Medical Science Liaison, Cardiovascular Metabolic - Illinois

Amgen • Chicago, IL

2d • $156,998 - $212,410

About The Position

This field-based Medical Science Liaison position is part of Amgen’s U.S. Medical team and covers Central Illinois. The role engages cardiometabolic opinion leaders and healthcare decision-makers to communicate and advance Amgen’s scientific platform in alignment with organizational goals. It also provides clinical, economic, and scientific support to healthcare partners, including payers, providers, IDNs, formulary committees, advocacy organizations, and access enablers.

The MSL develops and implements scientific and local opinion-leader engagement plans, responds to unsolicited medical inquiries in accordance with compliance standards, and shares field insights with internal collaborators. The position may support or lead research and congress activities, speaker training, project teams, and mentoring or training. The MSL is expected to maintain clinical expertise, complete assigned training, work compliantly with cross-functional colleagues, and demonstrate professionalism and Amgen’s values.

Amgen describes a Total Rewards Plan that may include health and welfare plans, financial plans, work-life balance, and career development opportunities. The posted U.S. annual salary range is $156,998.40–$212,409.60, with actual salary dependent on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree; alternatively, a master’s degree and 3 years of Medical Affairs experience, or a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Medical Affairs experience.
• At least 2 years focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research (preferred qualification).
• Experience in a medically related field may include post-doctoral training, such as residencies or fellowships.

Nice To Haves

• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees are considered.
• 5 or more years of industry experience in Scientific or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
• Cardio-metabolic expertise.

Responsibilities

• Engage with healthcare partners to educate them and communicate clinical and scientific data.
• Communicate clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to payers, providers, key partners, advocacy organizations, and access enablers.
• Provide clinical and economic support to payers, IDNs, and formulary committees; share insights with internal collaborators on customer trends in interpreting and using value evidence, reimbursement, and payer policy.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries in accordance with MSL compliance standards.
• Provide field observations and insights to internal collaborators.
• Implement a scientific engagement plan according to annual MSL goals and metrics.
• Develop and implement local opinion-leader plans in line with the SEP.
• Support speaker training as requested and ensure speakers are updated on new data.
• Support Amgen-sponsored research and potentially serve as a study lead.
• Educate potential investigators about the submission process for investigator-sponsored studies.
• Lead or participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Lead and support congress activities in accordance with strategy; may serve as congress lead.
• Collaborate compliantly with cross-functional colleagues and potentially serve as the main point of contact.
• Maintain clinical expertise and complete assigned training in a timely manner.
• Advance the MSL value proposition, identify gaps, achieve results, and model Amgen values and leadership attributes.
• Communicate and interact with others tactfully and professionally.

Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Plan with 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.
• Work-life balance and career development opportunities, which may include flexible work models where possible.

What This Job Offers

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