate physicians and transplant coordinators about the clinical value of the AlloSure® test as non-invasive methods to monitor transplant recipients for organ rejection. The MSL will be familiar with current best practices of post-transplant patient management, and will explain how these diagnostic tests are useful in patient care. Excellent communication skills are essential for the MSL who will operate from a remote home based office in the California area. Significant travel is required to visit transplant clinics affiliated with teaching hospitals located in the region.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Communicate and reinforce the clinical utility of the AlloSure test</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Develop strong and productive working relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the field of transplantation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Help analyze, interpret, and clarify the AlloSure test results in conjunction with other clinical data</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Provide on-site clinical support at transplant centers through oral presentations, test result data reviews and interactive resolution of clinician queries</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Function as the primary clinical resource for the Transplant Account Manager (TAM) team to support product adoption and expanded use of CareDx products</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Assist new product development teams in defining unmet needs, product performance requirements, and launch plans</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Provide clinical support for Customer Service inquiries and complaints</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Participate in Medical Advisory Board meetings with KOLs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Participate in Clinical Workshop meetings with KOLs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Support company initiatives at clinical and scientific meetings</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Function as a clinical liaison and resource to payer and insurance groups</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Support Clinical Operations as needs with field support at transplant centers participating in CareDx sponsored trials</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong>Candidates must be located in either the Bay Area or Greater Los Angeles </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Health care professionals with relevant clinical sciences knowledge in (kidney preferred) organ transplantation will be considered: such as PharmD, PhD, or MD.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Minimum of 5+ yrs of related experience; Prior experience in MSL role highly preferred and/or the introduction of new clinical laboratory tests preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Outstanding oral presentation skills with a portfolio to support</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Publication Portfolio</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Ability to explain how AlloSure scores can be used and added to the milieu of other available clinical data, interpret clinical scenarios, and communicate diagnostic and management issues in transplant recipients</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Experience in establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with clinicians</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Experience in establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholder functions (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, R&D) and external customers</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Knowledge of molecular biology and immunology helpful</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Outstanding interpersonal skills and collaborative work style</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Need for professional licensure to be in good standing if applicable</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Additional Details: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our competitive Total Rewards package for US Employees includes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Competitive base salary and incentive compensation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">401(k) savings plan match</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Employee Stock Purchase Plan</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Pre-tax commuter benefits</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">And more!</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Please refer to our page to view detailed benefits at <a href="https://caredx.com/company/careers/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://caredx.com/company/careers</span></span></a></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it’s an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>By proceeding with our application and submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our </em></strong><strong><em><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaredx.com%2Fus-personnel-privacy-notice%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C82daf31a87e44746b2ea08dceef5e348%7C9ec77d4e480144b4b8fea5749eaf06b0%7C1%7C0%7C638647987067912610%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2m6s48ae9FuUbrhudLltyYwmxkwF09q91VSr94Shslg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">U.S. Personnel Privacy Notice</a><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaredx.com%2Fus-personnel-privacy-notice%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C82daf31a87e44746b2ea08dceef5e348%7C9ec77d4e480144b4b8fea5749eaf06b0%7C1%7C0%7C638647987067924758%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fvNqQdyyA0YaWb3Y4bxHjbbzsxfJ4EmKAEMFQr39KnU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"> </a></em></strong><strong><em>and consent to receive email communication from CareDx.</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>***We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.***</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Certain jurisdictions require notice of how we use and protect your personal information. For more information, please read our <a href="https://caredx.com/privacy-center/#ca-privacy">Privacy Policy</a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>#LI-Remote</strong></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">This is the anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in Brisbane, California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.</span></p></div><div class="title">San Francisco Bay Area Roles:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$110,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$190,000 USD</span></div></div></div>

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