Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease - GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease - Central and South Texas
About The Position
Amgen’s Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based member of the U.S. Medical team serving as a primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. The role executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy under the direction of MSL leadership, providing accurate scientific information to improve patient outcomes. The territory includes San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and South Texas, and the position reports to the West Region MSL Field Director. The MSL conducts scientific exchange and peer-to-peer engagement related to GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s disease, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, supports research and congress activities, and provides field insights to inform Amgen strategies. The role also requires compliant coordination with other Amgen field colleagues, timely completion of administrative responsibilities and training, and ongoing development of clinical and scientific expertise. The salary range is $156,998.40–$212,409.60 USD annually. Amgen offers an eligible Total Rewards Plan that may include health and welfare coverage, retirement and savings plans, work/life balance offerings, career development opportunities, annual discretionary bonuses or field sales incentives, stock-based long-term incentives, and time-off plans. Flexible work models may be available where possible.
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 and ability to communicate scientific data effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees will be considered.
- Five or more years in a medically related field, including at least 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; post-doctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may qualify as medically related experience.
- Expertise in rheumatology, GPA/MPA, and/or Sjögren’s disease.
Responsibilities
- Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Rare Disease Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals.
- Engage PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate clinical, outcomes, and economic data.
- Connect external and internal stakeholders to support Amgen’s reach and patient access.
- Conduct in-depth, focused, balanced scientific exchange consistent with MSL compliance standards.
- Support Amgen-sponsored research and liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
- Provide field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
- Support congress activities in alignment with strategy.
- Support speaker training when requested and ensure speakers are updated on new data.
- Participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
- Compliantly partner with Amgen field colleagues who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- 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 relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.
Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
- Group 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
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
