Medical Science Liaison – Obesity and Related Conditions – Seattle, WA
About The Position
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team. The territory includes Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, and Alaska. Reporting to an Obesity MSL Field Director, the MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. The role executes Medical function and product strategy under MSL leadership, providing accurate scientific information intended to improve patient outcomes. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, supports clinical investigators and research, communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data to decision makers, and shares field observations with internal stakeholders. The position also contributes to congress activities, speaker training, project teams, cross-functional coordination, and ongoing scientific and clinical expertise. The posted annual salary range is $156,998.40–$212,409.60.
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 will be 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 may count.
- Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
- Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity and Related Conditions expertise.
- Experience with the designated territory.
Responsibilities
- Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and Related Conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the Obesity and Related Conditions pipeline.
- Engage with Population Health Decision Makers within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.
- Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access.
- Conduct in-depth scientific exchange and provide focused, balanced clinical and scientific information 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 and present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
- Lead and support congress activities in alignment 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.
- Compliantly partner with other Amgen field roles that share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Help move healthcare providers to take action to improve patient care and close care gaps.
- 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.
- Financial plans with opportunities to save toward retirement or other goals.
- Work/life balance and career development opportunities.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
