Medical Science Liaison, E. Dallas, TX

Amgen•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team. The MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers, and executes Medical function and product strategy as directed by MSL leadership. The goal is to provide accurate scientific information that supports improved patient outcomes. The territory covers the East Dallas Metro area and extends east, including Tyler and Longview. The role centers on peer-to-peer scientific exchange with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs. The MSL engages clinical investigators and research sites in support of the obesity pipeline, communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data to institutional decision makers, and connects internal and external stakeholders to help improve patient reach and access. The position also supports research, congress and speaker-training activities, project teams, coordinated field engagement, and timely administrative and training requirements. The MSL maintains current clinical and scientific expertise and shares field insights with internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.

Requirements

Doctorate degree; or a master’s degree and 3 years of Medical Affairs experience; or a 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

At least 1 year of Medical Affairs experience.
Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees will be considered.
At least 4 years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Postdoctoral training, including residencies and fellowships, may count as medically related experience.
At least 2 years in a medical science liaison role at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
Cardiometabolic and/or obesity expertise.
Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and Related Conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
Engage clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
Engage 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, providing focused and 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 other Amgen field roles who share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Help motivate 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 using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
Build and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships and communicate scientific data effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package.
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements where possible.
Career development opportunities.