Medical Science Liaison, Inflammation, Pacific Northwest

Amgen•Portland, OR

2d•$156,998 - $212,410

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based position covering Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, with 60–70% travel required. It is an integrated, multi-specialty role engaging Pulmonology, Allergy, ENT, and Gastroenterology providers. The MSL prioritizes engagement based on local patient pathways, referral networks, scientific opportunity, and indication-expansion readiness, and serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers. As part of Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, the MSL executes Medical and product strategy under the direction of MSL and Medical Leadership by communicating accurate, balanced, scientifically rigorous information to help improve patient outcomes. The role reports to an Inflammation Respiratory/GI MSL Director and includes provider engagement, scientific exchange, research support, congress activities, internal collaboration, and administrative and training 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 to effectively communicate 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.
At least 4 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 Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs experience at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and/or Inflammation expertise.
Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

Conduct peer-to-peer engagement with Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and indication-expansion stakeholders, including Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers.
Travel within the territory and attend national and regional conferences, workshops, and company meetings; travel is expected to comprise at least 60–70% of the role.
Engage clinical investigators and research sites in support of the therapeutic-area pipeline when indicated.
Communicate scientific data, clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to Population Health Decision Makers within territory health systems and clinics.
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 coordinate with other Amgen field roles who share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva/ALIGN CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules, in a timely manner.
Maintain and improve clinical and scientific knowledge and expertise, including awareness of current data and healthcare trends.
Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.