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Medical Science Liaison roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, pharmacy, or clinical field. Most MSL positions are filed under SOC code 19-1042 (Medical Scientists), and large pharma and biotech employers sponsor H-1B transfers year-round outside the annual cap lottery.
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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Pacific Northwest (Oregon/Washington)
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. This is a field based position that will cover the Pacific Northwest region (Oregon/Washington).
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Pacific Northwest (Oregon/Washington)
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. This is a field based position that will cover the Pacific Northwest region (Oregon/Washington).
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Medical Science Liaison
Confirm your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the MSL role. A PharmD, MD, PhD, or life sciences master's strengthens your petition. A general biology BS may draw an RFE if the employer can't show the role requires that specific field.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals, academic medical centers, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt H-1B employers. MSL roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year, bypassing the April lottery and letting you start sooner.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by SOC code 19-1042 to see which pharma, biotech, and medical device companies have filed LCAs for MSL roles in your therapeutic area and state. This tells you which employers are actively sponsoring before you apply.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 19-1042 in your target metro before discussing compensation. Your employer's LCA must certify your offered salary meets at least the Level II or III wage, and underpaying is a common petition risk.
Ask about H-1B transfer during the offer stage
If you're already on an H-1B, your new employer can file a transfer petition the day you accept an offer, letting you start work immediately once USCIS receives it. Don't wait for your current visa's expiry to raise the transfer question.
Document therapeutic area expertise in your support letter
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize MSL petitions because the role blends science and sales. Your employer's support letter should detail the specific disease area, the clinical evidence you'll communicate, and why your advanced degree is required for that work.
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Find Medical Science Liaison JobsMedical Science Liaison H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an MSL role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently approves MSL petitions when the employer documents that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific life sciences, pharmacy, or clinical field. A PharmD, PhD, or MD makes the specialty occupation argument straightforward. A generalist bachelor's degree can still qualify if the employer's support letter ties the specific degree field to the scientific duties of the role.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Science Liaisons?
Large pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and medical device manufacturers are the most active H-1B sponsors for MSL roles. Academic medical centers and hospital systems also hire MSLs and are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. Use Migrate Mate to filter LCA filings by SOC code 19-1042 and see which employers have sponsored MSL positions in your therapeutic area and region.
Can I switch MSL employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. An H-1B transfer lets you move to a new employer once they file a transfer petition with USCIS. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the petition, not after approval. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129, and your role title and duties must still meet the specialty occupation standard at the new company.
What SOC code do employers use for MSL H-1B petitions?
Most employers file MSL petitions under SOC code 19-1042 (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists), though some use 11-9111 (Medical and Health Services Managers) or life sciences researcher codes depending on how the role is structured. The SOC code affects the prevailing wage the employer must certify on the LCA. You can check which code your target employer used in past filings and look up the corresponding wage level through the OFLC Wage Search.
Does the H-1B cap lottery affect MSL job seekers?
It depends on your target employer. For-profit pharma and biotech companies are cap-subject, meaning new H-1B petitions must enter the April lottery with an October 1 start date. However, if you're transferring from an existing H-1B or targeting a cap-exempt employer such as a nonprofit research institution or academic medical center, the lottery doesn't apply and you can start sooner. O*NET lists the full occupational profile for MSL-adjacent roles if you need to confirm classification.
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