Medical Science Liaison, NMOSD & gMG-Rare Disease - Washington, DC

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Washington, DC
•Onsite

About The Position

At Amgen, we are driven by our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses. Since 1980, we have pioneered the biotech industry in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With a focus on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, we reach millions of patients annually. Amgen is advancing a broad pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity. As a member of the Amgen team, you will make a lasting impact on patients' lives by researching, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities they present, you will thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us to transform patients' lives while transforming your career.

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree
  • Or Master’s degree and 3 years of Medical Affairs experience
  • Or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Medical Affairs experience
  • PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO (Other Doctoral degrees are considered.)
  • Two years of proven experience in scientific or medical affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
  • Three or more years of clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research.
  • Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)

Nice To Haves

  • Rare Disease therapeutic area expertise

Responsibilities

  • Support the MSL TA head and local TA lead in developing local territory R&D tactics.
  • Communicate accurate, clear, and valued information regarding Amgen science and products to multiple levels within the medical community.
  • Provide field observations to internal collaborators.
  • Engage with healthcare partners to educate and communicate clinical and scientific data to advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectives.
  • Educate and communicate clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to payers, providers, key partners, advocacy, and access enablers.
  • Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards.
  • Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal collaborators.
  • Implement a scientific engagement plan according to annual MSL goals and metrics.
  • Develop and implement local OL plans in line with the scientific engagement plan.
  • Support speaker training as requested and ensure speakers are updated on new data.
  • Support Amgen-sponsored research and may serve as a study lead.
  • Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
  • Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
  • Advance the MSL value proposition, identify gaps, achieve results, and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Amgen's values and leadership attributes.
  • Demonstrate tact and integrity when communicating and interacting with others.
  • Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy.
  • Compliantly collaborate with cross-functional colleagues.
  • May serve as the main point of contact.
  • Maintain clinical acuity and expertise and ensure timely completion of assigned training.
  • May serve as a training lead, New Hire Mentor, and/or International MSL mentor or trainer.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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