Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons - Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease

Amgen•Thousand Oaks, CA

About The Position

Amgen is seeking a Field Director for its GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s Disease Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, with a territory covering the United States. The Field Director helps develop medical strategy and guides the regional MSL team in executing field tactics. The role’s primary responsibility is managing, coaching, and supporting the performance of MSL direct reports. The Field Director ensures compliant execution of field medical plans, strategy, and activities within U.S. Medical Affairs to advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. The position reports to the GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s National MSL Lead. The Field Director provides strategic direction and oversight, develops team capability, identifies training needs, and ensures timely completion of compliance and administrative responsibilities. In partnership with medical leadership, the role develops field medical strategy, tactics, and Scientific Engagement Plans; elevates field insights; oversees scientific engagement with external stakeholders; and guides the team’s work with key accounts, healthcare providers, and population health decision makers. The role also represents the MSL team to senior leadership, collaborates across the organization, supports congress activities, and leads or participates in projects supporting Field Medical strategy. The Field Director models and promotes effective collaboration between Field Medical and Field Commercial to provide external stakeholders with a coordinated “One Amgen” experience.

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 the allocation of resources.

Nice To Haves

Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees considered.
Seven years of industry experience in Scientific/Medical Affairs at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
Seven or more years focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; medically related experience 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 the allocation of resources.
Expertise in rheumatology, GPA/MPA, and/or Sjögren’s disease.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and oversight to the MSL team and align its work with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
Coach and develop MSLs, evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback, and improve individual and team effectiveness.
Promote a positive, collaborative work environment that supports engagement, retention, recognition, growth, and work-life balance.
Identify MSL training needs and work with training partners to develop plans and timelines.
Ensure compliance with standards and timely completion of administrative responsibilities, including CRM, expense reports, and training modules.
Lead the team through change to support achievement of medical initiatives.
Partner with medical leadership to develop Field Medical strategy, tactics, and Scientific Engagement Plans, including measures of success.
Elevate field medical insights that may inform or 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 Integrated Delivery Networks and other institutions.
Provide ongoing guidance to help MSLs achieve goals and focus on impactful strategies and tactics.
Ensure the team understands the healthcare ecosystem and Amgen’s business landscape, and guide members in addressing obstacles, innovating, and adapting to changes in the MSL role.
Represent the MSL team in interactions with senior leadership and communicate the impact of Field Medical.
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 stakeholders.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package.
Retirement and Savings Plan with generous 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 where possible.
Career development opportunities.