Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Tampa, FL
About The Position
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering the Tampa, Florida territory and reporting to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director. The MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. The role executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy as directed by MSL Leadership, providing accurate scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange with external stakeholders, supports the obesity pipeline and research activities, and shares field insights with internal teams. The position also contributes to congress activities, speaker training, project teams, and coordinated engagement across Amgen field roles. The MSL is expected to maintain strong external relationships, communicate scientific data effectively, keep current with clinical and healthcare developments, and complete administrative and training responsibilities in a timely and compliant manner.
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.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- 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 may 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; postdoctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count.
- 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 and Related Conditions expertise.
- Experience with the designated territory.
Responsibilities
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific 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.
- Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles that share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Encourage healthcare professionals 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 effectively communicate scientific data.
Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
- Group medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
