Her Story
About Margot
Margot Legare currently serves as Senior Oncology Account Executive at Myriad Genetics, where she draws on five years of specialized experience in oncology genetics and fifteen years across the broader healthcare industry. In this role, she partners with oncology providers and surgeons to advance understanding of hereditary cancer genetic testing, a simple blood-based screening that detects DNA mutations associated with cancer risk. Her work is rooted in the principles of preventative medicine, helping clinicians shape proactive management plans that reduce patients' risk of developing additional cancers. Prior to rejoining Myriad Genetics, Margot built a diverse professional background that included roles as a Community Liaison at Right at Home, an Executive Territory Manager at Eli Lilly and Company, and nearly a decade as CEO of HeelsInMaine, where she led initiatives in fashion, styling, and social media branding.
Margot's academic foundation reflects a blend of the humanities and global business. She earned a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Saint Michael's College, complemented by a specialized British Literature study term at the University of Oxford, before going on to complete a Master's degree in International Marketing and Management through Boston University, with a specialized international marketing component completed at Tecnológico de Monterrey. She credits her literary training with sharpening the communication skills she now relies on to translate complex genetic and scientific concepts for medical audiences. Margot is also professionally proficient in French, an asset that further broadens her ability to connect with a wide range of colleagues and clients.
Beyond her clinical and commercial contributions, Margot is deeply engaged in her community. She has spent nearly ten years as a board member of a local art museum in Portland and holds a seat on the Lilly USA Directors Council, while her philanthropic commitments extend to organizations such as Make-A-Wish and the Center for Grieving Children. Her leadership has been recognized with an award for Exceptional Community Leadership, and her history of volunteer captaincy with groups like NAMI Maine and the United Way underscores a long-standing dedication to service. Guided by a personal creed of integrity, honesty, accountability, and kindness, Margot approaches both her career and her civic life with the same steady discipline: a daily practice of reflection, continuous learning, and a belief in growing just a little better each day.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Margot
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute much of my success to a habit of continuous learning through reading, as well as to observing and being inspired by the achievements of others. I also make it a priority to reset and recharge daily through meditation. As an early riser, I use that quiet time each morning to calibrate my day, reflect, and set my intentions.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I've received is to strive to be one percent better every day. I make it a practice to ask myself at the end of each day whether I gave enough effort, and I push myself to add that extra one percent, whether it's one more email or one more call. I believe in celebrating even the smallest successes along the way.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this field is to ask a lot of questions; there is no such thing as an unintelligent question. Be brave, put yourself out there, and don't give up. I also encourage them to always keep someone affected by cancer at the forefront of their mind, as it grounds the work in purpose.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is the rapid expansion of research and the growing number of companies entering the genetics space, which has created tension between quantity and quality. At the same time, I see this as an exciting opportunity, as the field continues to move toward tailored, personalized medicine rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, honesty, accountability, and kindness are the values I hold most important, both in my professional work and in my personal life.
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