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(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Mid South - GA, KY, or East TN

Tempus

Company websitetempus.com (Tempus, opens in new tab)

Base salary $120K  to $190K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Georgia +2 more

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  • LocationGeorgia +2 more
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
All places named
  • Georgia
  • Tennessee
  • Kentucky

About this job

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.


(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Mid-South (US)


Job Description

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.

We are looking for a high-performing and experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) to support the commercial and educational objectives of the company. We are seeking a field-based MSL with a strong clinical and scientific background in oncology, genomic testing, and excellent communication skills to educate healthcare providers about Tempus assays and technologies. We are considering candidates based in GA, KY, or East TN.



Responsibilities

  • Function as a sales and commercial team support and a regional expert with respect to Tempus oncology assays, promoting exchange of clinical/scientific/technical information with regional KOLs and other physicians in the field of oncology;
  • Facilitate education of a broader healthcare provider community within the region (KOLs, community physicians, medical directors, and other HCPs) regarding Tempus oncology products via in-person or virtual presentations. This will include proactive and reactive communication of scientific data;
  • Provide scientific education for internal stakeholders in collaboration with Learning & Development team;
  • Attend conferences and other key meetings and provide comprehensive meeting synopses and summaries of high-impact abstracts/posters/oral presentations;
  • Continuously update internal stakeholders on relevant medical and scientific knowledge as well as proactively sharing market intelligence.

Required Skills

  • Fundamental understanding of the field of molecular oncology and related patient management algorithms;
  • Existing KOL relationships in the field of oncology;
  • Working knowledge of genomic laboratory-developed testing (LDT); familiarity with CLIA-88’, CAP, Sunshine Act (2013);
  • Public speaking skills and ability to effectively communicate relevant scientific topics and concepts;
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, strong inter-, and intradepartmental management skills, ability to educate and train;
  • Self-starter with an ownership mindset able to work and deliver on tight timelines;
  • Ability to travel (up to 50%);

Education and Experience

  • Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSN, BSN)
  • Basic understanding of oncology required; basic understanding of molecular testing strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of MSL experience in diagnostics, biotech or pharmaceutical industries.

Pay Range: $120,000 - $190,000


The expected salary range may vary for other locations. 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.

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. 

Source: Tempus on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($120,000) is above 19% of the 1,811 Science & Research roles nationwide listed on this site; 41 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $153,000; the middle half runs from $124,714 to $180,615.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Tempus roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Tempus roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Mid South - GA, KY, or East TN (this listing)$120K - $190K
(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - North Central: North OH and Western PA (US, Cleveland, Toledo, Pittsburgh)$120K - $190K
(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - North Central: South (US, OH, Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati)$120K - $190K
Staff Product Designer$125K - $175K
Senior Product Manager, Lens$110K - $160K
Compensation Manager$110K - $150K
Senior Product Manager$110K - $160K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Tempus roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-20
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Location as the employer wrote it: Remote - Georgia • Remote - Tennessee • Remote - Kentucky

Pay Range: $120,000 - $190,000

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