Medical Science Liaison - Columbia, SC

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Columbia, SC

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to serving patients with serious illnesses. We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) focused on Obesity and Related Conditions for the Columbia, SC territory, which also includes Charleston, SC. This field-based role is part of the U.S. Medical team and reports to an MSL Field Director. The MSL serves as the primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. The goal is to provide accurate information to improve patient outcomes. Amgen fosters a collaborative, innovative, and science-based culture, offering opportunities for professional growth and a chance to make a lasting impact on patients' lives.

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
• Possess excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data.

Nice To Haves

• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)
• 1+ years Medical Affairs experience
• 4 or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research.
• Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
• Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity and Related Conditions expertise
• Experience with designated territory

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs) and other healthcare providers.
• Execute Amgen Medical function and product strategy as led by MSL Leadership.
• Provide accurate information to OLs, community healthcare providers and PHDMs to improve patient outcomes.
• Spend the majority of time on peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and related conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform as aligned 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 based data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.
• Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and access for patients.
• Conduct in-depth scientific exchange to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information consistent with MSL compliance standards.
• Support Amgen sponsored research and may serve as a study lead.
• Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
• Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
• Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy.
• Support speaker training as requested and ensure the speakers are updated on new data.
• Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Compliantly partner across all Amgen field roles who share customers to create an appropriately coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Instill passion and move HCPs to take action in improving patient care related to closing care gaps.
• Execute all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate scientific data.

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible

What This Job Offers

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