Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - IA, NE, SD
About The Position
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team covering Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Reporting to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director, the MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers, and other healthcare providers. The role executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy by providing accurate, balanced scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, supports clinical investigators and research, communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data to population health decision makers, and shares field insights with internal stakeholders. The role also contributes to congress activities, speaker training, cross-functional coordination, and projects delegated by MSL leadership while maintaining scientific expertise and meeting compliance and administrative requirements.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree; or a master’s degree and 3 years of Medical Affairs experience; or a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Medical Affairs experience.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills for effectively communicating scientific data.
Nice To Haves
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees considered.
- At least 1 year of Medical Affairs experience.
- At least 4 years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; post-doctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count.
- Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
- Cardiometabolic and/or obesity and related conditions expertise.
- Experience with the designated territory.
Responsibilities
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific exchange with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and population health decision makers to discuss and advance Amgen’s scientific platform.
- Engage with clinical investigators and research sites in support of the Obesity and Related Conditions pipeline.
- Communicate scientific data, clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to population health decision makers within assigned integrated delivery networks and other institutions.
- Connect external and internal stakeholders to support Amgen’s reach and patient access.
- Provide focused, balanced clinical and scientific information in compliance with MSL standards.
- Support Amgen-sponsored research and potentially serve as a study lead.
- Liaise with potential investigators regarding non-sponsored clinical research.
- Provide field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
- Lead and support congress activities in alignment with strategy.
- Support speaker training and ensure speakers are updated on new data.
- Lead or participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
- Coordinate compliantly with other Amgen field roles who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Encourage healthcare professionals to take action to improve patient care and close care gaps related to obesity and related conditions.
- Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules, in a timely manner.
- Maintain and improve clinical and scientific expertise using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.
Benefits
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
- Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 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
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
