Tyler Mattox

About Tyler Mattox

Medical affairs leader who is passionate about advancing precision medicine to improve outcomes for patients with cancer• Strong background in the oncology space with 7+ years of MSL and commercial experience in the molecular diagnostics and pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries• Excels at leading teams to develop collaborations with clinicians, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and other decision makers to serve as a trusted clinical resource• Proven track record with strategy development for establishing and growing institutional partnerships at academic and community cancer centers across the Southeast and South Central US• Deep expertise with analysis of real-world evidence (RWE) involving Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data for characterization of potential drug targets and tumor biology• Extensive experience in drug discovery and development in both commercial and academic settings. Background involves characterization of small molecule inhibitors targeting the RAS (KRAS, NRAS, HRAS) and Wnt/beta-catenin tumor signaling pathways in models of GI, GYN, and thoracic cancers

Experience

1. Director, Molecular Science Liaisons (Southeast)

   Caris Life Sciences

   Mar 2021 — Present · Mobile, AL, US

   Hire, develop, and lead a team of PhD and MD-trained MSLs across the Southeast to accomplish objectives of the Caris MSL organization• Work with MSL leadership to create strategy, objectives, and processes for the MSL team in alignment with business and research goals of the company• Facilitate collaborations with other departments within Caris to improve the efficiency of our team with regard to internal and external initiatives• Provide strategic mentorship and coaching to direct reports while empowering them with the resources needed for scientific exchange and relationship building with external stakeholders• Identify development opportunities for team members to assist them with becoming well-rounded MSLs and achieve long-term career goals

Education

• Ums-Wright Preparatory School

  High School Diploma

  2007 — 2011

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, University Honors Program

  2011 — 2015

• Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Basic Medical Sciences, Cancer Biology

  2015 — 2019