Medical Science Liaison, Inflammation, Pacific Northwest

Amgen•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Amgen is hiring a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for an integrated, multi-specialty role covering Pulmonology, Allergy, ENT, and Gastroenterology in the Pacific Northwest. The territory includes Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. The MSL prioritizes engagement based on local patient pathways, referral networks, scientific opportunities, and readiness for indication expansion. Serving as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers, the MSL executes Amgen Medical and product strategy by communicating accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information to help improve patient outcomes. The position is part of the U.S. Medical team and reports to an Inflammation Respiratory/GI MSL Director. It requires 60–70% travel for territory management and provider engagement, national and regional conferences and workshops, and company meetings. The MSL conducts scientific exchange, supports research and congress activities, shares field insights with internal stakeholders, and coordinates compliantly with other Amgen field roles. The role requires a doctorate, or a master's degree plus three years of Medical Affairs experience, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of Medical Affairs experience. Preferred qualifications include a relevant doctorate, Medical Affairs experience, experience in a medically related field, and expertise in respiratory, gastroenterology, or inflammation.

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.
Strong collaboration skills.
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.
Four or more 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, as medically related field experience.
Current Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs experience at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and/or Inflammation expertise.
Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

Engage in peer-to-peer scientific activities with Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and relevant indication-expansion provider segments, including Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers.
Execute Amgen Medical and product strategy by communicating accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information.
Engage clinical investigators and sites in support of the therapeutic-area pipeline when indicated.
Communicate clinical, outcomes, and economic data of scientific value to Population Health Decision Makers in territory health systems and clinics.
Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access.
Conduct in-depth scientific exchange consistent with MSL compliance standards.
Support Amgen-sponsored research and potentially serve as a study lead.
Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
Provide field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
Lead and support congress activities aligned with strategy.
Support speaker training as requested and ensure speakers are updated on new data.
Lead or participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
Partner compliantly with other Amgen field roles who share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva/ALIGN 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 external stakeholder relationships and communicate scientific data effectively.