Medical Science Liaison – Obesity and Related Conditions– Long Beach, CA
About The Position
The Medical Science Liaison – Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering Long Beach, Ontario, Fontana, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Corona. 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 sharing accurate, balanced scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The position focuses on peer-to-peer scientific exchange with external stakeholders, supporting clinical research and pipeline activities, communicating clinical, outcomes, and economic data, and sharing field insights with internal teams. The MSL also contributes to congress and speaker-training activities, collaborates across Amgen field roles, and maintains current scientific expertise and required administrative and compliance training.
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.
- 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.
- At least 4 years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; postdoctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count.
- Current Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs experience 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.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity and related conditions pipeline.
- Communicate scientific, clinical-value, outcomes, and economic data to Population Health Decision Makers within assigned IDNs and other institutions.
- 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.
- Present 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.
- Compliantly partner with Amgen field roles who share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Motivate 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 acumen 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, and 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
