Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - MS/AR

Amgen•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering Jackson and Biloxi, Mississippi, and Little Rock and Fayetteville, Arkansas. The MSL reports to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director and serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers, and other healthcare providers. The role executes Amgen Medical strategy by providing accurate, balanced scientific information intended to improve patient outcomes. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, engages with clinical investigators and healthcare institutions, supports research and congress activities, and shares field insights with internal stakeholders. The role also collaborates with other Amgen field teams, supports speaker training, and maintains current scientific expertise and timely completion of administrative and compliance responsibilities.

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.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate 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 as experience in a medically related field.
Expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and/or obesity and related conditions.
Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

Conduct peer-to-peer scientific activities with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and population health decision makers to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals.
Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
Communicate scientific data on clinical value, outcomes, and economics to population health decision makers at assigned integrated delivery networks and other institutions.
Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access.
Provide focused, balanced clinical and scientific information through compliant scientific exchange.
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 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.
Collaborate compliantly with other Amgen field roles who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Encourage healthcare providers 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.