Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - PA

Amgen•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - PA Territory will include East Pennsylvania, Central and Northern NY State What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) acts as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Heath Decision Makers (PHDMs) and other healthcare providers and is responsible for executing Amgen Medical function and product strategy as led by MSL Leadership, with the goal of giving accurate information to OLs, community healthcare providers and PHDMS to improve patient outcomes. The Obesity MSL is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team reporting to the Obesity MSL Lead.

Requirements

Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree & 3 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of Medical Affairs experience

Nice To Haves

Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)
1+ years Medical Affairs experience
4 or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity expertise
Experience with designated territory

Responsibilities

Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and related conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectives.
Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
Engage with PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific based data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.
Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and access for patients.
Conduct in-depth scientific exchange to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information consistent with MSL compliance standards.
Support Amgen sponsored research and may serve as a study lead.
Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy.
Support speaker training as requested and ensure the speakers are updated on new data.
Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
Compliantly partner across all Amgen field roles who share customers to create an appropriately coordinated One Amgen experience.
MSLs instill passion and move HCPs to take action in improving patient care related to closing care gaps
Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
Execute all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules, etc.) in a timely manner.
Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and possess excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data.

Benefits

health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities
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 where possible.

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