Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Jacksonville, FL
About The Position
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team. The position serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers, executing Medical function and product strategy under MSL Leadership to provide accurate scientific information and support improved patient outcomes. The role reports to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director and covers a territory including Jacksonville, Florida. The MSL builds and maintains external stakeholder relationships, exchanges balanced scientific and clinical information, supports research and congress activities, and shares field insights with internal stakeholders. The role also collaborates across Amgen field teams and maintains current clinical and scientific expertise. The posted U.S. annual salary range is $156,998.40–$212,409.60, excluding Puerto Rico; actual salary varies based on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
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.
- At least 4 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 count.
- Expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and/or obesity and related conditions.
- Experience with the designated territory.
Responsibilities
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers regarding obesity and related conditions.
- Engage clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
- Communicate scientific data on clinical value, outcomes, and economic information to Population Health Decision Makers in assigned IDNs and other institutions.
- Connect external and internal stakeholders to expand 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 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.
- Collaborate compliantly with Amgen field roles that 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 by staying current with data, information, and healthcare trends.
- Build and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships and communicate scientific data effectively.
Benefits
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
- Retirement and Savings Plan with generous 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
- Flexible work models where possible
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
