Medical Science Liaison; U.S. Medical, Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease – MO/IA/WI

Amgen•St. Louis, MO

11d•$156,998 - $212,410

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team focused on rare disease GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s disease in Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Reporting to the Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease MSL Field Director, the MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers, community healthcare providers, and other healthcare providers. The role executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy by providing accurate scientific information to help improve patient outcomes. The position involves peer-to-peer scientific exchange, engagement with healthcare and institutional stakeholders, research support, congress activities, speaker training, and collaboration across Amgen field roles. The MSL is expected to maintain scientific expertise, build strong external relationships, communicate data effectively, and complete required administrative responsibilities and training. The listed annual salary range is $156,998.40–$212,409.60.

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 to effectively communicate scientific data.
Ability to maintain and improve clinical/scientific expertise with current data, information, and healthcare trends.

Nice To Haves

Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees considered.
Five or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; postdoctoral training such as residencies and/or fellowships may count.
Rheumatology, GPA/MPA, and/or Sjögren’s disease expertise.

Responsibilities

Conduct peer-to-peer activities with rare disease GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s disease opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and population health decision makers to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals.
Engage population health decision makers within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific data, clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.
Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access.
Conduct in-depth scientific exchange and provide focused, balanced clinical and scientific information consistent with MSL compliance standards.
Support Amgen-sponsored research.
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 as requested and ensure speakers are updated on new data.
Participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles that share customers to create 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 acumen and expertise using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.

Benefits

Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
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.