Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - MS/AR

Amgen • Little Rock, AR

6d • $156,998 - $212,410

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, focused on obesity and related conditions. The territory includes Jackson and Biloxi, Mississippi, and Little Rock and Fayetteville, Arkansas. Reporting to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director, the MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. The role executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy by providing accurate, balanced scientific information intended to improve patient outcomes.

The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange with external stakeholders, supports research and congress activities, shares field insights with internal teams, and works collaboratively across Amgen field roles. The role also includes administrative responsibilities and ongoing training, as well as maintaining current clinical and scientific expertise.

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 and ability to communicate scientific data effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees considered.
• 1 or more years 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 qualify.
• 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 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 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 Amgen field roles who share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Encourage 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 keeping current with data, information, and healthcare trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level