Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Jacksonville, FL

Amgen•Jacksonville, FL

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 MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), community healthcare providers, and other healthcare professionals. Reporting to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director, the role executes Medical function and product strategy under MSL Leadership, providing accurate, balanced scientific information intended to improve patient outcomes. The MSL builds relationships with external stakeholders and communicates clinical, scientific, outcomes, and economic data. The role supports obesity pipeline research, sponsored and non-sponsored clinical research, congress activities, speaker training, and cross-functional collaboration. It also shares field insights with internal stakeholders, maintains scientific expertise, and completes administrative responsibilities and training in a timely and compliant manner.

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 and fellowships may count as medically related experience.
Expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and/or obesity and related conditions.
Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

Spend most of the time in 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 sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
Engage with PHDMs 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, providing focused and 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.
Partner compliantly across 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.
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 effectively communicate scientific data.

Benefits

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.
Career development opportunities.
Work/life balance support.