Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Durham, NC

Amgen • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Amgen is seeking a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) focused on obesity and related conditions, covering a territory that includes Durham, North Carolina. 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, providing accurate scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The position reports to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director.

The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, supports clinical research and congress activities, shares field insights with internal stakeholders, and collaborates with other Amgen field roles. The role also requires maintaining scientific expertise, building strong external relationships, and completing administrative responsibilities and required training.

The expected annual salary range is $156,998.40–$212,409.60. Amgen describes a Total Rewards Plan that may include health and welfare coverage, retirement and savings plans, annual bonus or sales-based incentives as applicable, stock-based long-term incentives, time-off plans, flexible work models where possible, and career development opportunities.

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.
• Excellent communication skills and 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, including residencies and fellowships, may count as experience in a medically related field.
• Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and/or obesity and related conditions.
• Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers.
• Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers to discuss and advance Amgen’s scientific platform.
• 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 integrated delivery networks and other institutions.
• 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.
• Provide 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 other Amgen field roles who share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Encourage healthcare providers 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 acumen using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.

Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program or, for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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