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

Amgen•White Plains, NY

3d•$156,998 - $212,410

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based position within Amgen’s U.S. Medical team. The MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers, executing Amgen Medical function and product strategy under the direction of MSL Leadership. The role focuses on sharing accurate scientific information to help improve patient outcomes. The territory includes Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, White Plains, Yonkers, and surrounding areas. The position reports to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs; supports clinical investigators, sponsored research, and potentially non-sponsored clinical research; and provides field insights to internal stakeholders. The role also includes congress and speaker-training activities, participation in project teams, coordination with other Amgen field roles, and timely completion of administrative and training responsibilities. MSLs are expected to maintain current clinical and scientific expertise and build strong stakeholder relationships.

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.
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.
Four or more 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 qualify.
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 PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s corporate 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 on clinical value, outcomes, and economics.
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.
Compliantly partner with Amgen field roles that share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Help move 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 expertise using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.