Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - NJ

Amgen • Newark, NJ

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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, covering New Jersey and reporting to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director. The MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. The role executes Medical function and product strategy under MSL Leadership, communicating accurate scientific information to support improved patient outcomes.

The position centers on peer-to-peer scientific exchange with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs. It also supports clinical investigators and research sites, communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data to institutional decision makers, and connects internal and external stakeholders to extend Amgen’s reach and patient access. The MSL shares field observations and insights with internal teams, supports congress and speaker-training activities, and contributes to project teams and coordinated field engagement.

The role requires maintaining current clinical and scientific expertise, building strong external relationships, communicating scientific data effectively, and completing administrative and compliance responsibilities in a timely manner. Amgen offers a compensation and Total Rewards package that may include health and welfare coverage, retirement and savings plans, incentives, stock-based awards, time off, and career development opportunities, subject to eligibility.

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 and ability to effectively communicate 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.
• 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.
• 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 PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
• Engage with clinical investigators and research sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
• Engage with PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific data on clinical value, outcomes, and economics.
• 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 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 who share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Encourage healthcare professionals to take action to improve patient care and close care gaps related to the position’s disease area.
• Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules, in a timely manner.
• Maintain and improve clinical and scientific acumen and expertise using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 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.
• Career development opportunities, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level