Managed Care Liaison (MCL) / Health Economics Field Lead

About GRAIL

GRAIL is a pioneering healthcare company with a mission to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care. Our multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians leverages the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine's greatest challenges. Headquartered in the Bay Area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom, GRAIL is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Managed Care Liaison (MCL) / Health Economics Field Lead for a remote, field-based position responsible for communicating and refining health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) evidence that supports payer engagement activities across GRAIL's diagnostic portfolio. This role is accomplished through high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange, including payer-focused education, evidence discussions, and responses to unsolicited medical and scientific inquiries.

This is a critical position for a professional who combines scientific and clinical fluency with a strong understanding of payer evidence expectations, reimbursement considerations, and value communication. You will serve as a scientific and economic subject matter expert (SME) when payer-facing interactions require deep HEOR expertise, making this role essential to GRAIL's market access strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Market Access, Payer Engagement, and Government Affairs teams as a scientific and economic subject matter expert (SME)
• Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchanges with payers, including education sessions and evidence discussions
• Respond to unsolicited medical and scientific inquiries from payers with comprehensive, evidence-based information
• Support payer engagement activities by communicating HEOR evidence that demonstrates clinical and economic value
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Government Affairs, and Commercial teams to shape payer value narratives
• Develop and refine evidence-based messaging that aligns with payer decision-making frameworks
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external payer stakeholders to ensure consistent, scientifically sound communications
• Contribute to the development of health economic models and value propositions for GRAIL's diagnostic portfolio
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payer coverage policies, reimbursement trends, and health economics in oncology diagnostics

Required Qualifications

• Deep expertise in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) or related field
• Experience in payer engagement, market access, or similar healthcare communications roles
• Strong understanding of payer evidence expectations and reimbursement considerations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific and economic concepts to non-specialist audiences
• Clinical or scientific background that supports credibility in healthcare discussions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
• US-based with ability to travel up to 35% for field-based activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with diagnostic companies or cancer-focused healthcare organizations
• Knowledge of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and their clinical applications
• Background in oncology, medical affairs, or health policy
• Experience developing health economic models or value dossiers
• Familiarity with payer organizations and their evaluation processes

Work Arrangement

This is a remote position with field-based responsibilities, requiring up to 35% travel to meet with payers and attend industry conferences and events. The flexibility of remote work is balanced with the expectation of regular in-person engagement with stakeholders across the United States.

Why Join GRAIL?

Join a mission-driven organization at the forefront of cancer detection innovation. You will play a critical role in bringing life-saving diagnostic technologies to patients by helping payers understand and adopt evidence-based cancer screening solutions. Work alongside world-class scientists, clinicians, and business leaders who are dedicated to transforming cancer care and improving patient outcomes globally.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $80K, varying by experience and location.