Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - White Plains NY

Amgen • White Plains, NY

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About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team focused on obesity and related conditions. The role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers, executing Medical function and product strategy under MSL Leadership to provide accurate scientific information and improve patient outcomes. The position reports to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director and covers Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, White Plains, Yonkers, and surrounding areas.

The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, supports clinical research and congress activities, shares field insights with internal stakeholders, and coordinates compliantly with other Amgen field roles. The role also includes administrative responsibilities, required training, and maintaining current clinical and scientific expertise. Amgen describes its culture as collaborative, innovative, and science-based, and offers benefits, professional growth support, and flexible work models where possible.

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.
• Excellent communication skills for effectively communicating scientific data.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.

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 as experience in a medically related field.
• Expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and/or obesity and related conditions.
• Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers.
• Execute Amgen Medical function and product strategy as directed by MSL Leadership, providing accurate scientific information to improve patient outcomes.
• Conduct peer-to-peer 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, 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.
• 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.
• Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles that share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Motivate healthcare professionals 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
• 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, for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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