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Megan McKenna

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Director, Medical Science Liaisons at Exact Sciences
📍 Argyle, Texas, United States

Megan McKenna is the Director of Medical Science Liaisons at Exact Sciences, leveraging a unique background in genetic counseling. An instinct-driven leader, she excels at guiding MSL teams and engaging complex health systems. She holds an M. S. from California State University, Northridge and is an Everything DiSC Certified Practitioner.

Her passion for early detection is deeply personal, stemming from her career experiences with patients and families facing uncertainty. She is committed to mentorship, often advising aspiring MSLs on their career paths. Megan shows an interest in technology, even using AI to create a fun caricature of her job.

Her career is distinguished by its non-traditional path from providing patient care as a genetic counselor to leading strategy in the biotech boardroom.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director, Medical Science Liaisons
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Argyle, Texas, United States
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Early Cancer Detection
Describes early detection as a personal passion, driven by her firsthand experience with how timing can provide hope and more options for patients and families.
MSL Mentorship
Actively engages with and provides guidance to aspiring Medical Science Liaisons on resume building and the skills needed for success in the field.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Director, Medical Science Liaisons
Exact Sciences
3-2024 - 4-2024
Senior Medical Science Liaison III
Exact Sciences
11-2021 - 3-2024
Senior Medical Science Liaison II
Exact Sciences
12-2018 - 11-2021
Senior Clinical Oncology Specialist (Field Medical Affairs)
Guardant Health
10-2012 - 12-2018
Regional Medical Specialist II
Myriad Genetics
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Education
2007 - 2009
M.S.
California State University, Northridge
2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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