Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Raleigh, NC

Amgen•Raleigh, NC

1d•$156,998 - $212,410

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison – Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering a territory that includes Lumberton, Fayetteville, and Wilmington, North Carolina. Reporting to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director, the MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers. The role executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy by providing accurate, balanced scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, engages with clinical investigators and research sites supporting the obesity pipeline, communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data to population health decision makers, and shares field insights with internal stakeholders. The role also supports research, congress activities, speaker training, and cross-functional coordination, while maintaining scientific expertise, strong external relationships, and timely completion of administrative and compliance responsibilities.

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 will be considered.
At least 1 year of Medical Affairs experience.
4 or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; post-doctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count.
Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
Cardiometabolic and/or obesity and related conditions expertise.
Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
Engage with Population Health Decision Makers within assigned integrated delivery networks 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 and provide focused, 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 and present 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.
Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles that share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Help move healthcare providers to take action to improve patient care and close care gaps related to obesity and related conditions.
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 relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.

Benefits

Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
Financial plans with opportunities to save toward retirement or other goals.
Work/life balance and career development opportunities.
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 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.
Stock-based long-term incentives.
Award-winning time-off plans.
Flexible work models where possible.