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

Amgen•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Obesity and Related Conditions Medical Science Liaison is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team. The territory includes Lumberton, Fayetteville, and Wilmington, North Carolina. Reporting to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director, the MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers. The role executes Medical function and product strategy under MSL leadership, providing accurate scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, engages clinical investigators and research sites in support of the obesity pipeline, and communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data to decision makers. The role also supports research, congress and speaker activities, cross-functional coordination, project teams, and internal strategy through field insights. The MSL maintains scientific expertise, external relationships, compliance, and timely completion of administrative and training responsibilities.

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.
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate 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 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, including residencies and/or fellowships, may count as experience in a medically related field.
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 Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
Engage 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, focused, and balanced scientific exchange 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 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 provide 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 expertise using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
Build and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships and communicate scientific data effectively.