Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons - West Region - U.S. Medical, Bone Health

Amgen • Los Angeles, CA

10d • $223,527 - $302,419

About The Position

Amgen is hiring a Field Director to lead the West Region Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team within U.S. Medical Affairs, Bone Health. The role provides strategic direction and guidance for the regional MSL team, with primary responsibility for managing, coaching, and developing direct reports. The Field Director ensures compliant execution of field medical plans, strategies, and activities to advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. The territory includes WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY, CO, NM, ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, MN, WI, AK, and HI. The position reports to the Executive Director/National MSL Lead of the Therapeutic Area.

The Field Director partners with medical leadership to develop field medical strategy, tactics, and Scientific Engagement Plans, and guides scientific engagement with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and population health decision makers. The role also supports key-account strategies, congress activities, and cross-functional projects, and represents the MSL team to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.

Amgen describes its culture as collaborative, innovative, and science-based, and offers a Total Rewards Plan that may include benefits, incentives, time-off plans, and flexible work models, subject to eligibility and availability. The position’s stated U.S. annual salary range, excluding Puerto Rico, is $223,527.05–$302,418.95.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 4 years of Medical Affairs experience; or master’s degree and 8 years of Medical Affairs experience; or bachelor’s degree and 10 years of Medical Affairs experience.
• At least 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, or programs, or directing resource allocation.

Nice To Haves

• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees are also considered.
• Seven years of industry experience in Scientific or Medical Affairs at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Seven or more years focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; experience in a medically related field may include postdoctoral training such as residencies or fellowships.
• At least 3 years in a medical science liaison role at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Three years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or experience leading teams, projects, or programs, or directing resource allocation.
• Bone health expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to the regional MSL team, aligning its work with Amgen’s corporate goals and objectives.
• Coach and develop MSLs, evaluate performance, and provide constructive feedback to improve individual and team effectiveness.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that supports engagement, retention, recognition, growth, development, and work-life balance.
• Identify MSL training needs and collaborate with training partners to develop training plans and timelines.
• Ensure the team follows compliance standards and completes administrative responsibilities, including CRM, expense reports, and training modules, on time.
• Lead the team through change to advance medical initiatives.
• Partner with medical leadership to develop field medical strategy, tactics, Scientific Engagement Plans, and measures of success.
• Elevate field medical insights that may refine strategy and tactics.
• Identify tools and resources needed for Scientific Engagement Plans and champion their development with medical leadership.
• Oversee peer-to-peer scientific engagement with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and population health decision makers.
• Develop key-account engagement and execution strategies with internal stakeholders.
• Guide MSLs in communicating clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to population health decision makers within IDNs and other institutions.
• Support and guide the MSL team in meeting goals and focusing on impactful strategies and tactics.
• Ensure MSLs understand the healthcare ecosystem and Amgen’s business landscape, and guide them in overcoming obstacles, innovating, and adapting to changes in the MSL role.
• Represent the MSL team in interactions with senior leadership and articulate the impact of the Field Medical team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders so field observations and insights inform Amgen strategies.
• Support congress activities in alignment with overall strategy.
• Participate in and lead project teams supporting Field Medical strategies and tactics.
• Model and ensure effective collaboration between field medical and field commercial for a coordinated “One Amgen” experience for external partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program, or a sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements where possible.
• Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans, work/life balance, and career development opportunities, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager